Kierrie Johnson

Canadian football player (born 1988)
Kierrie Johnson
Born: (1988-08-04) August 4, 1988 (age 35)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)WR
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
CollegeHouston
NFL draft2011, Undrafted
Career history
As player
2011–2012BC Lions
2012–2013Saskatchewan Roughriders
2014Ottawa Redblacks
2015Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (2011)

Kierrie Johnson (born August 4, 1988) is a former Canadian football wide receiver. He played for the BC Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ottawa Redblacks, and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars.

Professional career

BC Lions

Johnson signed as a free agent with the BC Lions on May 26, 2011.[1] Johnson was released by the Lions on October 25, 2012.[2]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Johnson signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on November 10, 2012.[3]

Ottawa Redblacks

After two seasons with the Roughriders, Johnson signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 18, 2014.[4] Johnson only played in Ottawa's first four games of the season before spending the rest of the season on injured reserve. During those four games, he was the team's leading receiver, amassing 214 yards on 17 receptions. He was released on April 23, 2015.[5]

Toronto Argonauts

On May 6, 2015, Johnson signed with the Toronto Argonauts.

References

  1. ^ Lions add QB Riley, boost receiving corps
  2. ^ B.C. Lions release Grey Cup 2011 TD receiver Kierrie Johnson
  3. ^ Roughriders sign import receiver Kierrie Johnson
  4. ^ FA14: RedBlacks ink pair of receivers
  5. ^ http://ottawaredblacks.com/transactions

External links

  • Toronto Argonauts bio
  • Ottawa Redblacks bio
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BC Lions 99th Grey Cup champions