Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import defensive tackle Alan Harper and import defensive end Garrett McIntyre.
Harper, a 6-1, 285-pound native of Fontana, California has spent the last three seasons with the Arena Football League’s San Jose SabreCats, where he recorded 19.5 tackles and four quarterback sacks in 10 games in 2008. The Fresno State product has also suited up for the NFL’s New York Jets and NFL Europe’s Scottish Claymores. He is 29.
McIntyre, a 6-3, 270-pound native of South Lake Tahoe, California played the past two seasons with the SabreCats, totaling 18 tackles and six quarterback sacks in 2008. Prior to turning pro, the 24-year-old played four seasons at Fresno State where he was honoured as the WAC Defensive Player of the Year award as well as first-team All-Conference in 2005.
About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 140-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca
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