Scott MacDonell

Scott MacDonell
No. 83
PositionSlotback
Personal information
Born (1991-04-18) April 18, 1991 (age 35)
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight
220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolPhillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, New Hampshire, U. S.)
UniversityQueen's (2011–2013)
CFL draft2014: 2nd round, 13th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career CFL statistics
Games played55
Receptions16
Receiving yards221
Receiving average13.8
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at CFL.ca

Scott MacDonell (born April 18, 1991) is a Canadian former professional football slotback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Ottawa Redblacks and Edmonton Eskimos. He played CIS football for the Queen's Gaels.

Early life

MacDonell was born on April 18, 1991, and grew up in Côte-des-Neiges, a neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, U. S.

College career

MacDonell played CIS football for the Queen's Gaels from 2011 to 2013. He played in 20 games, where he caught 75 passes for 909 yards and four touchdowns.

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks (first stint)

MacDonell was selected in the second round, with the 13th overall selection, by the Ottawa Redblacks in the 2014 CFL draft. As a rookie, he had 13 receptions for 181 yards and one touchdowns in 16 games. In the next two seasons, MacDonell only had three catches for 40 yards in 39 games. He was a member of the team as they defeated the Calgary Stampeders 39–33 in the 104th Grey Cup. MacDonell became a free agent at the end of the season. On February 21, 2017, he signed a one-year extension with the Redblacks. On June 5, MacDonell was released by the team.

Edmonton Eskimos (first stint)

On June 14, 2017, MacDonell was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos. On June 18, he was assigned to the practice roster. On August 20, MacDonell was released.

Montreal Alouettes

On August 27, 2017, the Montreal Alouettes signed MacDonell to the practice roster. He was released on September 15.

Ottawa Redblacks (second stint)

On September 25, 2017, MacDonell was signed again by the Ottawa Redblacks to the practice roster.

Edmonton Eskimos (second stint)

On May 17, 2018, the Edmonton Eskimos signed MacDonell. On June 10, he was released by the team.

References

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  2. ↑ Gelevan, Douglas (November 27, 2015). "Montrealer Scott Macdonell soaks in Grey Cup experience". CBC News. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Scott MacDonell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ Zurkowsky, Herb (October 24, 2014). "Montreal's Scott Macdonell enjoying life as an Ottawa Redblack". Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Scott Macdonell - Football". Queen's University Athletics. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Four Gaels selected in CFL Draft". Kingston Whig. May 14, 2014. Archived from the original on October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  7. ↑ Zlomislic, Jordan (November 6, 2019). "Scott MacDonell looks back at his time in Ottawa, and what's next for him". JZ MEDIA. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ "CFL Free Agents". The Province. December 14, 2016. p. 45. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Redblacks bring back receiver MacDonell". The Ottawa Citizen. February 23, 2017. p. 10. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  10. ↑ Baines, Tim (June 6, 2017). "Handful of Vets Cut at Camp". The Ottawa Citizen. p. 11. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Tranasctions". The Peninsula Clarion. June 18, 2017. p. 15. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Redblacks Add Three:". The Ottawa Citizen. September 26, 2017. p. 9. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Eskimos Announce Transactions". OurSports Central. May 18, 2018. Archived from the original on October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
  14. ↑ Phillips, Quinn (June 9, 2018). "Edmonton Eskimos release 20 players". Globalnews.ca. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2026.