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Canadian football player (born 1988)

Not to be confused with John Forzani.
Johnny Forzani
No. 80
Born: (1988-11-03) November 3, 1988 (age 36)
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight202 lb (92 kg)
CollegeWashington State
CFL draft2010, round: Supplemental 3
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
20102012Calgary Stampeders

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. 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. He was also on the Stampeders' practice squad in 2007.

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

References

  1. ^ "Johnny Forzani". Calgary Stampeders - Team - Player Roster - Career. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  2. ^ "Stamps get Forzani in Supplemental Draft". CFL.ca. May 21, 2010. Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  3. ^ "80 Johnny Forzani". Washington State Cougars Official Athletic Site. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2011.


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