Cameron Judge facts for kids
Judge with the Calgary Stampeders in 2024
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| Toronto Argonauts | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | November 29, 1994 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
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| High school: | Oaks Christian School (Westlake Village, California) |
| College: | UCLA |
| CFL draft: | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | National |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca | |
Cameron Judge (born November 29, 1994) is a Canadian professional football player. He plays as a linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Cameron was picked second overall in the 2017 CFL Draft. He first played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders for three seasons. He has also been a player for the Calgary Stampeders.
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Cameron Judge's Early Life
Cameron Judge was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His birthday is November 29, 1994. His father is the actor Christopher Judge. When Cameron was very young, his family moved to Los Angeles. Later, they lived in British Columbia.
Discovering Football
While living in Vancouver, Cameron started playing football. He quickly developed a love for the sport. When he was twelve, his family moved back to California. This move helped Cameron and his older brother, Christopher, improve their football skills.
High School Football Journey
Cameron played high school football at Oaks Christian School in California. He was a starter at linebacker for three years. He even trained under famous coaches. One of his coaches was NFL legend Clay Matthews Jr.. Experts thought Cameron was a very talented player. They considered him one of the best linebackers in his age group.
Cameron Judge's College Career
Cameron Judge received a scholarship to play college football at UCLA. He played for the UCLA Bruins team from 2013 to 2016. In 2015, he was chosen as a team co-captain.
Playing for UCLA Bruins
Cameron and his teammates on defense were considered top players. They were known as one of the best groups of linebackers. This was in the Pac-12 Conference. During his time at UCLA, Cameron played both inside and outside linebacker. He was also a special teams captain for the Pac-12 team.
Cameron Judge's Professional Football Career
Cameron Judge has played for several teams in the Canadian Football League. He has shown great skill and dedication.
Playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
In 2017, Cameron Judge was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played for them for three seasons. In 2019, he was named the Roughriders' Most Outstanding Canadian player. He was also a finalist for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian award.
Cameron played in 38 games for the Roughriders. He made 102 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had 7 quarterback sacks. This means he tackled the opposing team's quarterback 7 times.
First Time with the Toronto Argonauts
On February 17, 2021, Cameron Judge signed a contract with the Toronto Argonauts. He played in nine games during that season. He made 13 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle.
Time with the Calgary Stampeders
On February 4, 2022, Cameron Judge was traded to the Calgary Stampeders. He signed a contract with them on the same day. He played for the Stampeders for a few seasons.
Returning to the Toronto Argonauts
On January 10, 2025, Cameron Judge was traded back to the Toronto Argonauts. He returned to the team in exchange for another player, Folarin Orimolade.
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Judge with the Calgary Stampeders in 2024
