Ajou Ajou is back in Saskatchewan Roughriders green.

“It’s a great day to be alive,” said the 23-year-old pass-catcher. “It’s bittersweet but I’m coming home to some fans and people who love me so I’m all for it. I’m happy.”

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Ajou was taken in the seventh round (59th overall) of the 2024 CFL Draft by the Riders. He ended up playing in 12 games for the team last season, earning 20 receptions for 307 yards and two touchdowns.

He was able to parlay that success in the league into an NFL opportunity as he attended training camp and preseason with the Indianapolis Colts. He was placed on waivers but wasn’t offered a practice roster spot.

“It was a dream come true. You can

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