Under construction:  This page is intended to be viewed in conjunction with the list of former Ottawa Gee-Gees and Carleton Ravens from somewhere other than Ottawa that have achieved pro status.  A constantly evolving list of Ottawa natives currently playing professionally can be found here.

DB Barry Ardern (Ottawa native):  Former Ottawa Sooner...Played professionally with Ottawa from 1968 - 1972 and with British Columbia from 1973 to 1976...Spent the 1977 season with Saskatchewan and Montreal, earning a Grey Cup ring, his third, with the latter.

OL Derek Armstrong (Perth native, played university football at St. Francis Xavier):  Spent one year with the Ottawa Sooners program...Atlantic University Sport Lineman of the year following the 2003 and 2005 seasons...All-Canadian in 2003...Fifth-round CFL draft choice in 2006 by Calgary...Acquired by trade by Winnipeg in September 2009.

WR Jeff Avery (Ottawa native, played university football with the University of Ottawa): A CIAU all-star in 1974 and 1976...Caught 110 passes for 1973 yards over four seasons...Won a National Championship in 1975...Acquired by the Rough Riders as a territorial exemption in 1976 and part of that season's Grey Cup winning team...With the Rough Riders until 1982.

OL/TE Ian Beckstead (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Richmond): Spent two years with the Ottawa Sooners...With the Ottawa Rough Riders starting 1981 but joined the Toronto Argonauts late in 1983...Became starter in 1984...Retired after the 1985 season to continue his education...Returned for the 1987 season and played until 1992...Grey Cup winner in 1983 and 1991 and a league all-star in 1988.

OT Brian Belway (Ottawa born, played university football at the University of Calgary):  A 1986 first-round draft choice by Winnipeg (seventh overall) in 1986...Released by the Blue Bombers and signed as a free agent with Calgary in July 1986...Released in june 1987 and had a brief sting with the Los Angeles Raiders...Signed with Saskatchean in February 1988...Released by Saskatchewan and signed with BC in July 1988...Signed by Edmonton as a free agent in 1990.

WR Don Blair (Ottawa native, played university football at the university of Calgary): First overall draft choice by Edmonton in 1996...Signed as a free agent by the BC Lions in March 1999.  Best season was in 1998 when he gathered 64 receptions for 1091 yards and six scores.

LB Mike Blum (Ottawa native, played university football at Northern Michigan):  Played with the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1964-1967...Joined the Toronto Argonauts in 1968 and played for them until being traded to Hamilton for the 1971 season...Earned a Grey Cup ring in 1972...Returned to Toronto (by trade) for the final two seasons of his career starting in 1973.

DT Noah Cantor (Ottawa native, played university football at Saint Mary's): Signed as a free agent by Toronto in 1995...Joined the BC Lions in March 1998...Returned to the Argos as a free agent in 2003 and played with them until his retirement in 2007.

SB Jock Climie (Ottawa native, played university football at Queen's): All-Conference and All-Canadian at Queen's in 1988 and 1989...1st Round draft pick by Toronto in 1990 (fourth overall)...Signed with his home town Rough Riders as a free agent in August 1990...Returned to the Argos for the 1995 season, and spent 1996 to 2001 with the Montreal Alouettes...A three-time divisional all-star, Climie ended his career with 56 career touchdowns.

WR Gary Cook (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton University):  Had 103 career receptions with the Ravens, for 1078 yards...Joined the Ottawa Rough Riders as a territorial draft exemption in 1980...Played on both sides of the ball during his rookie season and returned punts...Concentrated on offensive duties in 1981...With the Riders until 1982.

FS Glenn Cook (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Richmond):  Joined the Ottawa Rough Riders as a territorial draft exemption in 1980 and played in several positions in the secondary...With the Rough Riders until 1982.

DB Peter Crepin (Ottawa native):  A three-year Ottawa Sooner, during which time he was named rookie of the year and team MVP twice...Played with the Rough Riders from 1974 to 1980...Broke his ankle during the 1976 pre-season but was able to return in time for the Grey Cup game...Played the 1981 season with Winnipeg.

