Rashaun Simonise (born May 31, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent.
He has been a member of the Chicago Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Okanagan Sun, Baltimore Brigade, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, BC Lions, Jousters, Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks.
He spent time at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, cornerback, safety.
He led the Vancouver College Irish (Christian Covington also attended)[1] through the playoffs all the way to the BCHS championship, where they lost.
On the defensive side of the ball, Rashaun made 27 solo tackles, and 3 interceptions through the playoffs.
[3] His big play ability was shown off in front of a huge showcase in the Vanier Cup National Championship in Laval, Quebec where he brought in a 47-yard reception to change the momentum of the game in the Dino's favour but unfortunately had torn his meniscus just a play after the catch causing him to leave the game.
Six teams scouted Simonise including the Los Angeles Rams who used a supplementary pick in the 2015 NFL draft on Isaiah Battle.
He then had a workout with the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League (AFL), but was not signed because of his NFL pro day opportunity.
[11] Two weeks after being released by the Bengals Simonise signed with the Okanagan Sun of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL).
[13] As a result of Simonise's positive performance-enhancing drug test with his time in Cincinnati, his CFL draft status was deferred from 2017 to 2018.
[20] One day after his release from Winnipeg, Simonise signed with his hometown BC Lions of the CFL on June 9, 2019 to a one-year contract.