John Sturdivant


John Sturdivant is a former American football defensive linemen who played five seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at the University of Maryland, College Park. He was also a member of the New York Jets, New Jersey Generals and Miami Dolphins.

Professional career

Sturdivant played for a minor league football team in 1981.

New York Jets

Sturdivant signed with the New York Jets in 1982, surviving the team's final preseason cutdown, but was released before the start of the regular season.

New Jersey Generals

Sturdivant was signed by the New Jersey Generals on October 28, 1982. He was released by the Generals on February 28, 1983.

Miami Dolphins

Sturdivant was a member of the Miami Dolphins during the 1983 off-season.

New York Jets

Sturdivant signed with the New York Jets on August 11, 1983. He was released by the Jets on August 29, 1983.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Sturdivant played in 41 games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1983 to 1987.