Jabari Arthur


Jabari Arthur 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. Arthur was released by the Chiefs on August 30, 2008.

Early life

Arthur attended Vanier College in Montreal, Quebec. 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 Arthur also participated in Track and Field.
Arthur committed to the University of Akron on July 8, 2003. Arthur was not heavily recruited, as he only received one scholarship offer.

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.

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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.

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. Arthur only caught 9 passes in the 2014 season. Despite the disappointing season the Stampeders extended his contract on March 11, 2015.