The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed offensive lineman Liam Dobson to a two-year contract through the 2026 season on Tuesday.
Liam Dobson is six foot three and weighs 340 pounds. The 26-year-old from Ottawa, Ontario, started 18 games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2024 helping them reach their fifth consecutive Grey Cup.
In 2024, he started 18 games. Winnipeg’s offense ranked eighth in average points (23.2), sixth in average net offense (358.5), third in average rushing yards (111.7), eighth in average passing yards (260.2), ninth in passing touchdowns (18), and fifth in sacks allowed (36). He was named a CFL West All-Star in 2024.
Dobson attended the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears rookie minicamps in 2022. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Dobson in the first round (3rd pick) of the 2021 CFL Draft. In 2022, he started 16 games.
In 2023, he started 18 games. In 2023, Winnipeg’s offense ranked first in total points (594), average points per game (31.7), offensive touchdowns (62), average net offense per game (414.7), average rushing yards per game (139.1), second in offensive touchdowns (65), average passing yards per game (292.4), and sacks allowed (33).
Collegiately, Dobson played four seasons at the University of Maine (2017-20) playing 32 games for the Black Bears. He had one carry for one yard and two tackles (2 solos).
In 2019, Maine averaged 29.33 points per game, 128.8 rushing yards per game, 296.50 passing yards per game, 425.3 total yards per game, 44 touchdowns, and allowed 30 sacks finishing 6-6 for the season. He was named Second Team All-CAA, First Team All-CAA, and Third Team All-American by STATS.
Then, he transferred to Texas State in 2021 starting ten games for the Bobcats. In 2021, Texas State averaged 23.08 points per game, 149.2 rushing yards per game, 193.08 passing yards per game, 342.3 total yards per game, 33 touchdowns, and allowed 25 sacks finishing 4-8 for the season.
