OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS have finalized a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, acquiring Global tight end Jevoni Robinson in exchange for a conditional eighth-round 2027 CFL Canadian Draft pick, the team announced on Saturday.
Robinson, 33, has suited up in 34 games over his two seasons in the CFL with the Tiger-Cats (2024-25), posting 33 receptions for 423 yards and five touchdowns. The six-foot-five, 240-pound native of Jamaica was originally selected by the BC Lions in the first round, seventh overall, in the 2023 CFL Global Draft.
Robinson also spent time in the National Football League with the Houston Texans (2017-18), in the AAF with the San Antonio Commanders (2019) and in the XFL with the St. Louis BattleHawks (2023). Robinson did not play college football; however, he did play basketball at NC State and Barry University before spending one professional season in Italy..
The Ottawa REDBLACKS are on a Week 8 bye and will return to action in Week 9 when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, July 31.
