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Everett Demone Golson (born January 2, 1993) is an American former professional football quarterback. He previously played quarterback for Notre Dame from 2011 to the spring of 2015.[1][2] Golson chose to transfer to Florida State after graduating from Notre Dame.

Key Information

Early life

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Golson was born to Sherwin "Wayne" and Cynthia Golson and grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.[3] At Myrtle Beach High School, Golson threw 151 career touchdown passes for the football team, leading them to the AAA state titles in both 2008 and 2010. In addition, he helped lead the basketball team to a state championship in 2008 as a point guard and was named to the all-state team.[4]

Golson originally committed to North Carolina before changing his college choice to Notre Dame.[3]

College career

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2011 season

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During the 2011 season, Golson was redshirted as sophomore quarterback Tommy Rees led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to an 8–5 record.

2012 season

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During the 2012 season, Golson guided the Fighting Irish to the National Title game against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Academic suspension from Notre Dame

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In May 2013, it was reported that Golson was suspended from Notre Dame because of an academic violation and other reasons.[5] Initially, Notre Dame's assistant vice president for public information and communications said in an email: "Everett is not enrolled at Notre Dame. Federal law and our own policies preclude us from discussing specifics."[6]

After having sat out the entire 2013 season, Golson was readmitted to Notre Dame on December 13, 2013. He was not allowed to practice or travel with the team for the Pinstripe Bowl.[2] In a conversation with Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated, Golson admitted to cheating on a test as the reason for his academic suspension.[7][8]

2014 season

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The 2014 Fighting Irish began the year at 6–0 ranked No. 5 in the country by October 12. This fast start included victories over Rice (49–17), Michigan (31–0), Purdue (30–14), and Syracuse (31–15)—all in September.[9]

Notre Dame ended the season with an 8–5 record.

In Notre Dame's October 4 matchup with No. 14 Stanford, the team prevailed after a 23-yard touchdown pass by Everett Golson to Ben Koyack on 4th down-and-11 with only 1:01 left in the game. Golson was 20-of-43 for 241 passing yards and a couple of scores that day.[10][11]

Later, Notre Dame won a 50–43 shootout win over North Carolina (October 11) and lost to then-#2 ranked Florida State, 31–27, on October 18.[12][13]

Afterwards, Notre Dame went 1–4 that month, culminating in a blowout loss to rival USC in which the Golson was benched early in favor of his backup Malik Zaire. Closing out the season in a bowl game, Golson's teammate Malik Zaire was named the starter in a time-splitting arrangement as the Irish defeated SEC powerhouse LSU (finished 8–5 in 2014) in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in a close one, 31–28. Golson was 6 of 11 for 90 yards passing in the bowl game, while Zaire threw for 96 yards and rushed for 96 more to defeat Les Miles's Tigers.[14]

He opened the 2014 season against Rice on August 30 by throwing for 295 yards (14 of 22 passing attempts) and for two touchdowns.[15] The next weekend, he went 23-of-34 for 226 passing yards and 3 touchdowns versus the Michigan Wolverines.[16] On September 13, Golson threw for 259 yards and 2 scores while leading the team in rushing with 56 yards against Purdue on the road.[17]

Against Syracuse on September 27, Golson set a Notre Dame school record by completing 25 consecutive passes, one shy of tying the NCAA record.[18] He threw for 362 yards and 4 touchdowns off 32-of-39 passing attempts against the Orangemen.[19]

In Notre Dame's loss to Florida State (finished 13–1, ranked No. 5 in 2014), Golson finished the evening with 313 passing yards (31 of 52 passing attempts) and 3 scores in a game in which he received much praise from his coach, Coach Brian Kelly. "He was terrific," Kelly explained following a road matchup that involved much controversy over the officiating at the game's conclusion.[20]

Other big games for Golson that year included a 315-yard passing effort at Navy as he finished 18 of 25 for 3 touchdowns on November 1 in a 49–39 win over the Midshipmen.[21] He also had a big day on November 15 in a 43–40 overtime loss to Northwestern running with and throwing the football. Golson broke off on a 61-yard touchdown run out of the shotgun on the 4th play of the game. He finished with 10 rushes for 78 yards while going 21 of 40 passing the ball for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Wildcats.[22]

Golson fumbled 8 times and threw 14 interceptions, 4 of which were returned for defensive touchdowns.[23] Not all of the blame was on Golson, however, as the Irish defense suffered multiple injuries at key positions early in the season and never recovered.

