Paris Musketeers sign All-American defensive lineman Lamonte McDougle

The Paris Musketeers have signed defensive tackle Lamonte McDougle. The American joins former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio in the French capital as the first American import on defense for the French squad. 

D1 experience

McDougle brings D1 experience from three different universities. The 1.83cm defensive tackle started his college career at West Virginia. There he became the first true Freshman to start on the defensive line at West Virginia in 30 years. He also earned Freshman All-American honors from ESPN that season. 

He then transferred to Washington State. After a season there he spent the 2021 and 2022 season playing for the University of Texas San Antonio. Overall in his college career he notched 68 total tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, two and a half sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. 

German Football League

McDougle like many ELF players has experience playing inthe German Football League. The Florida native was a standout player for the Dresden Monarchs last season making 40 tackles, 8 sacks, and 17 tackles for a loss, and 2 forced fumbles. 

NFL Family

McDougle's father, Stockar McDougle, was a first-round NFL Draft pick by the Detroit Lions and jis uncle, Jerome McDougle, was also a first-round pick, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles. Also his cousin, Tommie Harris, is a 3× Pro Bowler in the NFL.

Mcdougle joins an impressive group of imports in Paris that features quarterback Jaylon Henderson and receiver Austin Mitchell. The American defensive lineman hopes to pair well with french standout Stanlet Zeregbe on the defensive front. 

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