Johnny Forzani Explained

Johnny Forzani
Import:no
Position1:Wide receiver
Number:80
Birth Date:3 November 1988
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:202
Cfldraftedyear:2010
Cfldraftedround:Supplemental 3
Playing Years1:

Johnny Forzani (born November 3, 1988) is a former professional football player for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL.

Football Career

Forzani played college football at Washington State University, where he tied an NCAA record for the longest touchdown reception, 99 yards against Arizona State in 2009.

Forzani was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2010 CFL supplemental draft.[1] [2] He had previously played for their junior team, the Calgary Colts, in 2007, where he was named rookie of the year and most outstanding receiver after leading the league in yardage per catch.[3] He was also on the Stampeders' practice squad in 2007.

Forzani's father, Tom, played for the Stampeders for 11 years.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnny Forzani . Calgary Stampeders - Team - Player Roster - Career . April 28, 2011.
  2. News: Stamps get Forzani in Supplemental Draft . CFL.ca . May 21, 2010 . April 28, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130820151253/http://www.cfl.ca/article/stamps-get-forzani-in-supplemental-draft . August 20, 2013 . dead .
  3. Web site: 80 Johnny Forzani . Washington State Cougars Official Athletic Site . April 28, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120318114853/http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/forzani_johnny00.html . March 18, 2012 .