[1] He played for Team Nova Scotia at the 2017 Football Canada Cup in Wolfville and he also played for Team Canada in the U18 International Bowl in 2017, where he was named Defensive Player of the Game.

[1] John first committed to playing U Sports football for the Western Mustangs in 2018.

[1][2] However, he had to return to Halifax and instead transferred to play for the Saint Mary's Huskies.

[6] Following training camp in 2023, he accepted a practice roster role with the team.

[7] He later made his professional debut on July 23, 2024, against the Calgary Stampeders, where he recorded one defensive tackle.