November 27, 2017

Devier Posey Named Grey Cup Mvp

DeVier Posey (85) of the Toronto Argonauts after winning the 105th Grey Cup game at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON. Sunday, November 26, 2017. (Photo: Johany Jutras)

OTTAWA — Toronto Argonauts second-year receiver DeVier Posey has been named the Grey Cup MVP.

Posey led the 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw with seven catches for 175 yards and a touchdown, helping the Argos earn a dramatic 27-24 win over the Calgary Stampeders.

The sophomore receiver’s big day included a 100-yard touchdown in the first half, the longest offensive touchdown in Grey Cup history.

After getting his feet wet late in 2016, Posey came on strong in a lead role on Marc Trestman’s new-look offence. The primary deep threat, Posey racked up 744 yards and seven touchdowns in a shortened 12-game season, averaging 14.3 yards per catch.

Posey came to the Argos after a career south of the border, where he was drafted as a receiver and a returner by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.