Jamal Robertson

Jamal Robertson (born January 10, 1977 in Washington, D.C.) is an Canadian football running back and kick returner in the Canadian Football League who plays for the BC Lions. He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Ohio Northern. Jamal is the greatest athlete ever at ONU where he has amassed numerous school records as well as being a national player of the year. Jamal also went to Walter E. Stebbins High School in Dayton, Ohio where he was an all state running back and a state champion in track & field..

NFL Europe
Robertson played for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa in 2002. He set an NFL Europe record for the longest run from scrimmage (a 90-yard touchdown against the Frankfurt Galaxy), played against the Berlin Thunder in World Bowl X, and was eventually named NFL Europe's offensive MVP.

San Francisco 49ers
After his stellar performance in NFL Europe, Robertson was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2002.

Carolina Panthers
Robertson was signed by the Carolina Panthers in 2004 after being waived by the 49ers. He was used primarily as a kick returner, but injuries to Stephen Davis, DeShaun Foster, and Nick Goings gave him the opportunity to play from the running back position. He gained 71 yards on 16 attempts in 2004, and 41 yards on 14 attempts in 2005. At one point, he played as the #1 tailback during the 2005 NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Robertson was released in the final round of cuts before the 2006 NFL season. 

Atlanta Falcons
On December 13, 2006 Robertson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries to Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood. Jamal was released on August 8, 2007 prior to playing a single pre-season game.

Saskatchewan Roughriders
Due to injuries to running backs Corey Holmes, Wes Cates, and Josh Ranek the Saskatchewan Roughriders brought in Jamal for insurance on November 14, 2007.

Toronto Argonauts
On June 5, 2008, he was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for Leron Mitchell. The trade came after Argonaut starter Tyler Ebell ruptured his achilles tendon, necessitating a move for Toronto.

BC Lions
On March 22, 2010, it was announced that Robertson had signed with the BC Lions. He had resign with the BC Lions on January 24, 2010.