The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed two receivers, both internationals, on Friday. The signees, Devin Wilson and Eric Thomas, have exciting highlight films on YouTube that allow you to see their strengths.
The strength and effectiveness of the receiving corps was not a negative issue in Saskatchewan last year. Galvanized by the post Labor Day return of Weston Dressler, the receiving corps produced acceptable numbers considering the injury to starting quarterback Darian Durant.
With six newcomers in training camp and a salary cap to abide by you can bet two or three of Devin Wilson, Eric Thomas, Greg Hardin, Alex Carroll, Jamel Richardson, and the best name of them all Naamen Roosevelt will make the team.
The returning national members are Chris Getzlaf, Alex Anthony, and Alex Pierzchalski.
Chaz Schillens, Taj Smith, Ryan Smith, Weston Dressler, and Korey Williams return to camp as Internationals.
I could see Eric Thomas and Alex Carroll making the team. Thomas because he is quick, looks strong, and has great awareness. Carroll to fill the vacancy at national receiver left when Kris Bastien was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this off-season. There could be another two or three of these newly acquired receivers that will be destined for the practice roster.
I have to wonder if Woodny Turenne would be the kind of player you’d like to see stick around Regina? Just in case he’s needed at some point.
There are only a few weeks left before rookies and quarterbacks report to camp. I can hear the crowd already and I’m confident there will be lots of opportunity to celebrate in 2015.
Press Release
Roughriders Sign Receivers Devin Wilson and Eric Thomas
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that international wide receivers Devin Wilson and Eric Thomas have signed with the team. As per club policy, details of the contracts were not released.
Wilson (6’2 – 205) joins the Riders after spending four seasons at Tennessee State University. While with the Tigers, the Nashville native started 43 of 48 career collegiate games registering 1,200 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 102 receptions.
The 24-year-old recently attended Rider mini-camp in Bradenton, FL.
Thomas (6’1 – 209) has signed with the Riders after playing four seasons at Troy University. The 23-year-old collected 2,655 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns on 197 receptions in 46 career collegiate games. Last season the Shreveport, LA native had 66 receptions for 993 yards and 12 touchdowns in 12 games.
After graduating as the Sun Belt Conferences all-time leader in career touchdown receptions, Thomas was named to participate in the NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl and the NCAA Senior Bowl.
The Riders also announced they have released international defensive back Kris Robertson and international defensive back Woodny Turenne.
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