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The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ opponents never really know where Tobi Antigha is going to be.

On July 5, for example, he was utilized as a defensive lineman, a cornerback and even a safety during an 18-13 victory over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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One of the key plays in that game was Antigha’s first CFL interception — a pick the 6-foot-2, 223-pounder made after lining up at safety.

“It was pretty cool,” Antigha, 25, said after Monday’s practice when asked about intercepting the Tiger-Cats’ Jeremiah Masoli.

“Coach (Chris Jones) gave me the opportunity to get back there in coverage and called the right play. The quarterback didn’t see me, I guess, and I was able to make a play on it.”

The catch was hardly surprising, considering that Antigha was a receiver at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. Over four seasons in college, he caught 117 passes for 1,415 yards and seven touchdowns.

“When the ball’s in the air, that’s where I’m most comfortable because I’ve played receiver my whole life and I’m used to making adjustments on the ball and going up and making plays on it,” Antigha said.