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Kody Case
No. 2     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Born: (1998-09-11) September 11, 1998 (age 25)
Lake City, Iowa, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Wide receiver, return specialist
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight182 lb (83 kg)
CollegeSouth Dakota (2017–2021)
Illinois (2022)
High schoolSouth Central Calhoun
(Lake City, IA)
Career history
As player
2023Indianapolis Colts*
2024–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Kody Case (born September 11, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at South Dakota and Illinois. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

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Case played high school football at South Central Calhoun High School in Lake City, Iowa as a wide receiver, running back, and defensive back. He recorded high school totals of 120 receptions for 2,205 yards and 32 touchdowns, and 142 carries for 1,432 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also totaled 147 tackles and 13 interceptions on defense. Case was a two-time all-state selection. He participated in basketball and track in high school as well.[1]

College career

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South Dakota

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Case first played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes from 2017 to 2021.[1][2] He set a South Dakota freshman record with five receiving touchdowns in 2017. In the 2019 season opener, he tied the South Dakota single-game record for receptions with 11 receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Overall, Case caught 82 passes for 1,157 yards and nine touchdowns during his tenure at South Dakota. He was medically redshirted in 2018 and the 2020 season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] He played with future Blue Bombers teammate Chris Streveler while at South Dakota.[3]

Illinois

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Case transferred to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2022. He played in four games during the 2022 season, primary on specials teams, and did not record any receptions.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄5 in
(1.77 m) 		182 lb
(83 kg) 		29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.44 s 1.58 s 2.62 s 4.18 s 6.91 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		 16 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Indianapolis Colts

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George signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) on May 8, 2023 after going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.[5][6] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[5][7]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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George signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 18, 2024.[5] He was released on May 27, and later signed to the team's practice roster on June 30.[8][5] He was promoted to the active roster on July 15, 2024, mainly to serve as a return specialist.[5][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Kody Case". fightingillini.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Becker, Dana (December 10, 2017). "Case makes a splash for Coyotes". messengernews.net. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Friesen, Paul (May 17, 2023). "FRIESEN: Learning from legends, chasing dreams: Bombers". winnipegsun.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "2023 Draft Scout Kody Case, Illinois NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Kody Case". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Becker, Dana (May 17, 2023). "Ex-South Central Calhoun star Case goes through rookie mini-camp with Colts". messengernews.net. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Kody Case: Gets cut loose". cbssports.com. August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Kody back on Case for Winnipeg Blue Bombers". 3downnation.com. July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Hamilton, Jeff (July 25, 2024). "Case making his case as Bombers' return man". winnipegfreepress.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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