B.C. Lions

B.C. Lions sign Simon Fraser standout Rysen John

by
3Down Staff
February 11, 2025

Photo courtesy: Simon Fraser

The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian receiver Rysen John.

The six-foot-seven, 220-pound target spent the past two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, making four catches for 19 yards over 17 regular-season games.

The 27-year-old was originally a third-round pick in the 2020 CFL Draft but spent the first three years of his professional career in the NFL as a member of the New York Giants and Chicago Bears at tight end. He didn’t see any regular-season action with either team.

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The native of Surrey, B.C. dominated at Simon Fraser University, making 132 catches for 1,928 yards and 20 touchdowns. He was named the school’s offensive MVP as a senior after leading the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) in receptions (53), receiving yards (861) and touchdowns (10).