Adam Konar
| No. 38 Edmonton Elks | |
 Konar before a Lions game in 2019. | |
| Born: | October 10, 1993 Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| University | UBC Calgary |
| CJFL | Langley Rams |
| High school | Vancouver College |
| CFL draft | 2015, round: 3, pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2015–2018 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2019–2021 | BC Lions |
| 2022–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Adam Konar (born October 10, 1993) is a Canadian football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally drafted 25th overall in the 2015 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos and played for four seasons with the team. He played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos.
Early career
Konar played high school football for the Fighting Irish of Vancouver College as a running back and linebacker.[1] In 2009, Konar suffered a broken fibula and missed post-season games.[2] He was named MVP of the 2010 Subway Bowl with three touchdowns on offence and two interceptions on defence.[2][3]
In 2011, Konar played college football as a linebacker for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds. He earned the program's rookie of the year award. Due to poor grades, Konar was forced to leave UBC before the 2012 season and take classes at Capilano University. Instead of playing college football in 2012, he joined the Langley Rams of the Canadian Junior Football League.[3] Konar recorded 16 solo tackles, five sacks, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries in his one season with the Rams,[3] earning himself the B.C. Football Conference's Outstanding Defensive Player award.[4]
While Konar originally intended to return to UBC after a year with the Rams,[3] he instead decided to transfer to the University of Calgary and play for the Calgary Dinos. Konar cited strong academic support as one reason he transferred to Calgary.[5] He missed the entire 2013 season due to a torn ACL injury suffered on the first day of training camp.[5] In 2014, Konar was named a first team All-Canadian after achieving 34 solo tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble.[6][7] He recorded a team-high eight tackles in the Dinos' playoff loss against the Manitoba Bisons.[8]
Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos
Konar was listed by the CFL Scouting Bureau as the 16th ranked draft prospect in December 2014, but did not appear on the final rankings.[9][10] He was invited to the national CFL Combine in early 2015.[11] Konar was selected in the third round of the 2015 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 25th overall pick.[12] After making the active roster out of training camp, Konar debuted in the season opener against the Toronto Argonauts on June 27, 2015.[7] He would go on to win the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in his rookie season. He played in 34 games with the Eskimos over four years and was released on the eve of 2019 training camp on May 18, 2019.
BC Lions
Shortly after his release from the Eskimos, Konar signed with his hometown BC Lions on May 20, 2019.[13] He signed a contract extension with the Lions on February 3, 2021.[14]
Edmonton Elks
Konar returned to the Edmonton Elks in free agency on February 8, 2022.[15]
Personal life
Adam Konar is the son of Kevin Konar, former linebacker and Grey Cup champion for the BC Lions.[16] Konar is also the cousin of Jamie Boreham, a retired CFL kicker.[3]
References
- ^ Arden, Zwelling (June 30, 2011). "Zwelling: Inside Vancouver's football factory". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Tsumara, Howard (December 5, 2010). "MVP Konar helps lift Irish to first Subway Bowl Triple A title since 1994". The Province. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Kingston, Gary (November 7, 2012). "Langley Rams' Adam Konar back in the running". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Landreville, Troy (October 29, 2012). "Rams down Raiders to win B.C. championship". Langley Advance. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Mingo, Rita (September 3, 2014). "Son of B.C. Lions legend ready to make a name for himself on the U of C Dinos". Calgary Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ D'Archi, Tony (March 18, 2015). "TSN.ca CFL Draft Profile: Adam Konar". TSN. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Adam Konar". Edmonton Eskimos. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Austin, Daniel (November 15, 2014). "Calgary Dinos drop the ball against Manitoba Bisons". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Full Rankings: McEwen rises into the top-10". CFL.ca. December 9, 2014. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Draft 15: Final Scouting Bureau rankings". CFL.ca. April 24, 2015. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Mitchell, Scott (February 25, 2015). "Retired Stamps' Dimitri Tsoumpas to coach Calgary Dinos offensive line". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Scott, Morley (May 28, 2015). "Eskimos welcome five from 2015 draft". 630 CHED. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Lions land hometown linebacker Adam Konar". May 20, 2019.
- ^ Baker, Matt (February 3, 2021). "Lions ink National LB Adam Konar to extension". BCLions.com. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Adam Konar returns to the Green and Gold". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 19, 2015). "Edmonton Eskimos rookie Adam Konar plays 1st game in hometown of Vancouver". Calgary Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2015.