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As he should.

Jake Reinhart, Cam Walker and Jeff Finley are also products of Guelph.

Charette, whom current Argos GM Jim Popp drafted 36th overall in 2015 with the Als, joined the Argos last August.

Every game is big for players such as Charette, who is eyeing a roster spot. Every rep in practice is viewed as an opportunity to make an impression.

Guelph has undergone a major face lift to its facilities.

“It’s going to be special being able to go through the new locker room, which I never experienced,” said Charette. “To say I’ll be on the same field where it all began is definitely special.”

Friends and loved ones will be in attendance to root for Charette.

The Argos last played a game in Guelph in 2013, when the Hamilton Ticats were forced to relocate for the season as Ivor Wynne Stadium was being renovated en route to becoming Tim Hortons Field.

“I’ve had a good time here,” added Charette. “I love football, I love playing football and it’s nice to get through training camp.”

As he can attest, the Argos offence is very detailed, a system that requires receivers such as Charette to be point in their route running and depths.

“It’s a scientific offence and there are some nuances that I have to get better at each and every day,” confided Charette.

Ask head coach Marc Trestman about Charette and Trestman can’t say enough good things.

“To say it bluntly, Alex was a captain last week (when Argos played the host Ticats in the pre-season),” began Trestman. “It tells you what we think of Alex. Nobody gets to be a captain here unless they are truly a leader, are truly all in when it comes to what we’re trying to do on a daily basis.