DB Tom  Deacon (Ottawa native, played university at Wake Forest): Participated in four games for the Rough Riders during the 1970 season.

OL Paul Desjardins (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa):  A three-time All-Canadian at Ottawa U...A first-round draft pick by Winnipeg in 1965...Played with Winnipeg from 1965 to 1970 and with Toronto from 1971 to 1973...A league All-Star in 1973.

OL Jim DeSilva (Carleton place native, played university football at Carleton): A three-time conference all-star with the Ottawa Sooners...Played 13 games with the Rough Riders in 1984.

LB Dan Dever (Ottawa native, played university football at Wake Forest): Played with the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1967 to 1974.

RB Carlo Disipio (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa): Free agent signee by Ottawa in 1996...Played five games with the Rough Riders in their final season.

LB Marc Dubé (Ottawa native, played university football at Maine):  A third-round draft choice of the Toronto Argonauts in 1992...Released by Toronto and picked up by Calgary that same year...Acquired by Ottawa by trade prior to the 1995 season, during which Dubé appeared in two games.

SB Jim Foley (Ottawa native, played university football at St. Dunstan's University): Played professionally with Montreal in 1971 and 1972 then Ottawa from 1973 to 1977...Named the Eastern Football Conference's rookie of the year in 1971 and the CFL's Outstanding Canadian in 1975.

P Pat Fleming (Ottawa native, played university football at Bowling Green): Selected in the second round of the 2002 college draft by the Ottawa Renegades...Played for Ottawa until the team's suspension in 2006...Selected by Hamilton in the dispersal draft (second round)...Released prior to training camp in 2007...Picked up by Winnipeg briefly.

DE Raymond Fontaine (Ottawa native, played university football for Kentucky): Played eight years with the Myers Riders program as a youth...Played in 45 games during his time with the Kentucky Wildcats...Toronto's second-round pick in 2005 as a linebacker...A special teams contributor for the Argos from 2006 through 2009, collecting 69 tackles during that time...Was released by the Argos in September 2010.

DT John Foubert (Ottawa native): A junior footbal all-star with the Ottawa Sooners in 1975...Played on both sides of the line for the Argos from 1978 to 1981.

DB Phillip Gauthier (Gatineau native, played university football for Laval):  A Vanier Cup winner with Laval in 2003 and 2004...Drafted by Montreal in the second-round of the 2005 college draft...Traded to Hamilton during the 2006 season, where he played in five games, contributing eight special teams tackles...Became a bigger part of the defense in 2007 with seven tackles in addition to his 11 on special teams...Released by Hamilton in May 2007.

S Paul Girodo (Ottawa native, played university football at the university of British Columbia):  Signed as a free agent by Winnipeg in July 1998...Released by Winnipeg in August 1999, signed by Saskatchewan a week later and played with them for approximately one year.

LB/LS Steve Glenn (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa): Played with the University of Ottawa from 1990 - 1994 and named a team captain during the last three seasons...Gee-Gees Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP in 1992...Played with Montreal (1996), BC (1996 - 1998) and Winnipeg (1999 - 2001) prior to signing with the Ottawa Renegades as a free agent in may 2002...One of only seven Renegades to play with Ottawa for all four of that team's seasons.

DB Scott Gordon (Kanata native, played university football at the University of Ottawa):  QJFL (then known as the Quebec Major Junior Football League) player of the year in 1999...A member of the 2000 Gee-Gees Vanier Cup team and winner of the Bruce Coulter award as the outstanding defensive player in the game...Second round draft choice (18th overall) of the Calgary Stampeders in 2002...Signed by Saskatchewan during his rookie season and has remained with them since...Played in all 18 games in 2005, starting 16, and recorded 40 defensive tackles...earned his first career interception in 2007, as well as a Grey Cup ring...Contributed 33 tackles and an interception in 2008...signed by Edmonton as a free agent in February 2009...Had 13 tackles and two interceptions for the Eskimos.

OL/LS Mike Hameluck (Ottawa native):  Former Ottawa Sooner who played with Montreal (1978-81), Toronto (1982-1984) and Ottawa (1985) during his professional career.

