Jabari Arthur
| Free agent | |||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Date of birth: | August 28, 1982 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | Montreal, Quebec | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | Montreal (QC) Vanier College | ||||||
| College: | Akron | ||||||
| CFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| CFL status: | National | ||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||
| Career CFL statistics as of 2013 | |||||||
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Jabari Arthur (born August 28, 1982) is a Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Arthur prepped at Vanier College in Montreal, winning Offensive Player-of-the-Year and Player-of-the-Year during the 2001 season. Arthur's play earned him a scholarship offer from the University of Akron, where Arthur would redshirt in 2003. After his redshirt year, new head coach J. D. Brookhart converted Arthur to a wide receiver.
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]
Early life
Arthur attended Vanier College in Montreal, Quebec.[3] Arthur's play as a quarterback earned him the Offensive Player-of-the-Year, as well as the Player-of-the-Year for his play during the 2001 season[4] Arthur also participated in Track and Field.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Jabari Arthur QB |
Montreal, Quebec | Vanier College | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | Jul 8, 2003 |
Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: – (QB) Rivals: – (QB), – (CAN) | ||||||
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Arthur committed to the University of Akron on July 8, 2003.[5] Arthur was not heavily recruited, as he only received one scholarship offer.[6]
College career
Jabari Authur played college football for the Zips. During his senior year, his Canadian Football League rights were held by the Calgary Stampeders, who drafted him in the 2007 CFL Draft even though he was returning to Akron for his senior year.[7]
Statistics
Source:[8]
| Receiving | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GS | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Long | |
| 2004 | Akron | 0 | 9 | 23 | 270 | 11.7 | 0 | 51 | |
| 2005 | Akron | 2 | 12 | 30 | 482 | 16.1 | 3 | 46 | |
| 2006 | Akron | 10 | 12 | 45 | 730 | 16.2 | 4 | 57 | |
| 2007 | Akron | 12 | 12 | 86 | 1,171 | 13.6 | 10 | 51 | |
| Totals | 24 | 45 | 184 | 2,653 | 14.4 | 17 | 57 | ||
- Numbers in Bold are Akron school records
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
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.[9]
Calgary Stampeders
Arthur signed with the Calgary Stampeders on September 22, 2008. He won the Grey Cup championship in 2008.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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 (II)
On July 19, 2010, Arthur signed with the Calgary Stampeders. Over the span of 4 seasons, 2010 through 2013, Arthur averaged 21.5 receptions, for 261 yards, and a total of 4 pass receptions. The 2013 CFL season being by far the best of the four years; netting 41 pass receptions for 510 yards with 3 touchdowns. Following the 2013 CFL season the Stamps resigned Arthur to a new contract; he was set to become a free-agent that off-season.[10] Arthur only caught 9 passes in the 2014 season (77 yards, 2 touchdowns). Despite the disappointing season the Stampeders extended his contract on March 11, 2015.[11]
References
- ↑ "Chiefs Agree to Terms with 17 Rookie Free Agents". kcchiefs.com. May 2, 2008. Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ↑ "Chiefs Place Merritt on NFI; Release 21 Others". kcchiefs.com. 2008-08-30. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ↑ "Vanier QB Jabari Arthur Receives Honour". www.vaniercollege.qc.ca. Vanier College. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Vanier College Athletics Latest News". www.vaniercollege.qc.ca. Vanier College. January 21, 2002. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Jabari Arthur". www.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Jabari Arthur". www.scout.com. Microsoft. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ Arden Zwelling (August 26, 2011). "Zwelling: Arthur aims to add to his trophy case". www.cfl.ca. Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Jabari Arthur Stats". www.sports-reference.com. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Stampeders ink receiver Jabari Arthur to new contract
- ↑ "Stamps Extend Jabari Arthur". Stampeders.com.