The Saskatchewan Roughriders have got pen to paper from a player with N-F-L and big-time U-S College experience.
Jeremy Langford is a running back who played Division 1 N-C-A-A ball for Michigan State. The 28-year-old was taken in the fourth round of the 2015 N-F-L Draft by Chicago. In 29 N-F-L games, Langford rushed for 762 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 41 catches for 421 yards and a major score in time with the Bears, Baltimore, the Jets, Miami and Atlanta. Following is the news release from the Riders…..
DATE: April 23, 2020
RELEASE TIME: IMMEDIATELY
RELEASE: SR20-040
RIDERS TRANSACTIONS
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the following roster moves:
SIGNED:
- American running back Jeremy Langford
Langford (6’0 – 210) was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round, 106th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft. After two years with the Bears, he went on to spend time with the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons. Throughout his NFL career, Langford played in 29 games, rushing for 762 yards and scoring 10 rushing touchdowns while adding 41 receptions for 421 yards and one touchdown.
The 28-year-old attended Michigan State where he spent four years playing for the Spartans. In 49 collegiate games, he rushed for 2,967 yards scoring 40 touchdowns while also catching 39 receptions for 219 yards and one touchdown. During the 2015 Cotton Bowl, the Michigan native recorded 162 yards on 27 carries scoring three touchdowns, helping lift the Spartans to victory.
