Saskatchewan Roughriders signs former Missouri WR Johnathon Johnson

April 29, 2022 Michael Heilman CFL, Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed former Missouri Tigers wide receiver Johnathon Johnson on Friday.

Riders sign Mizzou deep threat 🙌

Missouri Tiger WR, Johnathon Johnson is the latest addition to the Roughriders ahead of training camp.

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Johnathon Johnson (25-years-old) signed with the Washington Football Team as an undrafted free agent in 2020. In 2021, he was in training camp for the BC Lions.

The Memphis, Tennessee, native spent five seasons (2015-19) at Missouri with 153 catches for 2,190-yards, 13 touchdowns, and seven carries for 135-yards in 46 games. Johnson had 11 kick returns for 172-yards, 29 punt returns for 229-yards, and one touchdown on special teams. In 2016, he was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

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