This year 20 players with Virginia connections are playing north of the border. Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia each have more players there than power schools such as Alabama.
Judy Owen
Judy Owen has been a print journalist for more than 30 years, starting as a Winnipeg Sun newspaper reporter in 1988. She’s carved out a freelance writing and editing career since 2001, including covering sports for The Canadian Press.
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Former Roanoke football star now starting in the Canadian Football League
Darrius Bratton, who went to William Fleming High School and the University of Virginia, is one of 20 CFL players this year with Virginia ties.
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Danville’s Malik Clements to play in Canadian Football League championship game
The former George Washington High School star is now a starting linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who play for the Grey Cup on Sunday.
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Aspiring dentist from Danville first aims for football career in Canada
A school program got Malik Clements interested in dentistry. But now the former Danville star eyes a second season in the Canadian Football League.