Savon Scarver

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Savon Scarver
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-23) December 23, 1998 (age 25)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Centennial
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
College: Utah State (2017–2021)
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Savon Scarver (born December 23, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver. He previously played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Utah State.

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Early life

Scarver played high school football at Centennial High School in Las Vegas. Scarver was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to play football at Utah State. [1] [2]

College career

After recording 156 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns, 742 return yards, and two return touchdowns, he was named a Consensus All-American as an all-purpose back. [3] For his efforts, he was named the recipient of the 2018 Jet Award, given to the top return specialist in college football. [4]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Scarver signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022, but was waived three days later. [5] [6]

Ottawa Redblacks

Scarver signed with the Ottawa Redblacks as a member of their practice squad on September 22, 2022, but did not play in a game in 2022. [7] In 2023, Scarver played in the first five regular season games where he recorded seven receptions for 69 yards and three punt returns for 18 yards. He was then demoted to the practice roster and then later released on July 26, 2023. [8]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 7, 2024, it was announced that Scarver had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. [9] However, he was released during training camp on May 19, 2024. [10]

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References

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  10. "Double blue bring back QB Nick Arbuckle". Toronto Argonauts. May 19, 2024.