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James Letcher Jr. returns missed FG 128 yards for Alouettes touchdown

James Letcher returned a missed field goal 128 yards for a Montreal TD

This return of a missed field goal might have gone through different area codes. James Letcher Jr. of the Montreal Alouettes caught a Brett Lauther field goal attempt in the back of the end zone on Friday night.

The third of four missed field goals by Saskatchewan’s kicker proved incredibly costly. Rather than concede a rouge — one point — Letcher got on his horse and never stopped in the fourth quarter.

One hundred and twenty-eight yards later, Letcher had given the Alouettes the lead. After the PAT, it was 20-17 for Montreal, which went on to win the game, 27-24.

The return didn’t set a team record. Trent Guy returned a missed field goal 129 yards in a 2012 win over the Toronto Argonauts.

And there is video proof:

Montreal Alouettes’ James Letcher Jr. returns missed field goal 125 yards for TD

James Letcher Jr. with a spectacular TD return of a missed field goal for Montreal against Edmonton

James Letcher Jr. collected a missed field goal in the CFL game on Saturday in the game between his Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Elks and was off and running.

He finished the play 125 yards later, tumbling into the end zone.

Yes, the CFL, where you can see a 125-yard return of a missed field goal.

Letcher played college ball at Washburn — nicknamed the Ichabods. He was an eight-time All-American selection and had a trio of kickoff return TDs in college.

None will be as memorable as this play for sure.

It wasn’t close to the longest missed field goal return in CFL history:

131 – Boyd Carter/Dave Mann (1958) (Carter for 15 yards, then lateral to Mann for 116 yards and TD)
130 – Ken Hinton (1977)
129 – Bashir Levingston (2007)
129 – Dominique Dorsey (2009)
129 – Tristan Jackson (2012)
129 – Trent Guy (2012)

Washburn WR James Letcher Jr. to attend Chiefs’ local pro day

The #Chiefs are set to have a standout D-II wide receiver and return specialist at their local pro day.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ local pro day is coming up and we’re starting to hear about a few of the players who’ve been invited to the event.

According to KPRC2 NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, Washburn WR James “J.J.” Letcher Jr. is set to attend the Chiefs’ local pro day. The 5-foot-8 and 175-pound receiver appeared in 48 games with 31 career starts for the Ichabods. He finished his career with 228 career receptions, 2,992 yards and 29 touchdowns, plus 60 carries for 336 yards and two scores.

The D-II standout made an outsized impact as a kick returner and punt returner on special teams with three kickoff return touchdowns and two punt return touchdowns during his career. He twice earned MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year honors during his career at Washburn.

Letcher recently participated in the University of Kansas pro day last week, where he ran a 4.52s 40-yard dash and caught every pass during his workout per Wilson.

Letcher spoke to WIBW’s Katie Maher following his performance at the KU pro day:

“I work hard,” Letcher said. “My height doesn’t mean anything. I’ve been this height, I’ve been this size my whole life and I still over exceeded what people thought about me. I’m going to give it everything I’ve got and continue to do what I do. If they give me a chance, I’ll show them what D-II players are about.”

The confidence is palpable and he certainly is aware of the area he can make his impact felt should he wind up in Kansas City.

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