The BC Lions Football Club today signed QB Nathan Rourke (N) to a three-year contract. The Victoria native was selected in round two (15th overall) of the 2020 CFL Draft.
“I’m really excited to be able to work with this organization and happy to be able to focus on helping the Lions this season and beyond,” said Rourke.
“Rick Campbell and Jordan Maksymic are putting together a really good offence, we’ve got some good weapons here and it’s going to be a fun quarterback room to be a part of. I’m definitely excited to see what it all looks like.”
Rourke (6’2”, 209 lbs)- After transferring from Fort Scott Community College, the dual-threat QB enjoyed three very solid seasons at Ohio University (2017-19). With the Bobcats, Rourke passed for 7,475 yards and 70 touchdowns while also adding remarkable totals of 2,639 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground through 35 total games.
Rourke also led the Bobcats to three consecutive Bowl game wins including his MVP performance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to wrap up his NCAA career. Rourke most recently attended mini-camp with the New York Giants this month.
Rourke’s signing also ensures the Lions will have all seven players selected in the 2020 CFL Draft under contract and on hand to start training camp.
Round 1, 1st overall- Jordan Williams, LB, East Carolina
Round 2, 15th overall- Nathan Rourke, QB, Ohio
Round 3, 23rd overall- Court Hammond, DL, Western Oregon
Round 5, 40th overall- Matt Guevremont, OL, Indiana of PA
Round 5, 43rd overall– Cordell Hastings, WR, Acadia
Round 7, 58th overall- Kayden Johnson, RB, York
Round 8, 67th overall- Damian Jamieson, LB, York