Llevi Noel

Llevi Noel (born July 15, 1991) is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning the 105th Grey Cup with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017. Noel was a member of four different teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Redblacks, Edmonton Elks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Early career Toronto Varsity Blues Noel played Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football with the Toronto Varsity Blues from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, he played in six games and had 49 receptions for 758 yards and four touchdowns en route to being named an OUA first team all-star and CIS second team all-Canadian.

Windsor AKO Fratmen After losing interest with academics in the CIS, Noel played for the Windsor AKO Fratmen of the Canadian Junior Football League in 2015. That year, he recorded 25 receptions for 398 yards and six touchdowns while also returning three kickoffs for 164 yards and one touchdown and five punts for 110 yards. He was eventually drafted in the fourth round, 31st overall, by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2016 draft and signed with the team on May 24, 2016. He made the active roster following training camp that year and played in his first professional game on June 23, 2016 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He recorded his first career reception on August 12, 2016 in a game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and scored his first career touchdown on the next play on a 34-yard pass from Cody Fajardo. Following the release of fellow receivers Tori Gurley, Kevin Elliott, Vidal Hazelton and Phil Bates, Noel made his first career start at receiver on October 10, 2016 against the Calgary Stampeders where he had one reception. In his rookie year, he had three receptions for 54 yards and one touchdown while playing in all 18 regular season games. He also played on special teams, recording 19 special teams tackles and 14 kickoff returns for 283 yards.

In his sophomore season, Noel primarily saw playing time on special teams as he led the team with 27 special teams tackles and finished second in the league overall.

On January 10, 2018, it was announced that Noel had signed an extension through to the 2019 season. For the 2018 season, Noel became a regular fixture on the offence as he played in all 18 regular season games and had a career-high 47 catches for 512 yards and one touchdown. He also recorded his first career rushing attempt this year with a two-yard carry against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on September 22, 2018. He returned after only a two-game absence, but was reduced to only six catches for 50 yards in the remaining 10 regular season games of the season. However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, so he re-signed with the team on December 11, 2020 to stay with the Argonauts for the 2021 season. However, he sat out the entire year due to injury and became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.

Ottawa Redblacks On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Noel had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. He dressed in six games for the Redblacks, but did not record any statistics.

Edmonton Elks On July 25, 2022, it was announced that Noel had been traded to the Edmonton Elks. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats On February 15, 2023, it was announced that Noel had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. On May 14, 2023 the Ti-Cats placed Noel on the retired list.