| No. 64 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
 Johnson before a Redblacks game in 2019. | |
| Born: | August 21, 1994 Regina, Saskatchewan |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 290 lb (130 kg) |
| University | Saskatchewan |
| CFL Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 |
| Drafted by | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017–2020 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2021–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career stats | |
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For the Canadian filmmaker, see Evan Johnson (filmmaker).
Evan Johnson (born August 21, 1994) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Saskatchewan Huskies from 2013 to 2016.[1]
Professional career
Ottawa Redblacks
Johnson was drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks in the first round with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 24, 2017.[2] He dressed for his first professional regular season game on June 23, 2017 in the RedBlacks' season opener in a tie against the Calgary Stampeders. He played in his first playoff game in the 2017 East Semi-Final loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In 2018, he played in 16 regular season games and played in the 106th Grey Cup game where the RedBlacks lost to the Stampeders. Overall, he played in three seasons for Ottawa where he dressed in 52 regular season games. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On the first day of free agency in 2021, Johnson signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 9, 2021.[3]
References
- ↑ "2016 football, Evan Johnson". huskies.usask.ca. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Redblacks come to terms with first round pick". cfl.ca. May 24, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Riders bring offensive lineman Johnson home". Saskatchewan Roughriders. February 9, 2021.