Seydou Junior Haidara


Seydou Junior Haïdara is a former professional Canadian football wide receiver. After the 2012 CIS season, he was ranked as the 11th best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2013 CFL Draft, and seventh by players in Canadian Interuniversity Sport. He was drafted in the second round and 12th overall by the BC Lions in the 2013 CFL Draft. He played CIS football with the Laval Rouge et Or.

Professional career

BC Lions

Haïdara was drafted by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, with the 3rd pick of the 2nd round of the 2013 CFL Draft. He was signed by the Lions on May 27, 2013.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Haïdara was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 6, 2015 in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 2015 CFL Draft.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On June 23, 2015, Haidara was added to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice roster. He dressed in nine games and registered eight catches for 58 yards. On June 13, 2016, Haidara was released.

Montreal Alouettes

On August 29, 2016, Haidara signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He retired on March 7, 2019.