Johnny Lester
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||||
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| Born | February 6, 1988 Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Miami (FL) Southridge | ||||||||||||
| College | Minot State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2011: undrafted | ||||||||||||
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Johnny Lester III (born February 6, 1988) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football at Minot State University.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Lester attended Miami Southridge High School, in Miami, Florida,[1] where he was a participant in both track and field and football.
College career
[edit | edit source]Lester signed to play college football and run track at Minot State University. As a freshman in 2006, Lester was redshirted. As a four-year starter he collected 23 receiving, 12 special team, and 2 rushing touchdowns. He holds the conference record for kick return touchdowns in a single season, and school record for 100 meter dash. Lester became a four time All-Conference player, senior All-American, and won the conference Most Valuable Player Award during his time at Minot.
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Albany Panthers
[edit | edit source]In 2013, Lester began his professional career signing with the Albany Panthers of the Professional Indoor Football League.[2]
Georgia Fire
[edit | edit source]In 2014, Lester joined the Georgia Fire after the Panthers folded prior to the start of the season.[3]
New Orleans VooDoo
[edit | edit source]In April 2015, Lester signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League.[4] Lester hauled in 26 receptions as a rookie for the VooDoo. When the VooDoo ceased operations on August 9, 2015, Lester became a free agent.
References
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