The Montreal Alouettes and kicker David Cote agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2024 season on Tuesday. Cote is six foot four and weighs 215 pounds. This will be Cote’s third season in Montreal.
The 26-year-old from Quebec City, Quebec, made 44 of 51 field goals (86.3%). His longest field goal went for 52 yards and converted 36 of 37 extra points. He led the league with 16 field goals for more than 40 yards. In addition, he made six of seven field goals in the playoffs.
“Since his arrival in Montreal, this young man has never ceased to impress us with his talent and how he remains cold blooded, which is the strength of good kickers”, said Alouettes General Manager Danny Maciocia. “We are extremely pleased to be able to count on his excellent services for even longer.”
The Alouettes drafted Cote in the fifth round (45th pick) in the 2021 CFL Draft. In his rookie year, he converted 32 of 39 field goals (82.1 %). His longest field goal went for 49 yards and made 32 of 34 extra points. He was named the Alouettes Most Outstanding Special Teams Player and Most Outstanding Rookie in his first year.
“I am very happy about this turn of events and to be able to wear an Alouettes’ uniform for even longer, as the future is promising in Montreal”, declared Cote. “The summer should be nice and warm in our stadium, and I am looking forward to reconnecting with our fans and re-create more great memories with them.”
Collegiately, Cote played three seasons at the University of Laval (2017-19) converting 58 of 68 field goals (85.3%). His longest field goal went for 44 yards in 2018. In addition, he made 84 extra points in 24 games for the Rouge et Or. In 2018, he converted 15 of 16 field goals (94 %) and made 31 extra points in helping the Rouge et Or win the 2018 Vainer Cup.
