Will Lee Return to Canada?

Jamall Lee is in a tough predicament. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound running back is one of the very best players to come out of British Columbia over the past several years, and he’s been recruited by both the NFL (National Football League) and the CFL (Canadian Football League) for the 2009 season. For now, Lee has expressed interest in joining the NFL, taking part in the Carolina Panthers’ rookie minicamp over the last several weeks instead of reporting for duty with the CFL’s B.C. Lions, where he was selected as the No. 3 draft pick. In Carolina, Lee’s speediness on the field and extreme politeness has earned him quite the reputation, and he’s already getting in good with the team’s starters. Fullback Brad Hoover recently said, “We tease him just how polite he is. He goes around calling all the veterans ’sir,’ all the coaches ’sir.’ And you just don’t get that in this league.”

Don’t let his well-mannered persona overshadow his playing, however - Jamall Lee has proven he’s good enough to hang with the tough guys in the NFL, likely being able to sign with the Panthers’ practice squad this year. As a running back, Lee has to compete with backups like Mike Goodson and Decori Birmingham while also going up against DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, the Panthers’ lethal duo. Lee may not be good enough to be a starter for the Panthers this year, so will he take the bump and sign with the Panthers’ practice squad this year if offered, or will he return to Canada and become a CFL superstar? Stay tuned to find out!

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