Congratulations to former Erie RiverRats DB Jovon Johnson who was named the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ most outstanding special teams player as selected by voting members of the Football Reporters of Canada and the CFL head coaches.
Johnson finished the season having returned 86 kicks for 912 yards and two touchdowns. The Mercyhurst Prep graduate had a 10.6 yards-per-punt-return average while also returning six missed field goals for 186 yards. Johnson also finished with 63 tackles and two interceptions while playing cornerback for the Blue Bombers, who finished the season 4-14.