Calgary Stampeders slotback Kamar Jorden no longer waiting in the wings
CALGARY — Kamar Jorden was finally a frontrunner for a starting job at Calgary Stampeders training camp this year. The receiver has made the most of his chance early this season.
With four touchdown catches and another scored on the ground, Jorden is tied with B.C. Lions receiver Jeremiah Johnson for a CFL-leading five TDs.
Jorden ranks third in receiving yards (380) behind Toronto’s S.J. Green (453) and Ottawa’s Greg Ellingson (435).
Unlike the trajectory of Stampeder teammate and fellow receiver DaVaris Daniels, who went from the practice roster to the CFL rookie award in 2016, Jorden took more time to come into his own after signing as a practice-roster player back in 2013.