The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed import offensive lineman Colton Lamson.

The 6’6″, 296-pound blocker played five seasons at the University of California-Davis, appearing in 37 games. He played in 2022 in a Mexican professional league. Lamson becomes the sixth import O-Lineman and 13th overall to sign on for Green and White training camp next month in Saskatoon. Following is the news release from the Riders…..

DATE:                       April 17, 2023

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                SR23-044

RIDERS SIGN AMERICAN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN COLTON LAMSON

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Colton Lamson.

Lamson (6’6-296) spent five collegiate seasons (2017-21) at UC Davis. The California native saw action in 37 games, primarily at left tackle. In both 2018 and 2019, Lamson was part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest number of sacks in the Big Sky Conference. He won the Tony Kays award as the Aggies most improved offensive player after the 2021 spring season.

Lamson previously spent one season (2016) at Sacramento City College as a defensive lineman. He was named a team captain and recorded 24 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.