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Luke Burton-Krahn

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Luke Burton-Krahn
No. 52     Edmonton Elks
Burton-Krahn with the Elks in 2024
Born: (1999-05-07) May 7, 1999 (age 25)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Long snapper, Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
UniversityBritish Columbia
High schoolEsquimalt
CFL draft2023, round: 3, pick: 23
Drafted byEdmonton Elks
Career history
As player
2023–presentEdmonton Elks
Career stats

Luke Burton-Krahn (born May 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional football long snapper and defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at the University of British Columbia.

Early life and university

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Burton-Krahn played rugby at Esquimalt High School and for the Victoria Spartans.[1] He went on to attend the University of British Columbia and play four seasons for the Thunderbirds as a defensive lineman and long snapper. In 26 career games, Burton-Krahn tallied 60 total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble.

Professional career

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Burton-Krahn was drafted in the third round, 23rd overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2023 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 8, 2023.[2]

Burton-Krahn played in the first three games of the regular season before being moved to the six-game injured list on June 28, 2023. On September 24, 2023, Burton-Krahn was moved from the six-game injured list to the practice roster.[3] He played in the final two games of the season after returning from injury. Burton-Krahn finished the season with six special teams tackles.

References

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  1. ^ Dheenshaw, Cleve (May 3, 2023). "Victoria lineman Dontae Bull selected first overall in CFL draft". Times Colonist. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Edmonton Elks sign 11, including second overall CFL draft pick LB Michael Brodrique". 3DownNation. May 8, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Elks release pair". Edmonton Elks. September 24, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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