The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back C.J. Coldon.
Coldon (5’10-186) signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL Draft and spent a portion of the season on the practice roster. The Illinois native had a strong senior season, having transferred to Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility in 2022. In 12 games as a Sooner Coldon made 42 defensive tackles, including two tackles for loss, four interceptions and six pass deflections. His four interceptions led the team and ranked third in the Big-12 Conference. He was also named an All-Big 12 honorable mention.
Prior to attending Oklahoma, Coldon spent five collegiate seasons (2017-21) at the University of Wyoming where he played 24 games, starting in 21. Over that time, he tallied 115 defensive tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, 16 pass deflections, and two fumble recoveries, including one he returned for a touchdown. He was named a second-team All-Mountain West Conference selection in his final season as a Cowboy (2021).
