CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders Sign Former NFL Receiver Geronimo Allison

January 19, 2024 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Geronimo Allison.

Allison (6'3-202) comes to the Roughriders with six seasons of NFL experience. Allison signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft. He played in 41 career games as a Packer, including 14 starts, over four seasons. He made his NFL debut in Week 8 and caught his first career NFL reception - a four-yard touchdown - from Aaron Rodgers. In 2020, the Florida native signed with the Detroit Lions, suiting up for three games. He also spent time with the Atlantic Falcons in 2022. Allison tallied 89 career NFL receptions for 1,045 yards, with an 11.7 yards per reception average, and six touchdowns.

Collegiately, Allison played two seasons at the University of Illinois (2014-15). He posted 106 career receptions for 1,480 yards, a 14 yards per catch average, and eight touchdowns. As a senior, he was named an All-Big 10 Honourable Mention and his 65 receptions ranks him 8th all-time in the UI record book. Prior to transferring to Illinois, Allison attended Iowa Western Community College where he helped his team win the 2012 NJCAA National Championship with a perfect 11-0 record. In 2013, he was named Second-Team Junior College All-American and First-Team All-Midwest Football Conference.

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