Wesley Michael Nott (born May 19, 1952) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(NFL) and

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(CFL). He played

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for the

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. He was a member of the

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and

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of the NFL, the

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and

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of the CFL, and the

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of the

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(USFL).

Early life and college

Wesley Michael Nott was born on May 19, 1952, in

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. He attended

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and graduated in 1970. Nott played played

for the

of the

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, with his final year being in 1974. He only played in five games total during his final two years of college.

Professional career

Despite an unimpressive college career, Nott was signed by the

due to his strong arm. He was placed on injured reserve in 1975 and did not play any games that year. He played in one game for the Chiefs during the 1976 season, completing four of ten passes for 46 yards while also punting once for 35 yards. Nott was released by the Chiefs on August 31, 1977. Nott signed with the

of the

(CFL) on October 2, 1977. During the final game of the season on November 6, 1977, Nott entered the game after starter Eric Guthrie suffered an injury. However, Nott separated his shoulder on a hit by

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. Nott ended up requiring surgery for his injury, which left him out of football for the entire 1978 season. Overall, Nott dressed in three games for the Roughriders during the 1977 season, completing four of 15 passes for 70 yards and two interceptions. Nott was signed by the

in May 1979. He was

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by the Raiders on August 14, 1979. Nott signed with the

of the CFL on August 24, 1979. He dressed in five games for the Lions during the 1979 season, completing 16 of 27 passes (59.3%) for 376 yards two touchdowns, and one interception. He dressed in four games, including his only career pro start, in 1980, recording 20 completions on 43 attempts (46.5%) for 383 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. Nott was released by the Lions on June 29, 1981, before the start of the 1981 CFL season. He signed with the Lions again in 1982 but was cut before the start of the season. Nott played touch football during the fall 1982 season. In November 1982, the

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of the

(USFL) traded Nott's USFL negotiating rights to the

for Walt Williams. Nott had been working as an investment consultant in

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when he learned the Federals had acquired his rights. He signed with the Federals on December 10, 1982. He was cut on February 22, 1983.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nott, Mike Living people 1952 births Players of American football from Sonoma County, California Players of American football from Humboldt County, California Players of Canadian football from California American football quarterbacks Canadian football quarterbacks Santa Clara Broncos football players Kansas City Chiefs players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Oakland Raiders players BC Lions players Washington Federals/Orlando Renegades players Sportspeople from Eureka, California Analy High School alumni