CFL status: Import Undrafted: 2008 Weight 143 kg | College: Portland State Role American football player Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Name Daren Heerspink Positions Tackle | |
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Date of birth: (1984-04-02) April 2, 1984 (age 31) | ||
Place of birth: Bellingham, Washington Education Portland State University | ||
Daren John Heerspink (born April 2, 1984) is a former gridiron football offensive tackle. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Portland State.
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Heerspink has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams.
College career
Heerspink was three-year starter and a two-time Second-team All-Big Sky at RT in 2006 and 2007. Moved into the starting lineup for the last two games of the season after an injury to Adrian Limbrick in '05. Backup offensive lineman, got into eight games, mainly in special teams situations in '04. Redshirted the '03.
Miami Dolphins
He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Heerspink was signed to the Dolphins practice squad after being waived a week earlier.
St. Louis Rams
After being cut by the Dolphins, Heerspink signed with the Rams on March 19, 2009. He was waived on July 1, 2009.
BC Lions
Heerspink signed with the BC Lions on July 6, 2009 and joined their practice roster.
On July 16, he moved up to the starting left tackle position on the Lions roster.
On June 15, 2010 during training camp Heerspink was released by the Lions.