Chris Osei-Kusi (born September 22, 1997) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 13 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
 Osei-Kusi with the Tiger-Cats in 2023 | |
| Born: | September 22, 1997 Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| University | Windsor Queen's |
| High school | Cardinal Ambrozic |
| CFL draft | 2019, Round: 4, Pick: 30 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019–2021 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 2021–2022 | Edmonton Elks |
| 2023–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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University career edit
Osei-Kusi played U Sports football for the Queen's Gaels from 2015 to 2018.[1][2] He played in 28 games where he had 126 receptions for 1,862 yards and eight receiving touchdowns, while also scoring a rushing touchdown and a punt return touchdown.[3]
He then transferred to the University of Windsor in 2019 to complete a law degree and played for the Lancers where he appeared in seven games and recorded 34 receptions for 560 yards and two touchdowns.[3][4]
Professional career edit
Montreal Alouettes edit
Osei-Kusi was selected in the fourth round, 30th overall, by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2019 CFL Draft.[5] He attended training camp in 2019 and played in both pre-season games, but he returned to school and completed his U Sports eligibility.[6] He re-signed with the team to a two-year contract on January 15, 2020, but did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.[7]
In 2021, Osei-Kusi began the season on the practice roster, but was released on September 13, 2021.[8]
Edmonton Elks edit
On September 21, 2021, Osei-Kusi signed with the Edmonton Elks.[9] He played in his first professional game on October 29, 2021, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[2] He played in five regular season games where he had one special teams tackle.[8]
In 2022, he made the team's opening day roster and played in 17 games, starting in four, where he had six catches for 79 yards and six special teams tackles.[2][8] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[10]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats edit
On February 17, 2023, it was announced that Osei-Kusi had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[11] He began the season as an opening day starter, but was moved to a backup role in week 2 and then the practice roster in week 4.[12] He returned to the active roster for the team's 15th game of the season and started the last three regular season games of 2023.[12] Osei-Kusi played in seven regular season games, starting in four, where he had three receptions for 13 yards.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Chris Osei-Kusi". Queen's Gaels. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Chris Osei-Kusi". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Ticats sign Canadian receiver Osei-Kusi". 3DownNation. February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Osei-Kusi". Windsor Lancers. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Alouettes load up on national talent". Montreal Alouettes. May 3, 2019.
- ^ "Alouettes sign explosive Canadian receiver Chris Osei-Kusi". 3DownNation. January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Alouettes sign receiver Chris Osei-Kusi". Montreal Alouettes. January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c "2023 CFL Guide & Record Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. p. 57. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Elks add a pair of Canadians". Edmonton Elks. September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats sign National receiver Osei-Kusi". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
External links edit
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
- Queen's Golden Gaels bio
Media related to Chris Osei-Kusi at Wikimedia Commons
