Education
McMaster University.
McMaster University.
He was drafted second overall by the British Columbia Lions in the 2006 Canadian Football League Draft. He played Commonwealth of Independent States football for the McMaster Marauders. Pottinger went to McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario and played Commonwealth of Independent States football for the McMaster Marauders from 2002 to 2005.
He was named the Outstanding Defensive Player of the OUA in for both the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
Jay played football with the Oshawa Hawkeyes from age 9 until he began playing for McMaster University. He continues to stay in touch with Durham Region youth football programs, and is a big supporter of youth football everywhere.
Pottinger was drafted in the first round, second overall in the 2006 Canadian Football League Draft by the British Columbia Lions. In his three seasons with the Lions, Pottinger recorded 115 combined tackles and one sack over 54 games.
On March 23, 2009, it was announced that Pottinger was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for a first round pick in the upcoming 2009 Canadian Football League Draft.
The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Pottinger to a new 2-year deal on February 15, 2012 that will see him through to the 2013 season. On December 16, 2013, Pottinger was drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks in the 2013 Canadian Football League Expansion Draft. In 2014, Pottinger completed his Master of Business Administration at the Schulich School of Business.
During the off season, Pottinger resides in Toronto with his fiance Elizabeth Morningstar.
He was named a member of the Ontario University Athletics All-Star Team in each of his last three seasons and a member of the All-Canadian team twice.
