Kenny Stafford facts for kids
Stafford with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021
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| Born: | April 20, 1990 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Toledo |
| High school | St. Francis DeSales (OH) |
| Career history | |
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| 2012 | Atlanta Falcons* |
| 2013 | Pittsburgh Power |
| 2013 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 2013 | Miami Dolphins* |
| 2013 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2014 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2015 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2016 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2017 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
| 2017–2019 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2019–2020 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2021* | Edmonton Elks |
| 2021 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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Kenny Stafford (born April 20, 1990) is an American former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver, catching passes for many teams. These included teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). Kenny is also the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Fame player Cris Carter.
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Playing in College
Kenny Stafford played college football for the University of Toledo. He was a key player for the Toledo Rockets team.
Professional Football Journey
Kenny Stafford started his professional career in 2012. He played for teams in different leagues.
Early Career Steps
Stafford first joined the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. Later, he played one game for the Pittsburgh Power in the Arena Football League (AFL). He then had a short time with the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
Joining the CFL
Kenny Stafford spent most of his career in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for several teams across Canada.
- Calgary Stampeders: In 2013, he joined the Calgary Stampeders. He caught 6 passes in 3 games for them.
- Montreal Alouettes (First Time): Stafford played for the Montreal Alouettes in 2014. He caught 20 passes and scored 1 touchdown that season.
- Edmonton Eskimos (Breakout Season): In 2015, Stafford was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos. This was his best season! He played in all 18 regular season games. He caught 47 passes for 732 yards and scored 9 touchdowns. He also helped the Eskimos win the 103rd Grey Cup championship.
- Montreal Alouettes (Second Time): Stafford returned to the Alouettes in 2016. He played 9 games and caught 16 passes.
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers: In 2017, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was with them for a short time.
- Edmonton Eskimos (Second Time): Stafford rejoined the Eskimos later in 2017. He had another great year in 2018. He caught a career-high 55 passes for 781 yards.
- Saskatchewan Roughriders: In 2019, Stafford was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He did not play in any games for them.
- Edmonton Elks: In 2021, he signed with the Edmonton Elks. This team used to be called the Eskimos.
- Ottawa Redblacks: Later in 2021, Stafford joined the Ottawa Redblacks. He played 8 games and caught 17 passes. He scored 3 touchdowns for the Redblacks.
Career Highlights
Kenny Stafford was a strong wide receiver in the CFL. His biggest achievement was winning the Grey Cup in 2015 with the Edmonton Eskimos. He played 78 games in the CFL. He caught 211 passes for 2,868 yards and scored 21 touchdowns.
Career Statistics Summary
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| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | Avg | Long | TD | |
| CFL totals | 78 | 211 | 2,868 | 13.6 | 70 | 21 | ||
