Even great college players don\u2019t always find a professional career in the NFL. While recent Spring leagues provide a professional opportunity for many, the Canadian Football League has long been the most highly regarded professional organization outside of \u201cthe league.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Canadian version of the game has some key differences from the NCAA and NFL versions, encouraging more spread passing than ground-and-pound. Competition is quite fierce for the limited number of rosters spots available to Americans, but some former Ducks have survived and even thrived in the version of the game played in the cold north. With the CFL season in full swing, let\u2019s check in on former Oregon players currently playing for Canadian teams.<\/p>\n
QB Vernon Adams Jr. – Calgary Stampeders<\/p>\n
The 10-year CFL veteran is off to the best start of his career, completing a blistering 137 of 209 for 1989 yards with 20 touchdowns and 0 interceptions so far this season. As seen above, going back to last season he now has the CFL record for consecutive touchdown passes without an interception.<\/p>\n
Curiously, the the top two spots in the CFL record book for consecutive pass completions are both held by Ducks: Jeremiah Masoli with 23 and Jason Maas with 22.<\/p>\n
QB Anthony Brown Jr. – Montreal Alouettes<\/p>\n
Brown had spent time on NFL rosters as a backup and practice player, along with exploring spring league options, and signed with the Alouettes in February. He is currently on Montreal\u2019s practice squad.<\/p>\n
WR Johnny Johnson III – Saskatchewan Roughriders<\/p>\n
Similarly to Brown this is Johnson\u2019s first season in the CFL<\/a> having had a stint as an NFL practice player and other leagues. He was elevated from the Roughriders practice squad at the start of this month and recorded a single catch in Saskatchewan\u2019s last three games.<\/p>\n DB Bennett Williams – Ottawa Redblacks<\/p>\n