2015 season

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Transfer from Notre Dame to Florida State

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On May 7, as many expected following his lackluster finish to 2014, Golson announced his intent to transfer from Notre Dame.[24] Golson provided roughly 10 schools to the Notre Dame compliance office as to where he was interested in transferring. Among the schools on Golson's initial wish list were Florida State, Alabama, South Carolina, and UCLA.[25] On May 19, he announced he would transfer to Florida State for his final season of eligibility.[26]

Football season with Florida State

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Golson took command as the quarterback of the Florida State Seminoles in his final season collegiately as a graduate student. He guided the Seminoles to a 6–0 start and an AP No. 9 ranking nationally by October 18, 2015. Golson and teammate Sean Maguire—both starters at quarterback—helped FSU to complete a solid 10–3 record and a No. 14 finish in the AP Poll at the season's end. Golson netted eight starts to a season that was reduced significantly from a concussion—which the Seminole signal caller suffered in the 22–16 loss to Georgia Tech on October 25.[27]

He opened the season with a 59–16 win of Texas State on September 5 and was accurate passing the ball (19-of-25 for 302 yards and 4 touchdowns) in a game where he had no turnovers.[28]

Florida State won in its second game of the season on September 12 convincingly, 34–14, over South Florida to get to 2–0. This game helped cement Golson's role as a game manager as Florida State's running back Dalvin Cook (1,691 rushing yards, 19 touchdowns in 2015) rushed South Florida for 266 rushing yards in the victory. Golson's numbers (14-of-26 passing for 163 yards and 1 touchdown) were modest, but his zero turnovers helped FSU to prevail past the Bulls.[29]

The rest of the first half of the season resumed as Florida State glided past four opponents in five weeks with Golson at the helm. Three games—wins over Boston College (14–0), Wake Forest (24–16), and Miami-Fla. (29–24)—helped set up Florida State's confrontation with Louisville (finished 8–2 in the last 10 games after an 0–3 start in 2015) on October 17.[30]

Golson's stats in the September 18 matchup with Boston College had him completing 15-of-24 passes for 110 yards which included a 9-yard touchdown pass to teammate Travis Rudolph in the first quarter against the Eagles.[31] Golson's numbers at Wake Forest two weeks later were better as he finished with 202 passing yards (20 completions out of 31 attempts) and a touchdown—which was a five-yard pass thrown to FSU running back Kermit Whitfield in the 3rd quarter against the Demon Deacons.[32]

Golson's signature win for the 2015 season came a week later against heated rival Miami (8–5 record in 2015) on October 3 as he threw for 291 yards off 25 of 33 passing attempts that included a 36-yard touchdown pass to running back Dalvin Cook in the first quarter of this contest. Miami's QB Brad Kaaya had been able to help Miami reclaim its lead at 24–22 late in the game with a touchdown pass, but it was FSU's Cook that sealed the 29–24 win for Golson's Seminoles in the fourth quarter as he broke loose on a 23-yard touchdown run with 6:44 left to play.[33]

Golson took his Florida State team to its high-water mark at 6–0 for the year when the Seminoles dismantled Louisville at home, 41–21, on October 10, 2015. Louisville led the contest at 14–13 early in the 2nd half when Golson found Kermit Whitfield for a 70-yard touchdown pass with 8:05 left in the third quarter. This was his best game of the season as the graduate student threw for a season-high 372 yards (26-of-38 passing attempts) and for 3 touchdowns.[34]

With National Championship hopes in the balance, Golson's season turned bitter when Florida State traveled to Atlanta to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on October 24. In a night game, he played well going 20 of 30 passing the ball for 210 yards but was unable to score any touchdowns. With 0:54 left in the game, Georgia Tech had tied the score at 16–16 after their kicker Harrison Butker made a 35-yard field goal. Golson quickly led Florida State on a drive from its own 25-yard line down to the Georgia Tech 38. Golson had key pass plays of 22- and 9-yards to sustain the drive. The 9-yard pass went to his wide receiver Jesus Wilson as this set up for a long 55-yard field goal try for kicker Roberto Aguayo-as the Seminoles had just 0:01 left in the game. Disaster struck however as the Seminoles had their kick blocked. The ball was then scooped up by Georgia Tech's Lance Austin who ran 78 yards for the game-winning score.[35][36]

