The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the following roster moves:
SIGNED:
– International quarterback Maty Mauk
RELEASED:
– International defensive back Eric Allen
Mauk (6’0 – 200) joins the Riders after spending the 2016 season at Eastern Kentucky. The 23-year-old Ohio native completed 21 of 39 pass attempts for 303 yards and one touchdown in two games. He missed the remainder of his senior season due to injury.
Prior to EKU, Mauk played three seasons at the University of Missouri where he carried a 17-5 record as a starter. In his 29 collegiate games, Mauk completed 346 of 657 passes for 4,373 yards and 42 touchdowns, while adding 185 carries for 737 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He was named the 2013 SEC All-Freshman Team.
