Bakari Grant
Canadian football player
Bakari Grant (born June 24, 1987) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Calgary Stampeders, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Grant played college football at UC Davis.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Grant signed with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was released without ever appearing in any games for the 49ers.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On May 30, 2011, Grant signed a contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. In his first season in the CFL Grant played in 13 of the 18 regular season games; accumulating 507 yards on 42 receptions with two touchdowns. His second season in the CFL was very similar to his first; he finished the year with 476 yards on 38 receptions and five touchdowns in 12 games played.
The 2013 season was a breakout year for Grant as he was named to his first CFL All-Star team. He played in 17 regular season games, and all three playoff games.
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