FB Geoff Hamlin (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of North Carolina): Is a member of the Brookfield High School Sports Wall of Fame...recognized for his blocking with the North Carolina Tar Heels between 1968 and 1972...Attended Rough Riders training camp in 1972 but suffered an injury...Played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1973.

OL Mark Hatfield (Ottawa native, played university football at Bishop's):  Selected eight overall by BC in the 1995 college draft...Joined the Lions in May 1997...Played in BC for three seasons.

PK J.T. Hay (Hawkesbury native):  Former Ottawa Sooner...Began his pro career with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1978, leading the Eastern Conference in scoring in his rookie year...Traded to Calgary in 1979 and played with the Stampeders until 1988...Inducted in the Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame and named to that team's 50-year All-Star Team.

DT Brian Hedges (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton):  Named to the All-Canadian team in 1972 while at Carleton...Traded to Calgary at the end of his rookie year (1976) but reaquired the following offseason...A Rough Rider until 1979.

WR Gerry Ifill (Ottawa native, played university football at McGill): Sixth-round draft choice by Toronto in 1990...Played eight games with the Argonauts in his rookie season.

OG Malcolm Inglis (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton):  A former CIAU All-Canadian...A territorial exemption in 1979...Has played on both lines but primarily has contributed on the offensive side...With the Riders until 1981. 

LB Shane Ireland (Ottawa native): Former Ottawa Sooner...Played with the Ottawa Rough Riders between 1984 and 1987.

FB Darren Joseph (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa):  A former Sooner in junior ball and Gee-Gee in university ball...Signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders as an undrafted free agent in December 1990...Traded to Saskatchewan in 1995 where he spent four seasons...Played with Montreal and Toronto from 1999 to 2001 until signing with the Ottawa Renegades in July of 2002...With the Renegades through the 2003 season.

FB Jeff Koradi (Ottawa native): Excelled with the Ottawa Sooners program...Participated in five games with the Rough Riders in 1995.

LB Jason Kralt (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton University):  Played from mosquito to midget levels with Myers Riders...Was a captain on the Carleton football team from 1996 to 1998...A conference all-star in 1996 and 1997 playing safety...Was a third-round draft choice of the BC Lions in 1999, 19th overall...Played with the BC Lions from 1999 - 2001 where he was a consistent special teams contributor...Signed by the Ottawa Renegades as a free agent in February 2002...One of only seven players to remain with the Renegades through their entire existence (2002 - 2005).

DT Cameron Legault (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton University):  A former team captain of the Carleton Ravens...played in the East-West Shrine Classic in 1999, representing Canada's Eastern region...Drafted by Calgary in the second round in 1999, 16th overall...Following his rookie season with Calgary, Legault spent five years with the BC Lions prior to signing to with the Ottawa Renegades for the 2005 season...Best statistical season came in 2001 when he posted 46 tackles and seven QB sacks...Picked in the fourth round by Winnipeg in the Ottawa dispersal draft.

Don Loney (Ottawa native):  Moved to the Montreal at a young age and began playing high school there...Began playing professionally with Toronto in 1945 winning a Grey Cup with them in 1946...Returned to Ottawa in 1947 and played with the Rough Riders until the 1951 Grey Cup winning season...Credited as a key developer of the sports in Atlantic Canada.

OL Brett MacNeil (Nepean native, played university football with Boston University and Colgate University):  Played junior football with the Ottawa Sooners...A first-round pick by the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1991, he was traded to Winnipeg prior to the 1992 season...Played with Winnipeg until his retirement after the 2002 season, with the exception of the 1998 season which he spent in Edmonton...A member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame...Offensive line coach for the University of Manitoba Bisons since 2002.

DB Jason Mallett (Orleans native, played university football at Carleton):  Played with Carleton between from 1991 to 1994 inclusively...Finsihed his university career as the Ravens' interception leader with 15...14th-overall selection by Winnipeg in the 1995 Canadian college draft...Played professionally for nine seasons with Winnipeg, Saskatchewan, Hamilton and Edmonton.

