title: Leif Thorsen
text: # Leif Thorsen
  
  Leif Thorsen is a Canadian former offensive guard for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2001 CFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Montana.
  
  ## Early life and college
  
  Thorsen was born in Courtenay, British Columbia and lived there until the fourth grade. He played high school football at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana. Thorsen then played college football at the University of Montana where he was a three-year starter at right guard. He became a two-time honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference selection.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Thorsen was chosen eighth overall by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2001 CFL Draft. He played for the team for one season before retiring from football.
  
  