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At 25, Ottawa Redblacks cornerback Jonathan Rose is in the prime of his career.

At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, he has the size, as well as the speed, to play in the National Football League.

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After finishing tied for the Canadian Football League lead in forced fumbles and interceptions — and adding another pick in Sunday’s Grey Cup — he also has added to his résumé.

There could be some merit to the theory that Rose was able to put up the stats during the 2018 season because offences were not afraid to come his way. There are flaws in his game. Still, his agent should get some calls from teams down south offering him tryouts.

And Rose would be interested, if it’s the right league.

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“I feel like I might have some opportunities I may pursue, and I may not,” he said Tuesday. “I’m going to see what plays best for me going forward next year.”

The Alliance of American Football, viewed as a development league for the NFL, is set to launch Feb. 19, one week after the Super Bowl. Rose is not interested in going there, at least not yet.