Place of birth: Miami, Florida Roster status: Active Undrafted: 2011 Weight 79 kg | Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Name Johnny Lester | |
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Date of birth: (1988-02-06) February 6, 1988 (age 27) College Minot State Beavers football | ||
High school: Miami (FL) Southridge | ||
Johnny Lester #7
Johnny Lester III (born February 6, 1988) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Minot State University.
Contents
- Johnny Lester 7
- Crazy Arena Football Catch
- Early life
- College career
- Albany Panthers
- Georgia Fire
- New Orleans VooDoo
- References
Crazy Arena Football Catch
Early life
Lester attended Miami Southridge High School, in Miami, Florida, where he was a participant in both track and field and football.
College career
Lester signed to play college football and run track at Minot State University. As a freshman in 2006, Lester was redshirted. As a four-year starter he collected 23 receiving,12 special teams, and 2 rushing touchdowns. He holds the conference record for kick return touchdowns in a single season, and school record for 100m dash. Lester became a four time All Conference player, senior All American, and conference MVP during his time at Minot.
Albany Panthers
In 2013, Lester began his professional career signing with the Albany Panthers of the Professional Indoor Football League.
Georgia Fire
In 2014, Lester joined the Georgia Fire after the Panthers folded prior to the start of the season.
New Orleans VooDoo
In April, 2015, Lester signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League. Lester hauled in 26 receptions as a rookie for the VooDoo. When the VooDoo ceased operations on August 9, 2015, Lester became a free agent.