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Woody Baron figures everyone eventually gets their 15 minutes of fame. He’s still chasing his and hopes it will materialize with the Alouettes this season.

At 6-foot-1 and 270 pounds, he’s considered undersized for a defensive tackle, probably why he was among the final cuts by the Dallas Cowboys last September after being signed as an undrafted free agent.

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It’s also likely why he flew under the radar his first three seasons at Virginia Tech. Indeed, the Hokies contemplated red-shirting him in 2015, until veteran Corey Marshall was injured during a pre-season practice. But after starting only seven games his first three years, Baron elevated his game as a senior, making more tackles that season than the previous three combined.

“It just wasn’t my turn. I had to keep chipping away,” the 24-year-old Nashville native said Wednesday, following the morning training-camp practice.

But Baron has made a favourable impression with coaches and management through the early stages of Montreal’s camp. He has looked impressive during one-on-one drills against offensive linemen and is considered an explosive defensive tackle who’s capable of making plays because of his quickness off the snap and effective use of his hands. He’s also considered a relentless player with a great work ethic.