Calgary Stampeders sign wide receiver Abdul Janneh Jr. to a future contract

Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders

The Calgary Stampeders signed wide receiver Abdul Janneh Jr. to a future contract on Monday, according to the CFL Transactions page.

Abdul Janneh Jr. is six foot three and weighs 195 pounds. The 24-year-old from Hanover, Pennsylvania, re-signed with the Roughriders on October 29, 2025. In 2026, he made three catches for 36 yards in two preseason games. The Roughriders released him on May 30, 2026.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Janneh Jr. on May 21, 2025. In 2025, he made three catches for 36 yards in two preseason games. The Roughriders released him on May 31, 2025.

Collegiately, Janneh Jr. played three seasons at Duquesne University (2020-22) with 51 catches for 671 yards, 10 touchdowns, two punt returns for 22 yards, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 20 games for the Dukes. In 2022, he made 43 catches for 579 yards, nine touchdowns, and one tackle (1 solo) in 11 games. He was named First Team All-NEC and Phil Steele in 2022.

Then, he transferred to Georgia Tech (2023-24) with 13 catches for 231 yards, two touchdowns, and six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists) in 25 games for the Yellow Jackets. In 2023, he averaged 20.3 receiving yards per catch, and 15.6 receiving yards per catch in 2024.

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