Johnny Augustine
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
 Augustine at Winnipeg's 2021 Grey Cup celebration | |
| Born: | July 7, 1993 Welland, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| University | Guelph |
| CFL draft | 2017, undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| 2018 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
| 2018–2024 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2025–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Johnny Augustine (born July 7, 1993) is a professional Canadian football running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
[edit]Augustine played CIS football at the University of Guelph playing for the Guelph Gryphons.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Edmonton Eskimos
[edit]After very high expectations of being drafted early, Augustine went undrafted in the 2017 CFL Draft, but was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos shortly after on May 15, 2017.[3] He was part of the final training camp cuts and was released on June 18, 2017.[4]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]Augustine signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 16, 2018, but was released prior to training camp on April 23, 2018.[5]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
[edit]On May 16, 2018, it was announced that Augustine was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6] He played in nine regular season games in 2018 where he had seven carries for 51 yards and one touchdown.[7] In 2019, he played in 16 regular season games where he recorded 38 carries for 242 yards and six receptions for 92 yards and one receiving touchdown.[7] Augustine also played in all three post-season games that year where he was a part of the 107th Grey Cup victory when the Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[8]
On December 27, 2019, it was announced that Augustine was signed to a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers.[9][10] However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. In the 2021 season, he played in 14 regular season games and had 40 carries for 285 yards.[7] In the 108th Grey Cup game, he recorded one special teams tackle in the team's second straight championship win over the Tiger-Cats.[11]
In the next three seasons, Augustine continued to serve primarily as a backup running back where he played in all 18 regular season games and both post-season in each year. He played in five straight Grey Cup games, but the Blue Bombers lost their last three appearances. Augustine became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.[12][13]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
[edit]On February 21, 2025, it was announced that Augustine had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "For Comparisons Sake Projecting Johnny Augustine".
- ^ "Guelph Gryphons running back climbs in CFL draft rankings".
- ^ "Esks Ink undrafted running back Johnny Augustine". Canadian Football League. May 15, 2017.
- ^ "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Augustine not fazed by club's depth at running back".
- ^ a b c "Johnny Augustine". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Welland's Johnny Augustine is now a Grey Cup champion".
- ^ "Blue Bombers re-sign running back Johnny Augustine".
- ^ "Canadian RB Johnny Augustine re-ups with Blue Bombers".
- ^ "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Veteran Canadian RB Johnny Augustine Signs With Ticats". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 21, 2025.