| Date of birth | (1985-09-26)September 26, 1985 (age 39) |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Edmonton,Alberta, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| US college | Weber State |
| High school | Strathcona |
| CFL draft | 2008 / round: 1 / pick: 2 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2008–2009 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2010 | Miami Dolphins* |
| 2010–2013 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2010–2012 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2009–2012 |
| Career stats | |
Dimitri Tsoumpas [ZOOM-pus] (born September 26, 1985) is a formergridiron footballguard who last played for theCalgary Stampeders of theCanadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Stampeders second overall in the2008 CFL Draft. He playedcollege football forWeber State.
After playing for three straight city championship teams atStrathcona Composite High School he signed on to play atWeber State University.[1] As a true freshman, Tsoumpas was a part of the starting lineup until he was injured.[1] As a junior in 2006 he was named Honorable Mention All-Big Sky.[1] During his senior season, Tsoumpas helpedWeber State allow the fewestsacks in the conference, he also helped Trevyn Smith lead the Big Sky in rushing yards for the second year in a row.[1] He was named Second-team All-Big Sky.[1]
At the 2008CFL Draft Evaluation Camp, Tsoumpas benched 30 times to be one the leaders in that category at the camp.[2] He was considered a possible top pick in the draft, however it was heavily rumored he could try to make anNFL team.[3] A few days before the draft, theEdmonton Eskimos were reportedly considering Tsoumpas,Keith Shologan andSamuel Giguere. However Shologan and Giguere signed contracts with NFL teams.[4] After a draft day trade with theEdmonton Eskimos, theCalgary Stampeders acquired the second overall pick in the2008 CFL Draft and used it to draft Tsoumpas.[1] He was named the starting rightguard, while fellow rookieJesse Newman was the starting left guard.[1] He debuted for Calgary, in week one against theBC Lions.[1] Tsoumpas started all 18 games including all playoff games which included the96th Grey Cup.[1] He helped Calgary'srunning backs average 134.6 yards per game with 6.4 yards per carry.[1] He was also key in helping the Stampeders allow the fewestsacks in the CFL.[1]Joffrey Reynolds the CFL's leading rusher gained 1,310 yards with the help of Tsoumpas.[1] Following the season he was Calgary's nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie award.[1]
Tsoumpas was expected to remain a starter in 2009.[5][6][7]
After sustaining a concussion during the2013 CFL season, Tsoumpas announced his retirement on January 29, 2014.[8]
Tsoumpas agreed to terms with theMiami Dolphins of theNational Football League on January 8, 2010. Tsoumpas was waived on July 30 and returned to theCalgary Stampeders.