Jabari Arthur

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Jabari Arthur
No. 81     Calgary Stampeders
Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1982-08-28) August 28, 1982 (age 30)
Place of birth: Montreal, Quebec
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Vanier Prep (Montreal, Quebec)
College: Akron
Undrafted in 2008
Debuted in 2008 for the Calgary Stampeders
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
CFL status: Non-Import
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics as of 2012
Receptions 45
Yards 558
Touchdowns 1
Stats at CFL.ca

Jabari Arthur (born August 28, 1982 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL as a rookie free agent.[1] Arthur was released by the Chiefs on August 30, 2008.[2]

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College career [edit]

Jabari Authur played college football for the Akron Zips. His Canadian Football League rights are held by the Calgary Stampeders, who drafted him in the 2007 CFL Draft even though he was returning to Akron for his senior year.

Professional career [edit]

Kansas City Chiefs [edit]

Although eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft, Arthur was not selected. He signed with the Chiefs on April 27 at the conclusion of the draft.[3]

Calgary Stampeders first stint [edit]

Arthur signed with the Calgary Stampeders on September 22, 2008. He helped lead Calgary to the Grey Cup championship in 2008.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers [edit]

On September 20, 2009 Arthur was traded along with fellow receiver Titus Ryan, and defensive lineman Odell Willis to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for receivers Arjei Franklin, and Romby Bryant.

Calgary Stampeders second stint [edit]

On July 19, 2010, Arthur signed with the Calgary Stampeders.

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References [edit]

  1. ^ "Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents". kcchiefs.com. May 2, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-02. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Chiefs Place Merritt on NFI; Release 21 Others". kcchiefs.com. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2008-09-16. [dead link]
  3. ^ Marla Ridenour (April 29, 2008). "Arthur, Reynolds end day pleased Calls from Jets, Chiefs wash away any frustration for players with local ties". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2008-06-02.