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.
Born: | Houston, Texas, U.S. | August 4, 1988
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | WR |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
College | Houston |
NFL draft | 2011, undrafted |
Career history | |
As player | |
2011–2012 | BC Lions |
2012–2013 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2014 | Ottawa Redblacks |
2015 | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
Professional career
editBC Lions
editJohnson 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
editJohnson signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on November 10, 2012.[3]
Ottawa Redblacks
editAfter 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
editOn May 6, 2015, Johnson signed with the Toronto Argonauts.