Top 20 Football Player celebrities in Canada
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Football Player celebrities [Updated June 10, 2023].
Jon Ryan was born
on November 26, 1981
in Regina, Canada.
His impressive season as the CFL's top punter with Winnipeg Blue Bombers' in 2005 led to his entrance into the NFL with the Packers in 2006.
Net Worth 2020: $12 Million
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Salary 2020: $1.5 Million
Jesse Palmer was born
on October 5, 1978
in Toronto, Canada.
He played for the Giants during their hallmark years in the 2000s, but mostly served as a backup behind
Kerry Collins.
Net Worth 2020: $8 Million
Mark Rypien was born
on October 2, 1962
in Calgary, Canada.
He was named Super Bowl XXVI MVP after throwing two touchdown passes in a 37-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills, becoming the first Canadian to win the honor.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Shaun Suisham was born
on December 29, 1981
in Wallaceburg, Canada.
He and
Sebastian Janikowski became the first two kickers in NFL history to kick four field goals of 40 yards or longer in a single game.
Buck Pierce was born
on November 15, 1981
in Canada.
Joining the BC Lions as a free agent in 2005, he was promoted from third-string quarterback to the starting spot after a series of injuries sidelined the first two.
TJ Jones was born
on July 19, 1992
in Canada.
He helped the Fighting Irish make appearances in the 2010 Sun Bowl, the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl, and the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl.
Andrew Harris was born
on April 24, 1987
in Winnipeg, Canada.
In 2009, he was the recipient of the Wally Buono Award.
Eric Deslauriers was born
on March 21, 1981
in Canada.
Until he attended Eastern Michigan, he had always been a quarterback; but due to too many quarterbacks on the team, he was converted to wideout.
Corey Grant was born
on December 22, 1976
in Stoney Creek, Canada.
Following his playing career he immediately began coaching.
Chris Getzlaf was born
on January 9, 1983
in Regina, Canada.
In 2011 he scored 10 touchdowns for the Roughriders.
Austin Collie was born
on November 11, 1985
in Hamilton, Canada.
He helped the Colts reach the Super Bowl during his rookie 2009 season.
Arland Bruce III was born
on November 23, 1977
in Canada.
Known for a unique personality, he was fined several times for his post-touchdown activities, including one involving a spider-man mask.
Nate Burleson was born
on August 19, 1981
in Canada.
He was drafted 71st overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 2003.
Norman Kwong was born
on October 24, 1929
in Canada.
Over the course of his career as a football fullback, he scored over ninety touchdowns and won numerous athletic awards, including the Eddie James Memorial Trophy and the Canadian Athlete of the Year prize.
Rob Bagg was born
on February 3, 1985
in Canada.
As a college player at Queens University he had a 341-yard receiving game, which at the time was the second-most receiving yards in a single game in CIS history.
Russ Jackson was born
on July 28, 1936
in Hamilton, Canada.
He was initially signed to play defensive back professionally before making the transition into quarterback.
Shea Pierre was born
on January 28, 1989
in Canada.
He was the 41st pick in the 2012 CFL draft where he was selected by the Toronto Argos.
Chase Claypool was born
on July 7, 1998
in Abbotsford, Canada.
Wide receiver who was a second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Chase Claypool has a self-titled YouTube channel where he has posted vlogs.
Jason French was born
on April 7, 1978
in Montreal, Canada.
He played the first six years of his career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the final two with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Jason David was born
on June 12, 1982
in Canada.
He retired with 16 career interceptions to go along with 221 tackles.