Golson had subsequently suffered from a concussion in the contest against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–9 in 2015). Florida State's Coach Jimbo Fisher rested Golson for the next two weeks as the Seminoles had to face Syracuse and #2 Clemson (13–1 in 2015).[27]

With Coach Fisher's team looking ahead to the 2016 season following their second loss of the year (a 23–13 road loss to Clemson on November 3), redshirt junior Sean Maguire took over as Florida State's primary quarterback for the remainder of the season.[37]

After nearly three weeks of rest, Golson returned to the lineup healthy on November 14 as Coach Fisher gave him the start in Florida State's home matchup with North Carolina State. Things got off to a rocky start in Golson's final collegiate start as FSU fell behind 17–7 in the first quarter. Golson was only 5 of 9 passing for 52 yards and had two interceptions in his return. Maguire, who had the hot hand for Florida State and replaced Golson (512 yards and 3 touchdowns passing against Syracuse and Clemson), threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns in the comeback win. Golson's final start ended in a Florida State win, 34–17.[38]

In Golson's remaining games, he only saw action in the lopsided win over the UTC Mocs. The game was played in Tallahassee, Florida where he threw for 67 yards off 3-of-3 passing attempts in mop-up duty. With Florida State's Peach Bowl invitation, Golson was unable to attend this matchup as he was dealing with a death in the family.[39]

Statistics

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Season Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2011 Redshirt
2012 187 318 58.8 2,405 7.6 50 12 6 131.8 94 298 3.2 27 6
2013 Not Enrolled
2014 256 427 60.0 3,445 8.1 78 29 14 143.6 114 283 2.5 61 8
Florida State Seminoles
2015 147 219 67.1 1,778 8.1 70 11 3 149.2 47 −35 −0.7 17 0
Totals 590 964 61.9 7,628 7.9 78 52 23 141.5 255 546 1.6 61 14

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m) 		200 lb
(91 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.85 s 1.74 s 2.77 s 4.35 s 7.25 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
All values from Pro Day[40][41]

Golson went undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. He attended the Indianapolis Colts' rookie camp on a tryout basis, but was not offered a contract at the conclusion of the camp. The following week, he attended the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie camp as a tryout player.[42] He was signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in June 2016.[43] He was later signed to their active roster. He became a free agent after the 2017 CFL season.[44]

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Everett Golson (born January 2, 1993) is an American former professional football , best known for his dynamic college career as a dual-threat signal-caller at the and . A standout high school prospect from , Golson threw for 11,634 yards and 151 at Myrtle Beach High School, ranking sixth all-time nationally in career touchdown passes and leading his team to a 2010 state championship. As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2012, he started 12 games, passing for 2,405 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 298 yards and six scores, guiding the Fighting Irish to an undefeated 12-0 regular season and a berth in the . Golson sat out the 2013 season due to an academic suspension but returned in 2014 to lead Notre Dame to a 9-4 record, throwing for a school-record 3,445 yards, 29 touchdowns, and adding 283 rushing yards with eight rushing touchdowns—becoming the first Irish to achieve at least three passing and three rushing scores in a single game against . After graduating with a degree in management and entrepreneurship, he transferred to Florida State as a graduate student for his final eligible season in 2015, where he started the first seven games, compiling 1,778 passing yards and 11 touchdowns before being benched amid team struggles. Undrafted in the , Golson briefly pursued a professional career in the Canadian Football League, signing with the and appearing in games over the 2016 and 2017 seasons, completing 4 of 4 passes for 25 yards in 2017.

