DeVier Posey
DeVier Stewart Posey is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Ohio State. He was also a member of the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Toronto Argonauts, Baltimore Ravens, Montreal Alouettes, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and BC Lions.
College career
Posey played college football at Ohio State. He started his college career with a 25-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Todd Boeckman against Youngstown State. On October 31, 2009, against New Mexico State, on a reverse, Posey threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher.On December 23, 2010, DeVier Posey and four other Ohio State players were suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season, but were allowed to play in Ohio State's bowl game, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which they won 31–26 vs. Arkansas. DeVier Posey was said to have sold a jersey, pants, and shoes that he had previously worn in a game. The other suspended players were quarterback Terrelle Pryor, running back Dan Herron, offensive lineman Mike Adams and defensive end Solomon Thomas.
Professional career
Houston Texans
In the 2012 NFL draft, Posey was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round.On January 13, 2013, he injured his ankle during the New England Patriots 41–28 win over the Texans in the AFC Divisional Rounds. Further testing indicated that he had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.
New York Jets
The Texans traded Posey and their 2015 third round, fifth round, and seventh round draft picks to the New York Jets in exchange for New York's 2015 third round draft pick on May 1, 2015. He was waived on August 30, 2015.Denver Broncos
On January 4, 2016, the Denver Broncos signed Posey. He was released by the Broncos on August 29, 2016.Toronto Argonauts
On September 19, 2016, the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League signed Posey. Posey appeared in four games for the Argonauts in his first year in the CFL; recording 13 receptions for 161 yards. Posey also returned punts and kickoffs. After a strong start to the 2017 season Posey was placed on the team's six-game injured list with an undisclosed injury.On Nov. 26, Posey scored a touchdown in the 105th Grey Cup on a 100-yard pass play, the longest pass in the championship game's history, and was named the Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. Posey, who was set to become a free agent on February 13, 2018, was released by the Argos on February 2, 2018 so he could pursue NFL opportunities.