The Calgary Stampeders signed defensive back and released linebacker Tre Walker on Monday.
Ben Labrosse is six foot and weighs 189 pounds. The 24-year-old from Greenfield Park, Quebec, was drafted by the Stampeders in the first round (4th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. Labrosse attended the New York Giants rookie minicamp last week.
Collegiately, Labrosse played two seasons at Syracuse (2020-21) making 14 tackles (11 solo, 3 assists), and one tackle for loss in 10 games for the Orange. Then, Labrosse transferred to McGill University in 2022 making 35 tackles (29 solo, 6 assists), three interceptions for 74 yards, one pass breakup, one carry for 14 yards, six kick returns for 121 yards (20.2 AVG), and four punt returns for 79 yards (19.8 AVG) in eight games for the Redbirds. Labrosse was named First Team All-Canadian after the season. He did not play in 2023 due to academic issues.
At the 2024 CFL Combine, Labrosse made 12 bench presses and ran a 4.51 in the 40-yard dash, 38.5 inches in the vertical jump, 6.76 in the 3-cone drill, and 4.21 in the shuttle drill.
Tre Walker is six foot one and weighs 240 pounds. The 23-year-old from Dos Palos, California, signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He made three tackles (1 solo, 2 assists) in three preseason games.
Then, the Seattle Sea Dragons drafted Walker in the sixth round (47th pick) in Phase 3 of the 2023 XFL Draft. Walker made 46 tackles (20 solo, 26 assists) and half a sack in ten games for the Seattle Sea Dragons (XFL) in 2023. The Stampeders signed Walker as a free agent on February 6, 2024.
Collegiately, Walker played four seasons at Idaho (2018-21) with 326 tackles (167 solo, 159 assists), 18.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and six carries for 26 yards in 37 games for the Vandals. He was named First Team All-Big Sky Conference in 2021.