OL Pat McBride (Ottawa native, played university football at North Dakota State):  A first round draft choice in 1980. 

QB/HB Dave McCann (Ottawa native): Played with the Rough Riders in the early part of the 1900's and coached them to Grey Cup wins in 1925 and 1926.

OG Doug McGee (Ottawa native, played university at the university of Richmond):  1977 territorial exemption...Played one year with the Ottawa Sooners prior to going to Richmond University...Could play all three positions on the offensive line...A member of the Rough Riders until 1980.

OL Bob McKeown (Ottawa native, played university football at Yale):  An Ottawa Rough Rider from 1971 to 1975.

OG Warner Miles (Ottawa native, played university football at University of Ottawa): All-OQIFC 1979...Drafted in second round (14th overall) by the Toronto Argonauts in 1981...Played 1981 and 1982 with Argos....Started 10 games for the BC Lions in 1983... Traded to the Hamilton Ti-Cats 1984 and started eight games...Signed as a free agent and started the final three games of the 1984 season with the Ottawa Rough Riders...Played for the Ottawa Bootleggers 1988 to 1990.

PK David Miller-Johnston (Ottawa native, played university football at Concordia):  All-Canadian as a Stinger in 1997...A former 1st-round pick (2nd overall) of the Toronto Argonauts...Spent part of the 2002 season with the Ottawa Renegades...Has been a kicking coach for Concordia and the University of Ottawa.

OG Jacques Moreau (Hull native, played university football at Concordia):  Named to the All-Canadian team in his final season at Concordia (1991)...A free agent signing in 1992, Moreau spent most of that season on the practise roster...Began contributing on special teams in 1993...Played professionally in France in 2005...Signed again as a free agent by Ottawa later that same year.

DB Dan Murphy (Ottawa native, played university football at Acadia): Third-round draft selection by Edmonton in the 1991 college draft...Spent 1991 training camp with the San Diego Chargers...Joined the Eskimos in July 1991...Had a career-best five interceptions in 1993...Traded to Ottawa in 1995, who traded him to Toronto later that same year...Played eleven games with Toronto in 1996.

RB Mike Murphy (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa): An All-Canadian for the Gee-Gees in his final year with the team...A territorial protection player in 1977...An Ottawa Rough Rider until 1980.

SB Andrew Murray (Nepean native, played university at Carleton): A 4th-round draft choice by the BC Lions in the 1987 draft...Joined the Lions in 1988 for two seasons...Signed as a free agent with Toronto prior to the 1990 season...Had a career best 37 receptions that season for 629 yards and three scores...Signed as a free agent with Ottawa for the 1994 season.

LB Teddy Neptune (Ottawa native, played university football at Kentucky and Ottawa): With the Gee-Gees in 1999 and 2000 after transferring from the University of Kentucky...Chosen at the top of the third round in the 2001 college draft by Saskatchewan...Spent two seasons in Regina.

RB George Nimako (Nepean native, played university football at Liberty): Fourth-round draft choice by Toronto in 1993...Played with the Argonauts from 1993 to 1998, mostly contributing on special teams...Out of football in 1999 but returned to Toronto for the 2000 season.

RB Dean Noel (Ottawa native, played university ball at Delaware State): Fourth-round draft choice by Ottawa in the 1993 draft...played two years (1993 and 1994) with Ottawa and the next three with Hamilton, contributing heavily on special teams.

LB John Palazeti (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Richmond): A three-year captain at Richmond, as well as a team co-captain in his final season...A territorial exemption of the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1976...Also played fullback...Joined the Calgary Stampeders in 1977 until 1981.

QB Jesse Palmer (Nepean native, played university football at Florida):  A product of the Myers Riders program prior to going to the University of Florida...Second-round draft choice by Montreal in 2001 and fourth round by the New York Giants...Played sparingly for the Giants from 2001 - 2004...Spent a brief period of time with the San Francisco 49ers in 2005...Joined the Montreal Alouettes in 2006...Officially retired in order to focus his career in colour commentary for NFL games.

