Chris Osei-Kusi
No. 13     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Osei-Kusi with the Tiger-Cats in 2023
Born: (1997-09-22) September 22, 1997
Brampton, Ontario
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
UniversityWindsor
Queen's
High schoolCardinal Ambrozic
CFL Draft2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 30
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2019–2021Montreal Alouettes*
2021–2022Edmonton Elks
2023–presentHamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

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).

University career

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

Montreal Alouettes

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

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

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

  1. ↑ "Chris Osei-Kusi". Queen's Gaels. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Chris Osei-Kusi". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Ticats sign Canadian receiver Osei-Kusi". 3DownNation. February 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Chris Osei-Kusi". Windsor Lancers. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Alouettes load up on national talent". Montreal Alouettes. May 3, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Alouettes sign explosive Canadian receiver Chris Osei-Kusi". 3DownNation. January 15, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Alouettes sign receiver Chris Osei-Kusi". Montreal Alouettes. January 15, 2020.
  8. 1 2 3 "2023 CFL Guide & Record Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. p. 57. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Elks add a pair of Canadians". Edmonton Elks. September 21, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Tiger-Cats sign National receiver Osei-Kusi". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 17, 2023.
  12. 1 2 3 "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
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