The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American offensive lineman Nick Jones.
The six-foot-three, 300-pound blocker played 32 collegiate games over three seasons at Mississippi State, making 25 starts at left guard and left tackle. He allowed three sacks over 657 snaps as a senior, helping the offence generate 1,761 yards along the ground and 2,182 yards through the air.
The 23-year-old native of Byhalia, Miss. started his collegiate career at East Mississippi Community College in 2019 where he played 10 games. The Lions finished seventh nationally in total offence that year as running Keon Moore had seven 100-yard games and quarterback Connor Neville threw for 300 yards seven times.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-1) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-4) on Friday, July 19 with kickoff slated for 9:30 p.m. EDT.
