Defensive back Jayden Dalke has had an unorthodox path to his job with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
“When I was really small — and I always tell this story — my mom would tell me, ‘Hey; you’re getting beat up ; I understand.’ I’d come home crying after getting whooped by some huge dudes. She always told me she believed in me, but if I wanted to quit, it would be OK because I’d never make it to the CFL anyways.”
“That year off did it for me,” he says. “Living in camps, you get free food. It’s unlimited. I was eating 12 eggs a day, I was eating chicken breasts. All I’d do is work for 12 hours, come home, eat, go right into the gym, then go to sleep and do it all over again.” His drama coach in Leduc, Jim Nahrebeski, was a former Wildcats assistant and he’d had a son who had played for the team.Dalke spent four seasons with the Wildcats, starting in 2015, then joined the Alberta Golden Bears. He was a first-team all-Canadian in 2019, second-team in 2021, and the Roughriders called his name in the sixth round, 54th overall, in the 2022 draft.Article content
So he appreciates all of this, deeply, and he’s given much thought both to the game and to his place in it.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Britney Spears’ kids with Kevin Federline: Meet sons Sean Preston and JaydenWhile Spears told her followers in April 2022 that she was expecting baby No. 3, her first with husband Sam Asghari, she suffered a miscarriage.
Read more »
Cops looking for help finding N.J. boy, 15, missing nearly 2 weeksJayden Hernandez, of Alloway, was last seen in Bridgeton in Cumberland County, authorities said.
Read more »
Saskatchewan Roughriders open training camp with positive energyThe Riders think good things are to come after all the off\u002Dseason roster moves were made.
Read more »
Seahawks sign veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards: 'He’s got versatility'The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards on Monday, continuing their offseason remodel on the defensive side of the ball. FOX13
Read more »
UTSA football position analysis: Defensive lineBringing back most of the key cogs from last season, the Roadrunners are three deep with experienced options across the three-man defensive front.
Read more »
Saskatchewan government pausing tire recycling plans, reviewing procurement practicesThe review comes after concerns raised by the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and Shercom Industries.
Read more »