Hamid Mahmoudi

Hamid Mahmoudi is an Iranian former professional Canadian football cornerback who played two seasons for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning with the Lions in 99th [Grey Cup|2011].

University career

Mahmoudi played CIS football for the Montreal [Carabins football|Montreal Carabins].

Professional career

Mahmoudi was drafted 20th overall by the Lions in the 2010 CFL draft and signed a contract with the team on May 25, 2010. He spent the 2010 [BC Lions season|2010 season] on the practice roster, but played in seven games in 2011 where he recorded four special teams tackles. He was a member of the 99th Grey Cup championship team that year. He was released during training camp in the following season on June 14, 2012.