Lankford Joins Riders Practice Roster

October 7, 2015 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the addition of international receiver Ryan Lankford to the practice roster.

Lankford (5'11 - 176) joins the Riders after attending training camp with the Indianapolis Colts for the second consecutive season. The 23-year-old spent much of last year on the Colts practice roster after signing with the team in May, 2014. He originally signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, prior to joining the Colts.

Before going pro, Lankford spent four seasons at the University of Illinois. In 43 career collegiate games, the Florida native collected 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns while adding six kick returns for 164 yards.

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