Bruce Covernton

Bruce Covernton (August 12, 1966 – January 23, 2024) was a Canadian professional football player who was a tackle for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected first overall by the Stampeders in the 1992 Canadian College Draft.^[1]

Bruce Covernton

Born:	(1966-08-12)August 12, 1966 Morris, Manitoba, Canada
Died:	January 23, 2024(2024-01-23) (aged 57) Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Career information
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Tackle
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	292 lb (132 kg)
Career history
As player
1992–1998	Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	1993
CFL West All-Star	1993, 1994
Awards	1992 - Jackie Parker Trophy
Honors	1992, 1998 - Grey Cup Champion

Covernton was first team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference at Weber State University.^{[citation needed]} Bruce also attended the NFL Combine in 1991.^{[citation needed]}

Covernton was voted the West's top rookie in 1992 and top offensive lineman in 1993.^{[citation needed]} He twice earned division All-Star honours and was All-CFL in 1993.^{[citation needed]} Covernton was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in 1992 and 1998.^[2]

Covernton was owner and CEO of a staffing company in Calgary and involved in many local charities.^[3]

Covernton died on January 23, 2024, at the age of 57.^[4]

References

1. . Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
2. "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
3. "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
4. "Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57". City News Everywhere. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.