OL Dan Petschenig (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton): A 5th-round draft choice by Toronto in 1985...Played with the Argonauts between 1985 and 1988.

OL Jeff Pilon (Ottawa native, played university football at Syracuse):  Signed to the New York Jets' practice roster in 2001...Signed with the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL...Acquired from Winnipeg in a trade in 2000, but re-signed with Calgary as a free agent in 2001...A staple on Calgary's offensive line for the past six seasons, including playing in every game between 2003 and 2005...Retired after the 2009 season to pursue a business opportunity.

DT Marc Pilon (Ottawa native, played university football at Syracuse): At syracuse, was a Big East All-Academic team selection in 1997 and 1998...Drafted fourth overall by the Calgary Stampeders in 1998...Signed with Edmonton on March 1st, 2002, then with BC the following year...A free agent signee of the Ottawa Renegades in 2005, Pilon had his most productive season with 24 defensive tackles and seven on special teams.  Is also credited with three sacks...Selected by Toronto in the dispersal draft of Ottawa players, but released early in the season...Picked up by Hamilton in mid-July 2006, released in March 2007.

LB Dale Potter (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa):  Won two high school championships with Hillcrest...A Gee-Gee team captain in 1971 and a member of their hall of fame...Spent the bulk of his career (1974 to 1983) with the Edmonton Eskimos, winning six Grey Cups along the way...Started his career with Winnipeg in 1973, ended it with Toronto in 1984...Named an all-star in 1980 and the Outstanding Canadian Player in that year's Grey Cup game.

TE Tom Pullen (Ottawa native, played university at Michigan): A four-time Grey Cup winner, Pullen had two stints with the Ottawa Rough Riders (from 1968-1969 and 1972-1974) and spent 1970 and 1971 with Montreal.

DT Michel Raby (Hull native, played university football at Arkansas and the University of Ottawa): A conference all-star in 1990 while with the Gee-Gees...A 1991 supplemental draft choice of the Ottawa Rough Riders...Played in 33 games with the Riders from 1991 to 1993...Injured during the 1994 season...With the BC Lions for the 1995 season.

WR Darryl Ray (Ottawa Bay native, played university football at Carleton University and at the University of Ottawa):  A member of the Carleton Ravens during their final season in 1998...A member of the Gee-Gees' 2000 Vanier Cup winning team...Ray's 45 receptions in 2001 tied for second in the CIAU...Gained 664 yards that year and found the endzone eight times...A sixth-round pick of the Toronto Argonauts in 2002...Signed by the Ottawa Renegades as a free agent in June 2003.

OT Frank Reid (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Buffalo): An Ottawa Rough Rider from 1970 to 1975.

LB Tom Schultz (Ottawa native, played university football at Queen's): Played with the Rough Riders between 1971 and 1974...Also saw time on the offensive side of the ball as a tight end.

DL Mark Seale (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Richmond): Spent two years with the Ottawa Sooners...1982 Territorial Exemption of the Ottawa Rough Riders...Played with the Riders from 1982 to 1985, Toronto Argonauts from
1985 to 1986, and Winnipeg from 1987 to 1988.

OL Donn Smith (Ottawa native, played university football at Purdue):  Played high school football at Nepean High School...A Rough Rider from 1973 to 1980...Acquired as a territorial exemption in 1973.

LB Rick Sowieta (Ottawa native, played university football at Richmond): A former Ottawa Sooner...A first-round draft choice of the Toronto Argonauts in 1977...Joined the Ottawa Rough Rider in 1979 and remained with them until 1986...Currently involved with Football Canada.

DT Randy Spencer (Nepean native, played university football at Weber State):  First-round selection in the 2003 college draft (eighth overall) by Edmonton...Led the Eskimos in quarterback sacks in 2004 with six...Released by Edmonton in May 2007 but signed by Montreal shortly after.

SB Peter Stenerson (Ottawa native, played university football at Carleton): A quarterback at Carleton...Was a 1975 territorial draft selection of the Rough Riders and played with them until 1982...Played first three years as a defensive back before being  switched to slotback.

