Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import quarterback Chase Clement.
Clement, a 6-1, 210-pound native of San Antonio, Texas played four seasons at Rice where he re-wrote the record book with 21 school records, six C-USA records and two NCAA records. Over the course of his college career, the 22-year-old completed 832 of 1,387 pass attempts for 9,785 yards and 99 touchdowns while adding 2,550 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns.
Last year, Clement earned the C-USA MVP Award and was an All C-USA First Team selection after throwing for 4,119 yards, 44 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 13 games. He is the only quarterback in NCAA history to record at least 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in two consecutive games.
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 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca
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