Calgary Stampeders running back Kayden Johnson retires

February 11, 2023 Michael Heilman Calgary Stampeders, CFL
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Calgary Stampeders running back Kayden Johnson retired on Friday according to the CFL transaction page. The 26-year-old from Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, signed with the Stampeders on January 12th, 2022 but was released during training camp. He later re-signed with the Stampeders on November 22nd, 2022.

In addition, he attended the BC Lions training camp in 2021. The Lions drafted Johnson in the seventh round (58th pick) in the 2020 CFL Draft.

Collegiately, Johnson played one game at the University of Saskatchewan (2015) with 18 carries for 103 yards and two kick returns for nine yards.

Then, Johnson transferred to York University (2016-19) with 248 carries for 1,199 yards, six touchdowns, 34 catches for 390 yards, and one touchdown in 25 games. He ended his career with the seventh-most rushing touchdowns and 10th-most rushing yards in school history.

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