Three Calgary Stampeders are going to try and take their talents south of the border.
Wide receiver Damien Alford, defensive tackle Jaylon Hutchings and linebacker Jacob Roberts all signed with NFL teams on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
Alford also announced his deal on his personal social media accounts.
Hutchings and Roberts both signed futures contracts with the Minnesota Vikings, while Alford signed with the New Orleans Saints.
Alford, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, played in 15 regular-season games and one playoff game for the Stampeders last season.
The Montreal native recorded 20 receptions for 407 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie, which included a breakout game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 12 that saw him go for 156 yards and two scores.
If Alford does not make it in the NFL, Calgary retains his CFL rights until his rookie deal expires in 2028.
Hutchings, 26, was named to the All-CFL team after recording 39 tackles and eight sacks over 17 games.
The defensive tackle was scheduled to become a CFL free agent in February before signing with the Vikings. If he is released by the Vikings, he will be eligible to sign with any CFL or NFL team.
Roberts, 24, of Charlotte, N.C., registered a team-high 93 tackles last season with the Stampeders. He also recorded nine special-teams tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble in 18 regular-season contests.
The linebacker joined the Stampeders during the 2024 campaign, recording four tackles and 10 special-teams tackles in six games. Roberts was also slated to become a CFL free agent next month.
The Stampeders finished third in the West Division last season with an 11-8 record, then lost to the B.C. Lions in the West semifinal.
— With files from The Canadian Press
