Brett Ralph Explained

Brett Ralph (born March 3, 1982) is a Canadian former professional football receiver who played with the Canadian Football League (CFL)'s Calgary Stampeders. He is the younger brother of fellow CFL receiver Brock Ralph.

Professional career

Ralph was drafted in the 2005 CFL Draft in the 6th round by the Calgary Stampeders. He immediately became part of the team's receiving corps. In his rookie season he finished fourth in receiving on the team with 609 yards.

2006 was an off year for him, recording only seven receptions for 76 yards, finishing eighth on the team.

2007 was a return to form, catching 53 passes for 695 yards. His duties on the team were expanded to include holding for placekicks. He threw a touchdown on a fake field goal play in the Stampeders game against the Argonauts on July 21.

On May 31, 2010, Ralph announced his retirement from professional football in order to concentrate on his education to become a teacher.^[1]

Career statistics

				Rushing							Receiving
Year	League	Team		Att.	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Fumbles		No.	Yards	Avg	Long	TD
2005	CFL	Calgary Stampeders		0	0	0	0	0	0		34	609	17.9	61	3
2006	CFL	Calgary Stampeders		0	0	0	0	0	0		7	76	10.9	24	0
2007	CFL	Calgary Stampeders		5	30	6.0	24	0	?		53	695	13.1	39	3
2008	CFL	Calgary Stampeders		?	?	?	?	?	?		52	724	13.9	65	5
2009	CFL	Calgary Stampeders		?	?	?	?	?	?		29	403	13.9	62	1
Totals				?	?	?	?	?	?		175	2507	14.3	65	12

External links

• Brett Ralph on CFL

Notes and References

1. News: Rusher Reynolds will be on sidelines more often until Canadian Thelwell is healthy. Wes Gilbertson. Toronto Sun. 5 July 2010. 27 July 2010.