Linden Gaydosh
{{Short description|Canadian gridiron football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Linden Gaydosh
| current_team =
| number =
| image = File:93, Linden Gaydosh, June 22, 2019.jpg
| caption = Gaydosh before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2019.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|1|4}}
| birth_place = Peace River, Alberta, Canada
| position = Defensive tackle
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 290
| cfldraftyear = 2013
| cfldraftround = 1
| cfldraftpick = 1
| cis = Calgary
| high_school = Peace River (AB)
| teams =
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2013}})
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats ({{CFL Year|2014}}–{{CFL Year|2016}})
- Saskatchewan Roughriders ({{CFL Year|2016}}–{{CFL Year|2017}})
- Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|2017}}–{{CFL Year|2019}})
| status =
| cflstatus =
| highlights =
- 2011 2nd team All-Canadian (CIS)
- 2011 Canada West all-star (CIS)
- 2010 Hardy Cup MVP (CIS)
- 2009 CIS Rookie of the Year (CIS)
- No. 3 on Scouting Bureau (2013 CFL Draft)
| cfl = linden-gaydosh/159710/
| pfr = GaydLi00
}}
Linden David Gaydosh (born January 4, 1991) is a Canadian former professional football
defensive tackle who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts. He played CIS football with the Calgary Dinos.[http://www.godinos.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2081&path=football Calgary Dinos Bio] Gaydosh was drafted first overall by the Tiger-Cats in the 2013 CFL draft, but instead chose to sign with the Carolina Panthers.{{cite web|url= https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=423024|title=Tiger-Cats' top pick Gaydosh signs with NFL's Panthers|publisher=TSN.ca|date=May 12, 2013|access-date=May 12, 2013}}
College career
Professional career
=CFL draft=
Gaydosh was ranked as the 2nd best player in the Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2013 CFL Draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/page/cfl-scouting-bureau-september-2012 |title=CFL Scouting Bureau – September 2013 |access-date=September 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012194050/http://www.cfl.ca/page/cfl-scouting-bureau-september-2012 |archive-date=October 12, 2012 |url-status=dead }} He ranked 3rd best in both the December and April (final) rankings.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-december-2012 |title=CFL Scouting Bureau – December 2013 |access-date=September 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215050204/http://www.cfl.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-december-2012 |archive-date=December 15, 2012 |url-status=dead }}[https://www.cfl.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-april-2013 CFL Scouting Bureau – April 2013] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029190816/http://www.cfl.ca/cfl-scouting-bureau-april-2013 |date=2013-10-29 }} Gaydosh had arguably the best performance of the 2013 CFL Combine. Duane Forde said that, "If rankings were based solely on the combine Linden Gaydosh would be the number one guy."[http://cfl.ca/page/linden-gaydosh-defensive-lineman Impressive 2013 Combine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506232647/http://www.cfl.ca/page/linden-gaydosh-defensive-lineman |date=2013-05-06 }}
He was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, with the 1st pick of the 1st round (1st overall) in the 2013 CFL Draft.[http://cfl.ca/article/ticats-select-linden-gaydosh-first-overall-in-the-2013-cfl-draft Ticats select Gaydosh first overall in the 2013 CFL Draft]
=Carolina Panthers=
On May 12, 2013, less than a week after being drafted into the CFL, Gaydosh signed with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. On August 2, 2013, Gaydosh was waived/injured by the Panthers due to a back injury.{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Fan-Fest-on-horizon-following-steamy-practice/ddf520ef-333d-4ac2-9767-f5589fc2f1cd |title=Fan Fest on horizon following steamy practice |last=Strickland |first=Bryan |date=August 2, 2013 |website=Panthers.com |access-date=August 2, 2013}} On August 3, 2013, Gaydosh cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list. He spent the entire 2013 NFL season on the injured reserve. He was released by the Panthers on August 24, 2014; prior to the 2014 NFL season.{{cite web|last1=Gantt|first1=Darin|title=Panthers get down to 79 with 10 moves Sunday|date=August 24, 2014 |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/24/panthers-get-down-to-79-with-10-moves-sunday/|publisher=Pro Football Talk|access-date=August 24, 2014}}
=Hamilton Tiger-Cats=
On September 4, 2014, Gaydosh signed with the Tiger-Cats (who still held his CFL rights).{{cite web|title=Linden Gaydosh signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/headlines/linden-gaydosh-signs-with-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.2755715/|publisher=CBC|access-date=September 4, 2014}} He appeared in nine regular-season games, registering four tackles, two tackles for a loss and a pass knockdown. He added four tackles in two playoff contests. During an off-season workout in the spring of 2015, Gaydosh tore his Achilles tendon, which required surgery and caused him to miss the 2015 season.{{Cite web|url = https://www.tsn.ca/report-ticats-gaydosh-watt-out-for-season-1.269558|title = Report: Ticats' Gaydosh, Watt out for season|website = TSN| date=April 28, 2015 |publisher = TSN.ca Staff}} He returned to Hamilton in 2016, making appearances in both pre-season games and the season opener against Toronto.
=Saskatchewan Roughriders=
On October 12, 2016, Gaydosh was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, however he was released by the club on August 2, 2017 without ever dressing for a game.{{cite web|title=Riders release former first overall pick Gaydosh, sign Bailey|date=August 2, 2017 |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2017/08/02/riders-release-former-first-overall-pick-gaydosh-sign-bailey/|publisher=CFL|access-date=August 2, 2017}}
=Toronto Argonauts=
On August 6, 2017, Gaydosh signed with the Toronto Argonauts.{{cite web|title=Argos Add Gaydosh; Bring back Black|date=August 7, 2017 |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2017/08/07/argos-sign-former-1st-overall-pick-gaydosh/|publisher=CFL|access-date=August 8, 2017}} Gaydosh played in 11 games for the Argos during the 2017 season, recorded the first three sacks of his career, and went on to win the 105th Grey Cup. Gaydosh played in 14 games for the Argos in 2018, made 5 tackles and his first career special teams tackle, and was signed to a contract extension following the season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/13/argos-extend-wr-coombs-dl-gaydosh/|title=Argos extend WR Coombs, DL Gaydosh - CFL.ca|date=2018-11-13|work=CFL.ca|access-date=2018-11-13|language=en-US}} In 2019, Gaydosh continued his role as a depth player and situational pass rusher, but made a few splash plays with six tackles, a sack, and his first career interception. However, he was released on February 7, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2020/02/07/argos-release-12-players/|title=Argos release 12 players|publisher=Toronto Argonauts|date=February 7, 2020}}
References
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External links
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- [http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Linden-Gaydosh/26049bd8-74e2-4271-a916-14c061b96d2d Carolina Panthers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527065701/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Linden-Gaydosh/26049bd8-74e2-4271-a916-14c061b96d2d |date=May 27, 2016 }}
- [https://www.argonauts.ca/players/linden-gaydosh/159710/ Toronto Argonauts bio]
{{CFL Number One Draft Picks}}
{{105th Grey Cup}}
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Category:Players of Canadian football from Alberta
Category:Canadian football defensive linemen
Category:American football defensive linemen
Category:Calgary Dinos football players
Category:Carolina Panthers players
Category:Toronto Argonauts players
Category:Players of American football from Alberta
Category:First overall CFL draft picks