CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders Sign Former All-Ivy Defensive Lineman Samuel Wright II

Published on May 25, 2022 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Samuel Wright II.

Wright (6'0-255) comes to the Roughriders after attending rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks.

The Georgia native played four collegiate seasons at Princeton University suiting up for 37 games as a Tiger. Over that time, he earned 107 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 20 sacks, and four forced fumbles. As a senior in 2021, Wright put up career highs and led the conference in tackles for loss (13) and sacks (11.5) on route to being named First-Team All-Ivy as voted by coaches and Phil Steele First-Team All-Ivy.

Additionally, the Club has released American defensive lineman Kailon Davis.




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