OL Bob Stephen (Ottawa native): A member of the 1979 Ottawa Sooners championship team...Enjoyed a five-year career with the Rough Riders from 1981 to 1985.

OG Val St. Germain (Ottawa native, played university football at McGill): A second-team All-Canadian for McGill University in 1992 and first-team in 1993...Played in the East/West Shrine Game at Stanford Stadium in California in January of 1994...Named McGill's male Athlete of the Year in 1994...Spent 1994 and 1996 - 1998 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before signing as a free agent with Edmonton in 1999...played with Edmonton until 2001...Signed as a free agent with the Ottawa Renegades in February 2002 and remained with the team until its suspension following the 2005 season...Acquired by Winnipeg in the Ottawa dispersal draft (chosen fifth overall) prior to the 2006 season...Released by Winnipeg in late July 2007, signed by Saskatchewan shortly thereafter, earning a Grey Cup ring...Retired in January 2008.

SB Pat Stoqua (Played university football at Carleton University):  Named conference rookie of the year while with Carleton in 1977...A two-time conference all-star with the Ravens, once at defensive back and once as a slotback...Named to the All-Canadian team in 1979 as a slotback...A 1979 Territorial Draft Exemption for the Rough Riders, Stoqua attended camp as a defensive back that year...Was released after camp but brought back at the end of the season as a slotback...Played 58 games with Ottawa until 1984.

OL Mike Sutherland (Ottawa native, played university football at Northern Illinois):  Played with the Ottawa Sooners from 1989 to 1991...Named First-Team All Big West Conference in his senior season at Northern Illinois (1995)...First round draft choice (3rd overall) of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1996...Signed by Montreal from the Roughriders' practice roster in 1996...Released by Montreal in 2001 and picked up by Winnipeg...Acquired as a free agent by the Ottawa Renegades in April 2003.

FB Jed Tommy (Ottawa native, played university football at Guelph):  Won a Vanier Cup while at Guelph and was a captain on the 1984 team...Had two stints with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1990 and 1995.

DT Jeff Traversy (Ottawa native, played university football at Edinboro in Pennsylvania):  Second round draft choice of the Calgary Stampeders in 1997...Signed by BC as a free agent in February 2003.

HB/PK Joe Tubman (Ottawa native):  A member of the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1919 to 1931, winning Grey Cups during the two years that the team was known as the Senators (1925-1926)...Inducted in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Canada Sport Hall of Fame in 1975.

OG Eric Upton (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa): Played one season with the Ottawa Sooners...Had a ten year career with Edmonton starting in 1976...A five-time Grey Cup champion.

DT Harry Von Hofwegen (Nepean native, played university football at Carleton):  Second round draft choice, eleventh overall, by Winnipeg in 1996Spent some time with the Buffalo Bills during their 1996 training campPlayed parts of the 1996 and 1997 seasons with Winnipeg...Played ten games with BC in 1997...Signed by Edmonton in July 1998.

LB Gord Weber (Ottawa native, played university football at the University of Ottawa):  Played with the Gee-Gees from 1985 to 1989...Named the Gee-Gees' rookie of the year in 1985...Conference All-Star and All-Canadian in 1988...Seventh-round draft choice (49th overall) of the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1989...Mostly a special teams performer from 1990 to 1992...Became a more prominent member of the defence in 1993 but his season was cut short (10 games) by a knee injury.

WR Pat Woodcock (Ottawa native, played university football at Syracuse):  Has attended training camp with both the New York Giants and Washington Redskins...began CFL career with Montreal in 2001 participating as a special teams player, but role expanded in 2002 (35 recepts for 838 yards, five scores) and 2003 (22 recepts, 222 yards, one score in seven games)...Signed as a free agent by Ottawa prior to the 2004 season...Set career high in receptions with 36 that season...Selected by Edmonton in the fourth round of the Renegades dispersal draft in 2006 and hauled in 32 catches for them for 419 and a score...Released by Edmonton in February 2008 after an injury-plagued 2007 season...Signed by Hamilton as a free agent for 2008, and recorded 21 receptions for 353 yards that season.