The University of Akron Athletics
Hall of Fame

Jabari Arthur
- Induction:
- 2018
- Class:
- 2007
2003-07
Wide Receiver
An Honorable Mention All-American and first-team All-MAC selection, Jabari Arthur holds school records for receptions in a game (15), season (86), and career (184); and receiving yards in a game (223) and career (2,653).
Arthur earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology in December of 2007. Following graduation, he signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. After one year with the Chiefs, he found a home with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. Arthur spent eight seasons (2008-15) with the Stampeders and short stint with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. During his time in Calgary, he appeared in three Grey Cups and was a champion twice.
In 2017, joined the coaching staff of the University of Calgary as receivers coach and offensive assistant. Arthur resides in Calgary, Canada.
“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is an incredible honor. It is a remarkable lifetime achievement, and I am humbled by the nomination. It is special to me, because I dedicated my time and career at Akron to my father who passed away my first semester. It is also a tribute to my family and friends for their support; my coaches and teammates for challenging me; and my professors and support staff for their help. They are all a part of my success.”
Wide Receiver

Arthur earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology in December of 2007. Following graduation, he signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. After one year with the Chiefs, he found a home with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. Arthur spent eight seasons (2008-15) with the Stampeders and short stint with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. During his time in Calgary, he appeared in three Grey Cups and was a champion twice.
In 2017, joined the coaching staff of the University of Calgary as receivers coach and offensive assistant. Arthur resides in Calgary, Canada.
“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is an incredible honor. It is a remarkable lifetime achievement, and I am humbled by the nomination. It is special to me, because I dedicated my time and career at Akron to my father who passed away my first semester. It is also a tribute to my family and friends for their support; my coaches and teammates for challenging me; and my professors and support staff for their help. They are all a part of my success.”
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