The BC Lions announced this morning the return of another key offensive piece as National wide receiver Jevon Cottoy has signed a two-year contract extension. He was eligible to become a free agent next Tuesday.
Cottoy, 25, made more strides in 2021 with 39 receptions for 519 yards and three majors in 14 games. His receiving total was third on the squad behind Bryan Burnham and Lucky Whitehead.
Cottoy emerged as one of the surprising additions from 2019 training camp, suiting up in 16 games in his first CFL season while recording 38 catches for 316 yards and a touchdown.
That production earned him a team nomination for CFL Most Outstanding Rookie and led to NFL tryouts with San Francisco and Las Vegas in 2020.
Cottoy was a standout with the Langley Rams in 2018, registering 38 catches for 657 yards and eight touchdowns in the regular season.
He followed that up with a remarkable 645 yards and eight more majors on 25 catches through four playoff games as the Rams advanced to play Saskatoon in the Canadian Bowl. Cottoy was named a BCFC All-Star for his efforts.
Born on the island of Saint Vincent, Cottoy moved to Calgary with his family at a young age and began his junior football career with the Calgary Colts in 2016 before moving to the west coast.