Mike Nott

Wesley Michael Nott (born May 19, 1952) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Santa Clara Broncos. He was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders of the NFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions of the CFL, and the Washington Federals of the United States Football League (USFL).

Early life and college Wesley Michael Nott was born on May 19, 1952, in Eureka, California.

Professional career Despite an unimpressive college career, Nott was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs due to his strong arm. He was placed on injured reserve in 1975 and did not play any games that year. He played in one game for the Chiefs during the 1976 season, completing four of ten passes for 46 yards while also punting once for 35 yards. Nott was released by the Chiefs on August 31, 1977. Nott ended up requiring surgery for his injury, which left him out of football for the entire 1978 season. Overall, Nott dressed in three games for the Roughriders during the 1977 season, completing four of 15 passes for 70 yards and two interceptions. He was waived/injured by the Raiders on August 14, 1979.

Nott signed with the BC Lions of the CFL on August 24, 1979. He dressed in five games for the Lions during the 1979 season, completing 16 of 27 passes (59.3%) for 376 yards two touchdowns, and one interception. Nott was released by the Lions on June 29, 1981, before the start of the 1981 CFL season. Nott played touch football during the fall 1982 season.

In November 1982, the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League (USFL) traded Nott's USFL negotiating rights to the Washington Federals for Walt Williams. Nott had been working as an investment consultant in Surrey, British Columbia when he learned the Federals had acquired his rights. He signed with the Federals on December 10, 1982.