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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.

Covernton was first team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference at Weber State University. Bruce also attended the NFL Combine in 1991.

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

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

Covernton died on January 23, 2024, at the age of 57.

References

1. "HISTORY >> Today in History >> February | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
2. "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. March 12, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.

• 1966 births
• 2024 deaths
• Calgary Stampeders players
• Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners
• Canadian football offensive linemen
• Manitoba Bisons football players
• Weber State Wildcats football players
• People from Morris, Manitoba
• Players of Canadian football from Manitoba
• First overall CFL draft picks