Status Active Name Ed Gainey CFL status International | Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) Positions Defensive back Weight 195 lb (88 kg) | |
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Date of birth (1990-06-06) June 6, 1990 (age 25) Profiles | ||
Edward Eugene Gainey (born June 6, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Appalachian State University. He has also been a member of the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.
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Early years
Gainey played high school football at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was a two-time all-region selection and Shrine Bowl participant. He intercepted six passes, forced three fumbles and was the team’s second-leading tackler his senior year as the Spartans advanced to the 4-A state championship game. Gainey led the state with 13 interceptions as a junior.
College career
Gainey played for the Appalachian State Mountaineers from 2008 to 2011. He finished his college career with 168 defensive tackles, five interceptions and 59 pass breakups. He was named second team All-Southern Conference in 2009 and 2010.
Montreal Alouettes
Gainey signed with the Montreal Alouettes on May 3, 2012. He made his CFL debut on July 6, 2012 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He signed a three-year contract with the Alouettes in January 2014. Gainey was released by the Alouettes on June 21, 2014.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Gainey was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 16, 2014.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Gainey signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 10, 2016. On August 13, 2017, during a 41–8 home victory against the BC Lions, Gainey became the first CFL player since 1986 and ninth all-time to record four interceptions in a single game.