Early years

Upbringing and family

Everett Golson was born on January 2, 1993, in . He was raised by his parents, Sherwin "Wayne" Golson, who worked at the front desk of a local hotel, and Cynthia Golson, who was employed at a daycare center. Golson grew up in a close-knit family that emphasized hard work and community values, influenced by his parents' modest professions and dedication to providing stability. He has two older brothers, Edwin Golson and Tori Watts, who contributed to a supportive home environment in . From a young age, Golson was actively involved in his local church , where his family attended services every Sunday, fostering a strong sense of and . At around four years old, he participated in performances at church, reflecting an early interest in music and public expression beyond . This religious upbringing, described by those close to him as coming from a "very solid family," helped instill and perseverance during his formative years in the coastal town. Golson's initial exposure to sports included , which he pursued passionately in youth leagues as his first love before focusing more on football. His early involvement in basketball highlighted a versatile athletic talent nurtured through community programs in Myrtle Beach, though non-athletic pursuits like church activities remained central to his personal development.

High school career

Everett Golson attended Myrtle Beach High School in , where he served as the starting for all four years of his high school career. During his tenure, Golson threw for 11,634 yards and 151 passes, a mark that ranked sixth all-time nationally among high school quarterbacks at the time of his graduation. He led the Myrtle Beach Seahawks to Class AAA state football championships in both 2008 and 2010, compiling a career record of 44-5 as the team's signal-caller. In addition to football, Golson excelled in basketball as a point guard, helping lead Myrtle Beach to the 2008 Class AAA state championship with 13 points in the title game victory. Golson initially committed to play college football at the University of North Carolina before decommitting and switching his pledge to Notre Dame in December 2010. That year, he was named a finalist for Mr. Football in South Carolina.

College career

2011–2012 seasons at Notre Dame

Everett Golson joined the as a highly touted recruit and redshirted during the 2011 season, preserving a year of eligibility while learning behind starting quarterback Tommy Rees, who led the team to an 8-5 record. This redshirt year allowed Golson to adapt to the college level under head coach Brian Kelly, focusing on his development as a capable of both passing and running effectively within Kelly's . Entering the season as a , Golson was named the starting in late , supplanting Rees following the latter's off-field legal issues earlier that summer, which included misdemeanor charges for battery and resisting . Golson started 11 games, playing in all 13 and guiding Notre Dame to a perfect 12-0 record and a berth in the . His statistical output included 2,405 passing yards on 187-of-318 completions (58.8 percent) with 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, complemented by 298 rushing yards on 94 carries with 6 rushing touchdowns, showcasing his mobility as a key element of the offense. Golson's was evident in several pivotal victories that propelled Notre Dame's undefeated campaign. In a 13-6 defensive struggle against , he managed the game conservatively despite a modest 30 passing yards, relying on the team's stout defense to secure the win. Against , Golson threw for 177 yards while adding a crucial 64-yard rushing in a 30-13 victory that improved Notre Dame's record to 7-1. The triple-overtime thriller against saw him account for 301 total yards and 3 s (2 passing, 1 rushing) in a 29-26 comeback win, extending the Irish's streak to 9-0. However, in the game against , Golson passed for 270 yards and 1 but threw a costly that contributed to a 42-14 defeat, ending Notre Dame's title hopes. Under Kelly's guidance, Golson evolved into a dynamic dual-threat signal-caller, blending efficient pocket passing with opportunistic scrambles that stretched defenses and opened lanes for the running game, helping transform Notre Dame into a balanced, high-powered unit en route to their championship appearance.

Academic suspension (2013)

In May 2013, Everett Golson violated the University of Notre Dame's by cheating on a final exam, leading to his immediate suspension from the university. The infraction, described by Golson himself as an act of "poor academic judgment," resulted in his unenrollment effective May 24, 2013, making him ineligible to participate in the 2013 football season. This academic setback came just months after Golson's standout 2012 season, where he led Notre Dame to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the , heightening the expectations surrounding his role as the starting . Golson issued a public statement on May 26, 2013, accepting full responsibility for his actions and expressing regret, stating, "I take full responsibility for my poor choices and will do all that I can to regain the trust of my teammates, coaches, the University and the Notre Dame fans." In a later October 2013 interview with , he elaborated on his remorse, admitting the cheating involved receiving answers from a classmate and emphasizing his commitment to personal growth and academic improvement during his time away from Notre Dame. The suspension forced the Fighting Irish to turn to senior Tommy Rees as the primary starter and redshirt freshman for additional quarterback duties, altering the team's offensive dynamics for the entire 2013 campaign. Golson applied for readmission in November 2013 and was officially reinstated on December 13, 2013, allowing him to resume classes in the spring semester. However, as part of the reinstatement conditions, he was prohibited from participating in Notre Dame's preparations for the December 28, 2013, or traveling with the team, ensuring a measured return focused on academic priorities.

