Bruce Covernton

Bruce Covernton
Born:	August 12, 1966 (age 58); Morris, Manitoba
Career information
Status	Retired
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Tackle
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	292 lb (132 kg)
University	Manitoba
Career history
As player
1992–1998	Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	1993
CFL West All-Star	1993, 1994
Awards	1982 - Jackie Parker Trophy
Honors	1992, 1998 - Grey Cup Champion

Bruce Covernton (born August 12, 1966) is a former professional Canadian Football League player. He was selected first overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 1992 Canadian College Draft.^[1]

Covernton was first team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference at Weber State University.^{[citation needed]} Bruce also attend the NFL Combine in 1991.^{[citation needed]}

Covernton was voted the West's top rookie in 1992 and top offensive lineman in 1993.^{[citation needed]} He twice earned division All-Star honours and was All-CFL in 1993.^{[citation needed]} Covernton was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in 1992 and 1998.^[2]

Covernton is owner and CEO of a staffing company in Calgary and involved in many local charities.^[3]

References

^ "HISTORY >> Today in History >> February | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
^ "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
^ "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

[1] "HISTORY >> Today in History >> February | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2010-10-19.

[2] "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2016-07-05.

[3] "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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