Chris Osei-Kusi born September 22, 1997, is a Canadian professional football wide receiver who is a free agent.
 Osei-Kusi with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023 | |
| Born: | September 22, 1997 Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| University | Windsor Queen's |
| High school | Cardinal Ambrozic |
| CFL draft | 2019, round: 4, pick: 30 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019–2021 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 2021–2022 | Edmonton Elks |
| 2023 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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University career
editOsei-Kusi played U Sports football for the Queen's Gaels from 2015 to 2018.[1][2] He played in 28 games where he had 126 receptions for 1,862 yards and eight receiving touchdowns, while also scoring a rushing touchdown, and a punt return touchdown.[3]
He participated in the CFL National Combine, in 2019, and earned a combine all-star honours by running a 4.47 40-yard dash, which was the fastest among all the combine participants, and put up 19 reps on the bench press, which was the highest among all receivers.[4] Following this stellar combine, Osei-Kusi was invited to the Cleveland Browns mini-camp. He was 1 of 8 Canadians to be invited to an NFL mini-camp this year. [5]
He then transferred to the University of Windsor in 2019, to complete his law degree, and played for the Lancers where he appeared in seven games and recorded 34 receptions for 560 yards and two touchdowns.[3][6]
Professional career
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Montreal Alouettes
editOsei-Kusi was selected in the fourth round, 30th overall, by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2019 CFL Draft.[7] He attended training camp in 2019 and played in both pre-season games, but he returned to school and completed his U Sports eligibility.[8] He re-signed with the team for a two-year contract on January 15, 2020, but did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.[9]
In 2021, Osei-Kusi began the season on the practice roster, but was released on September 13, 2021.[10]
Edmonton Elks
editOn September 21, 2021, Osei-Kusi signed with the Edmonton Elks.[11] He played in his first professional game on October 29, 2021, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[2] He played in five regular season games where he had one special teams tackle.[10]
In 2022, he made the team's opening day roster and played in 17 games, starting in four, where he had six catches for 79 yards and six special teams tackles.[2][10] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[12]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editOn February 17, 2023, it was announced that Osei-Kusi had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[13] He began the season on the active roster, but was moved to the practice roster in week 4.[14] He returned to the active roster for the team's 15th game of the season and started the last three regular season games of 2023.[14] Osei-Kusi played in seven regular season games, starting in four, where he had three receptions for 13 yards.[14] He became a free agent after that season.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Chris Osei-Kusi". Queen's Gaels. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Chris Osei-Kusi". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Ticats sign Canadian receiver Osei-Kusi". 3DownNation. February 17, 2023.
- ^ https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/24/osei-kusi-takes-fastest-40-cfl-combine/
- ^ https://www.canadafootballchat.com/eight-canadians-receive-nfl-mini-camp-invites/
- ^ "Chris Osei-Kusi". Windsor Lancers. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Alouettes load up on national talent". Montreal Alouettes. May 3, 2019.
- ^ "Alouettes sign explosive Canadian receiver Chris Osei-Kusi". 3DownNation. January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Alouettes sign receiver Chris Osei-Kusi". Montreal Alouettes. January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2023 CFL Guide & Record Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. p. 57. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Elks add a pair of Canadians". Edmonton Elks. September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats sign National receiver Osei-Kusi". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2024 Pending Free Agents". November 27, 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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