2014 season at Notre Dame

After a semester-long academic suspension in 2013, Everett Golson was readmitted to Notre Dame in December of that year, limiting his participation in spring practices for the 2014 season. Despite the competition from underclassmen like , Golson reclaimed the starting role in August 2014, as announced by head coach Brian Kelly, positioning him to lead the Fighting Irish offense from the outset. Golson started all 12 regular-season games, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities in a under coordinator . He completed 256 of 427 passes for 3,445 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions, while adding 283 rushing yards on 114 carries with 8 rushing touchdowns over the full season, including limited action. His mobility forced defenses to account for both passing and running threats, contributing to an offense that averaged 35.6 during the regular season, a marked improvement from the prior year's output without him. As a senior, Golson emerged as a vocal leader, mentoring younger players and emphasizing accountability in team meetings, which helped stabilize the squad amid a midseason slump. One of the season's highlights was the October 4 matchup at No. 14 Stanford, dubbed the "Miracle at Stanford" for its dramatic comeback. Trailing 14-10 late in the fourth quarter, Golson orchestrated a 76-yard drive, culminating in a 23-yard pass to on fourth-and-11 with 1:01 remaining, securing a 17-14 in rainy conditions. He finished that game 20-of-43 for 241 yards and two scores, plus 34 rushing yards, exemplifying his clutch playmaking. Other standout performances included a 362-yard, four- effort against Syracuse on September 27, where he set a Notre Dame record with 25 consecutive completions. Notre Dame started the year 6-0, reaching as high as No. 5 in the , but stumbled with a 2-4 finish to the regular season at 8-4, then secured a 31-28 win over LSU in the Music City Bowl, finishing 9-4 overall. Key defeats included a 31-27 thriller at No. 2 Florida State on , where Golson threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns but suffered a late . In the Music City Bowl, Golson played limited snaps, completing 6 of 11 passes for 90 yards with 6 rushing yards. Throughout his senior campaign, Golson positioned himself as an NFL draft prospect, drawing scout interest early with his arm strength and escapability; by midseason, analysts projected him as a potential mid-round pick in the 2015 draft, though turnovers in the latter games tempered evaluations. He applied for feedback from teams in December 2014 to gauge his professional readiness.

Transfer to Florida State and 2015 season

After graduating from Notre Dame in the spring of with a degree in and , Everett Golson decided to utilize his final year of eligibility as a graduate transfer to continue his career elsewhere. This move was motivated by his strong performance in the 2014 season at Notre Dame, where he sought to secure another opportunity as a starting . Under NCAA graduate transfer rules, Golson was immediately eligible at his new program but prohibited from playing against Notre Dame during the season; Notre Dame further blocked transfers to its scheduled opponents, including several ACC teams. After considering options such as and UCLA, Golson selected Florida State over other ACC schools, citing head coach Jimbo Fisher's quarterback development expertise and the Seminoles' offensive system as key factors in his decision. He officially signed with Florida State on May 19, . Golson won the starting quarterback job in preseason competition and led Florida State to a 6-0 start, contributing significantly to the team's overall 10-3 record. In eight starts across nine games, he passed for 1,778 yards with 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions, while adding -35 rushing yards on 47 carries with no rushing touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. His efforts were pivotal in key victories, including a 27-2 defensive-dominated win over rival on November 28—where he threw for 175 yards and two scores—and a 41-21 comeback against Louisville on October 17, in which he accounted for 372 passing yards and three touchdowns. These performances helped the Seminoles secure a berth in the , though he did not play in the 38-24 loss to due to personal reasons (the recent passing of his grandmother). Golson's season was interrupted by a concussion sustained during the October 24 win over Georgia Tech, causing him to miss the following game against Syracuse on October 31. This injury intensified the competition for the starting role with backup Sean Maguire, who started in Golson's absence and later shared snaps after Golson returned for the final regular-season games. Reflecting on his multi-school journey from Notre Dame to Florida State, Golson later expressed that the transfer experience made him a more well-rounded quarterback by forcing him to adapt to different systems and coaching styles, with no regrets about his decision despite the challenges.

