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Jake Herslow
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Herslow with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
No. 87 – Toronto Argonauts
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998 (age 26)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Cox (Virginia Beach)
College:
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards

Jake Herslow (born March 13, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life

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Herslow attended Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

College career

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After using a redshirt year in 2016, Herslow played college football for the Old Dominion Monarchs from 2017 to 2019.[1] He played in 30 games with the Monarchs where he recorded 11 receptions for 109 yards along with 15 special teams tackles.[1][2]

Herslow then transferred to the University of Houston and joined the Houston Cougars football team in 2021 as a walk-on.[2] He played in all 14 games, starting in the last six, where he had 36 catches for 480 yards and five touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

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Seattle Seahawks

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After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Herslow signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 6, 2022.[3] However, he was waived shortly after on May 13, 2022, when the team signed two other receivers.[4]

Houston Roughnecks

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Upon becoming eligible for the 2023 XFL draft, Herslow was allocated to the Houston Roughnecks.[5] However, he was released on January 24, 2023.[5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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On April 28, 2023, it was announced that Herslow had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[6] However, after suffering a knee injury in training camp, he was released on May 22, 2023.[5][7] After becoming healthy, Herslow was re-signed on July 13, 2023, to a practice roster agreement.[7][8][9] He did not dress in a game and was eventually released on August 19, 2023.[9]

Toronto Argonauts

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After the 2024 CFL season had started, Herslow was signed by the Toronto Argonauts June 14, 2024, to a practice roster agreement.[10] He remained on the practice roster for most of the season until he played in the last regular season game of 2024 on October 25, 2024, against the Edmonton Elks.[11] In that game, he recorded two receptions for 55 yards and scored his first touchdown on a 29-yard pass from Nick Arbuckle.[11][12] With incumbent starter Damonte Coxie out with injury, Herslow also dressed in the team's East Semi-Final win over the Ottawa Redblacks where he had four catches for 47 yards and one touchdown.[13][14]

Personal life

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Herslow was born to parents Rob and Christine Herslow and has two brothers, Josh and Jeremy.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Jake Herslow". Old Dominion Monarchs. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Jake Herslow". Houston Cougars. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Seahawks Sign 14 Undrafted Free Agents; Four Of Nine Draft Picks". Seattle Seahawks. May 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "Seahawks Shuffle Receiver Room With Six Roster Moves". Sports Illustrated. May 13, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Jake Herslow". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Riders Sign American Receiver Jake Herslow". Saskatchewan Roughriders. April 28, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Argos sign former Rider training camp darling Jake Herslow". 3DownNation. June 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Riders Sign Wide Receiver Jake Herslow". Saskatchewan Roughriders. July 13, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "Argos ink American WR Jake Herslow". Toronto Argonauts. June 14, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  12. ^ "Elks end season with walk-off overtime win over Argos". Canadian Football League. October 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Double Blue Wave: Argos roll past Redblacks in ESF". Canadian Football League. November 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "Toronto Argonauts vs Ottawa Redblacks". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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