CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps Finalize Roster

Published on May 27, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders officially begin training camp on Sunday, June 1. Rookie camp begins on May 29 with practices at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

To complete their training-camp roster, the Stamps have signed receivers Reggie Williams, Henry Bekkering and Blaine Kruger, defensive back Milton Collins and defensive end Jeremiah Turner. The Stamps also signed offensive lineman Jesse Newman, who they selected third overall in April's CFL Canadian Draft. Sixth-round draft pick Jonathan Lapointe has agreed to terms on a deal.

The Stamps invite media to their annual Training Camp Luncheon on Wednesday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. in the Cardel Clubhouse at McMahon Stadium. Access to the Clubhouse is through the east elevator at McMahon.

Here's a look at today's signings:

Reggie Williams

#89

Receiver

College: Louisiana State

Height: 6.05

Weight: 207

Born: July 23, 1983

Birthplace: Lake Charles, LA

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

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Jesse Newman

#62

Offensive lineman

College: Louisiana-Lafayette

Height: 6.04

Weight: 308

Born: Feb. 25, 1978

Birthplace: Powell River, B.C.

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

Non-Import

Henry Bekkering

#78

Receiver

College: Calgary

Height: 6.05

Weight: 245

Born: Nov. 26, 1985

Birthplace: Taber, AB

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

Non-Import

Milton Collins

#14

Defensive back

College: Jones JuCo

Height: 6.01

Weight: 180

Born: Mar. 9, 1985

Birthplace: New Orleans, LA

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

Import

Jeremiah Turner

#90

Defensive end

College: Concordia College

Height: 6.03

Weight: 243

Born: Mar. 31, 1984

Birthplace: Birmingham, AL

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

Import

Blaine Kruger

#0

Receiver

College: Victoria (Jr.)

Height: 6.04

Weight: 210

Born: Aug. 23, 1985

Birthplace: Cochrane, AB

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

Non-Import

Jonathan Lapointe

#49

Fullback

College: Montreal

Height: 5.11

Weight: 230

Born: Sept. 25, 1984

Birthplace: Quebec City, QC

CFL: Entering 1st season

Stamps: Entering 1st season

Non-Import

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