The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed an American running back with the size and versatility that most C-F-L teams look for in a Canadian running back.

Trent Pennix is a 6’2″, 234-pound product of Raleigh, North Carolina, and an N-C State grad. He also played tight end for the Wolfpack before signing as a free agent with the N-F-L’s Indianapolis Colts. Pennix was released after training camp, but re-joined Indy in October and closed out the season there. He has agreed to attend the Green and White’s training camp in May. Following is the news release from the Riders…..

DATE:                       January 28, 2024

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                SR25-016

RIDERS SIGN RUNNING BACK TRENT PENNIX

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back Trent Pennix.

Pennix (6’2-234) signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft and attended training camp with the team. Pennix rejoined the Colts in October, spending the remainder of the season on the practice roster.

Collegiately, Pennix played in 54 career games, and made 15 starts, over six seasons at North Carolina State (2018-23). The versatile back was utilized all over the offence, playing both tight end and running back over his time with the Wolfpack. Pennix earned 55 collegiate career receptions for 712 yards and a strong 12.9 yards per catch average alongside 11 touchdowns. He also registered 41 carries for 240 yards (5.9-yard average) and one touchdown.