SEARCY – A second Harding University football player has signed a professional contract with a Canadian Football League team, as wide receiver Jordan Watson became a Hamilton Tiger-Cat on Monday.Watson, a native of Pensacola, Fla., played four seasons at Harding from 2007-10. He had 131 receptions for 2,019 yards and 18 touchdowns. Watson ranked fourth in reception yards, tied for fourth in receiving touchdowns, and fifth in receptions at Harding.
A week ago, former Harding defensive back Eddie Russ, Jr., signed with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Canadian Football League teams are allowed to carry 68 players into training camp, but must cut down to 46 active players for its first game. A team cannot have more than 22 non-Canadian players on its active roster.
The Tiger-Cats begin their training camp in early June and play their first preseason game on June 18 against the Toronto Argonauts. The first regular season game is July 1 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The Canadian Football League plays a 19-week regular season that culminates with the Grey Cup, the Canadian version of the Super Bowl, on Nov. 27 in Vancouver.
by Scott Goode
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