Johnny Forzani
Canadian football player (born 1988)
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Johnny Forzani (born November 3, 1988)[1] is a former professional football player for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL.
| No. 80 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 3, 1988 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington State |
| CFL draft | 2010: Supplemental 3rd round |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | Calgary Stampeders |
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.[2]
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.[2][3] He was also on the Stampeders' practice squad in 2007.[3]
Forzani's father, Tom, played for the Stampeders for 11 years.
