Personal information | |
---|---|
Born: | Alexandria, Alabama, U.S. | September 11, 1987
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Alexandria (AL) |
College: | Jacksonville State |
Position: | Cornerback |
Undrafted: | 2011 |
Career history | |
| |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
CFL status: | International |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca |
Lee Anthony Heath Jr. (born September 11, 1987) is a former American football cornerback. Heath was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2011 in the NFL, where he played for several years before playing Canadian football for the final 3 years of his career. He played college football for Jacksonville State University.
Heath previously played for the Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL), as well as the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Heath played 3 years for Jacksonville State Gamecocks football in Division I FCS. Over three years of on field play from 2007-2009, Heath played in 34 games, amassing 112 tackles, forced 3 fumbles, recovered 2 fumbles, and blocked 2 kicks. Heath also defended 29 passes, intercepting 8 of them; he managed to return two interceptions for touchdowns. During his junior season, Heath was a second team All-America selection. [1]
Heath was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2011 NFL draft, he was released by the Jaguars on July 31, 2012.
He was signed by the Bengals on August 4, 2012, then released on August 31, 2012.
Heath signed with the Buffalo Bills practice squad on September 3, 2012.
Buffalo released him on August 31, 2013, prior to the start of the regular season. [2]
Heath signed with the Cleveland Browns practice squad on December 4, 2013. [3] The Browns released Heath on August 25, 2014. [4]
In November 2014, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins to their practice squad and promoted to the active roster on December 13, 2014. [5]
Heath was signed on August 5, 2015 following the retirement of Chris Houston. [6] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers. [7]
Heath was signed on November 16, 2015 to the practice squad of the Falcons. [8] On December 8, 2015, he was released from the practice squad.
On December 30, 2015, the New York Giants signed Heath to their practice squad. [9]
Heath entered the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts for the 2016 season. He got off to a fast start, with 3 interceptions in his first 5 games. He played 10 games with the Argos, and was named player of the week following a two interception performance before being traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [10]
Heath's trade to the Bombers involved two high draft picks and Heath, in exchange for quarterback Drew Willy. While Willy's stint with the Argos lasted only a few games, missing out on the playoffs, and being released after the following preseason, Heath picked up where he left off by recording an interception in back to back regular season games against the BC Lions and helping Winnipeg reach the postseason; the Bombers lost a revenge game to the Lions in the Western semi-final. Despite playing a majority of his season in the Eastern Division, Heath's outstanding first year in the CFL culminated in his being named a West Division All-Star, having recorded a total of 51 defensive tackles, 5 special teams tackles, and 7 interceptions, leading the league along with Bombers teammate Maurice Leggett. Heath was further honored by being named to the League All-Star team. [11]
During the 2017 season, Heath continued his strong play for Winnipeg, playing in all 18 games and recording 64 defensive tackles and a sack. Heath had 5 more interceptions on the year, with 4 coming in the first 3 games of the season. Heath did not intercept another pass until week 17, but returned it for a touchdown. Following Winnipeg's playoff defeat, Heath was again named both a Divisional and League-wide All-Star. [12]
After being named the #8 available free agent for 2018, Heath returned to Toronto on a one year contract. [13] However, much like his first sting with Toronto, Heath was traded to another team following a hot start to the year, with 24 tackles and 2 interceptions in Toronto's first 6 games.
Toronto traded Heath to the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for National lineman Ryan Bomben in early August, following a slew on injuries to Montreal's secondary, which forced Heath to make his Alouettes debut on only 3 days of practise. Heath did not learn about the move until he saw the news on Twitter. [14] Playing in 12 games with Montreal meant that Heath's combined stats for the year were 18 games played, recording a career high 70 tackles and 3 interceptions. His one interception with Montreal came late in the year against the Argonauts.
Heath did not sign with another team or an alternate league (such as the AAF or the XFL) following the 2018 season, and finished his CFL career with 185 defensive tackles, 5 special teams stops, one sack, one defensive touchdown, and 15 interceptions. Despite only three years of play in the CFL, he was named as eligible for the All-Decade Team. [15]
Jovon Johnson is a former professional Canadian football defensive back. He was the winner of the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2011 while with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, becoming the first defensive back to win the award in the league. He is also a two-time CFL All-Star and five-time CFL East Division All-Star. In addition, he was a member of the 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders that won the Grey Cup, though he spent little time on the active roster and finished the last game on the practice roster. He has also been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Erie RiverRats, Ottawa Redblacks, and Montreal Alouettes.
Isaiah "Ike" Charlton is a former professional Canadian football linebacker and currently the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a player, he spent most of his professional career playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech.
Drew Willy is a former American professional Canadian football quarterback. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Buffalo. Willy has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Locomotives, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers, and most notably the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts, and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Corvey Irvin is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
Hénoc Muamba is a Congolese-Canadian football player for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected first overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draft, becoming the first player from St. Francis Xavier University to be chosen first overall in the draft. In 2022, he won the Grey Cup with the Argonauts and was named the game's most valuable player (MVP) and Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian; the 2nd player in history to ever earn both awards.
Jeff Hecht is a former Canadian football defensive back. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent on May 26, 2011 by the Montreal Alouettes following the 2011 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football with the Saint Mary's Huskies.
Adam Bighill is an American gridiron football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Hs is a three-time Grey Cup champion, winning with the BC Lions in 2011 and twice more with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021. He is a three-time winner of the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award and is a six-time CFL All-Star and eight-time CFL West All-Star. He also spent time with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Washington Wildcats.
Marcus Ball is a professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Ball went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft but signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Ball attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he was voted Class 5A defensive player of the year. He played college football at Florida State, Pearl River Community College, and Memphis. Ball has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, and Calgary Stampeders.
Boseko Lokombo is a Congolese-Canadian professional Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Oregon. Lokombo has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Montreal Alouettes, and Toronto Argonauts.
Jermaine Gabriel is a former professional Canadian football defensive back and is currently the defensive backs coach for the Saint Mary's Huskies of U Sports. He played for eight seasons with three teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and won a Grey Cup championship with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017.
Shawn Lemon is a professional gridiron football defensive lineman who is currently a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Akron and attended Westlake High School in Waldorf, Maryland. He has also been a member of eight CFL teams three arena football teams and two NFL teams.
Micah Awe is a Nigerian-born Canadian football linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas Tech. Awe has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Redblacks, BC Lions, and Montreal Alouettes.
Dominique Termansen is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football with the UBC Thunderbirds where he was a member of the 51st Vanier Cup championship team.
Dondre Wright is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Dewayne Hendrix is a professional gridiron football defensive tackle for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Brandon Calver is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Robert Priester is a professional gridiron football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Eli Mencer is a professional gridiron football defensive lineman and linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Kobe Williams is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Reggie Stubblefield is an American professional gridiron football defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).