Kody Case (born September 11, 1998) is an American professional

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and

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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and

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. He has also been a member of the

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of the

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(NFL).

Early life

Case played

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at South Central Calhoun High School in Lake City, Iowa as a

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, and

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. He recorded high school totals of 120 receptions for 2,205 yards and 32 touchdowns, and 142 carries for 1,432 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also totaled 147 tackles and 13 interceptions on defense. Case was a two-time all-state selection. He participated in basketball and track in high school as well.

College career

South Dakota

Case first played

for the

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from 2017 to 2021. He set a South Dakota freshman record with five receiving touchdowns in 2017. In the 2019 season opener, he tied the South Dakota single-game record for receptions with 11 receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Overall, Case caught 82 passes for 1,157 yards and nine touchdowns during his tenure at South Dakota. He was medically

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in 2018 and the 2020 season was shortened due to the

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. He played with future Blue Bombers teammate

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while at South Dakota.

Illinois

Case transferred to play for the

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in 2022. He played in four games during the 2022 season, primary on specials teams, and did not record any receptions.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

George signed with the

of the

(NFL) on May 8, 2023 after going undrafted in the

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. He was waived on August 27, 2023.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

George signed with the

of the

(CFL) on January 18, 2024. He was released on May 27, and later signed to the team's practice roster on June 30. He was promoted to the active roster on July 15, 2024, mainly to serve as a return specialist.

References

External links

South Dakota Coyotes bioWinnipeg Blue Bombers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Case, Kody Living people 1998 births Indianapolis Colts players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players South Dakota Coyotes football players Illinois Fighting Illini football players American football wide receivers American football return specialists Canadian football wide receivers Canadian football return specialists Players of American football from Iowa Players of Canadian football from Iowa People from Calhoun County, Iowa