Tristan Clovis facts for kids
| Free Agent | |
| Born: | August 25, 1982 Toronto, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | S |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| College | McMaster University |
| CFL draft | 2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22 |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2006–2008 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career stats | |
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Tristan Clovis (born August 25, 1982) is a former Canadian football player. He played as a safety, which is a defensive position in football. Tristan played college football for the McMaster Marauders before joining the professional Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning the Grey Cup championship in 2007.
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Tristan Clovis: A Football Journey
Tristan Clovis was born in Toronto, Ontario, on August 25, 1982. He grew up loving football and worked hard to become a skilled player.
College Football Days
Before becoming a professional, Tristan played college football for McMaster University. He was part of the McMaster Marauders team, where he played in the CIS Football league. This league is now known as U Sports football, which is the highest level of university football in Canada. Playing for McMaster helped him develop his skills as a safety.
Playing in the CFL
In 2006, Tristan Clovis was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is Canada's top professional football league. He was picked in the third round, as the 22nd player overall.
Tristan played for the Roughriders for three seasons, from 2006 to 2008. As a safety, his job was to help defend against passes and tackle opposing players.
Grey Cup Champion
The highlight of Tristan's career came in 2007. That year, he and his team, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, won the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL, similar to the Super Bowl in the United States. Winning this trophy is a huge achievement for any Canadian football player.
Family Connections
Tristan Clovis is the younger brother of Sebastian Clovis. Sebastian is also a former Canadian football player. He played for the BC Lions, another team in the CFL. After his football career, Sebastian became well-known as a television personality.
