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WATCH: Former Rutgers play-making WR takes back two punt return TDs in his first CFL game
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Janarion Grant was a fantastic player at Rutgers.
The speedy wide receiver played from 2013-17 and scored 14 total touchdowns. Health was a consistent issue for Grant, but to give some perspective on how deadly he was on returns, eight of his 14 TDs were on punt and kickoff returns.
Grant, now 25-years-old, plays in the CFL for the Winnepeg Blue Bombers. On Thursday, Grant’s Blue Bombers took on the Calgary Stampeders. Grant’s team ended up winning the game 26-24.
Why was his team victorious?
Look no further than the former Scarlet Knights’ return skills. Here are Grant’s two punt return TDs:
Welcome to the @CFL, Janarion Grant! 👀#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/fqGb06Ei0S
— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) August 9, 2019
Make that ANOTHER kick return TD for Janarion Grant! 😲👀#CFLGameday pic.twitter.com/qU39oEiLG9
— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) August 9, 2019
Grant has speed to burn, to say the least. Big Ten opponents felt this a few years ago, and now CFL opponents are feeling the same wrath.
The fact is that when Grant is healthy, he is an absolute play-maker, no matter the league.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.