Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Chase Claypool headline Canada's 2021 NFL class

Jackie Spiegel

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The NFL season is here and expectations are high for the Canadian contingent in 2021.

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who spent all of 2020 on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic at CHSLD Gertrude-Lafrance, a long-term care facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., is back for the Chiefs. The Super Bowl champ is out for a bit after breaking his hand but is expected to be inserted back into his start spot on the offensive line soon.

Chase Claypool, coming off an impressive rookie season for the Steelers, is primed to be a key target for Ben Roethlisberger in 2021. Last season he accumulated 873 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns in Pittsburgh.

One player who will be missed is Luke Willson. The Super Bowl-winning Seahawks tight end announced his retirement back in August due to lingering health issues.

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Here's a list of Canadians slated to suit up this season.

Canadians playing in the NFL in 2021

NAMEHOMETOWNTEAMPOS.YEAR
Tevaughn CampbellScarborough, Ont.ChargersCB2
Chase ClaypoolAbbotsford, B.C.SteelersWR2
Christian CovingtonVancouver, B.C.ChargersDT7
Laurent Duvernay-TardifMontreal, Que.ChiefsOL7
Neville GallimoreOttawa, Ont.CowboysDT2
N'Keal HarryToronto, Ont.PatriotsWR3
Michael HoechtOakville, Ont.RamsDL1
Jevon HollandCoquitlam, B.C.DolphinsSR
Chuba HubbardSherwood Park, Alta.PanthersRBR
Alaric JacksonWindsor, Ont.RamsOLR
Pier-Olivier LestageSaint-Eustache, Que.Seahawks R
Amen OgbongbemigaCalgary, Alta.ChargersLBR
Josh PalmerBrampton, Ont.ChargersWRR
Nathan ShepherdAjax, Ont.JetsDL4
Dakoda ShepleyWindsor, Ont.SeahawksC1
Alex Singleton*Thousand Oaks, CAEaglesLB3
Benjamin St-JusteMontreal, Que.WFTDBR
Brent UrbanMississauga, Ont.CowboysDE8

*Dual citizen per NFL Canada

Jackie Spiegel