Jonathan Hood (born December 23, 1985) is a former professional

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who played in the

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(CFL).

Amateur football

Hood played high school football in Mississauga for the Father Michael Goetz Gators, and played

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for the

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and the

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Professional football

Edmonton Eskimos

Hood was drafted 26th overall by the

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in the

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, but failed to stick with the team after spending seven weeks on the practice roster.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Hood was signed by the

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on May 28, 2010.

Toronto Argonauts

On March 20, 2013, Hood signed with the

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Post football career

As of 2017, Hood is teaching at the

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and also pursuing a Phd from the

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References

External links

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Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hood, Jonathan 1985 births Living people Canadian football defensive backs Edmonton Elks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Sportspeople from Mississauga Players of Canadian football from Ontario St. Francis Xavier X-Men football players Toronto Argonauts players Western Mustangs football players