College statistics

Everett Golson's college career spanned three seasons across Notre Dame and Florida State, where he established himself as a with significant contributions in both passing and rushing. Over 35 games, he accumulated career totals of 590 completions on 964 attempts for 7,628 passing yards, 52 passing touchdowns, and 23 interceptions, achieving a 61.2% completion percentage and a 138.2 . Additionally, Golson rushed for 546 yards on 255 carries with 14 rushing touchdowns, averaging 2.1 yards per carry. The following tables provide a year-by-year breakdown of his passing and rushing statistics.

Passing Statistics

YearSchoolGamesCompletionsAttemptsCompletion %YardsTDsINTsPasser Rating
2012Notre Dame1318731858.82,405126131.0
2014Notre Dame1325642760.03,4452914143.6
2015Florida State914721967.11,778113149.2
Career-3559096461.27,6285223138.2

Rushing Statistics

YearSchoolGamesCarriesYardsAverageTDs
2012Notre Dame13942983.26
2014Notre Dame131142832.58
2015Florida State947-35-0.70
Career-352555462.114
Golson's performance varied by school, with stronger passing efficiency at Florida State but more volume and rushing production at Notre Dame. At Notre Dame over 26 games, he completed 443 of 745 passes for 5,850 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions (59.5% completion, 138.9 passer rating), while rushing 208 times for 581 yards and 14 touchdowns. In nine games at Florida State, he completed 147 of 219 passes for 1,778 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions (67.1% completion, 149.2 passer rating), with 47 rushes for -35 yards and no touchdowns. Among his notable achievements, Golson recorded multiple 300-yard passing games, including two in the 2014 season at Notre Dame. In 2014, he ranked eighth in the FBS in point responsibility with 224 points from 37 total touchdowns (29 passing, 8 rushing) and tied for 13th nationally in passing touchdowns.

Professional career

NFL tryouts (2016)

Following his college career, Everett Golson went undrafted in the , primarily due to concerns over his 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame, which was viewed as undersized for the level, along with a history of injuries including a that sidelined him for multiple games during his senior year at Florida State. His inconsistent performance in 2015, marked by early-season struggles with completion rates below 60% in some games and eventual benching in favor of backup , further diminished his draft stock despite flashes of dual-threat ability. Pre-draft scouting reports praised Golson's mobility as a , noting his quick release, arm strength for downfield throws, and ability to escape pressure and extend plays with his legs, but highlighted ongoing issues with accuracy (career completion around 60%) and decision-making, particularly under duress where he tended to force throws leading to turnovers. These evaluations positioned him as a late-round project player or undrafted prospect. Golson's notable college achievements, including leading Notre Dame to the , secured him invitations to rookie minicamps despite his draft status. In early May 2016, he attended the ' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, where he impressed with his athleticism but did not receive a offer following the three-day event. Later that month, on , Golson participated in the ' rookie minicamp as one of 26 tryout players, showcasing his skills in drills but again leaving without a signing as the team prioritized drafted quarterbacks and undrafted free agents with greater positional fits. Unable to secure an roster spot, Golson pivoted to opportunities in international leagues to continue his .

CFL career (2016–2017)

Following unsuccessful tryouts earlier in 2016, Golson signed with the as an international free agent on June 27, joining their practice roster before being elevated to the active roster as a to starter . During the 2016 season under head coach , Golson appeared in five games primarily in a and practice role, recording one rushing attempt for five yards with no touchdowns. He did not attempt any passes that year, contributing minimally to the Tiger-Cats' offense amid their 7-11 regular-season finish. In 2017, Golson dressed for all 12 regular-season games as the third-string behind Collaros and , though his on-field involvement remained limited. He completed his only four passing attempts for 25 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, all occurring late in the season during a shutout win over the Montreal Alouettes. A lower-body injury sustained in the preseason opener against the sidelined him early and further restricted his opportunities, as the Tiger-Cats struggled to a 0-8 start before finishing 6-12. Golson became a on February 13, 2018, after two seasons with Hamilton marked by negligible statistical impact and no significant contributions to team dynamics or playoff pushes.

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