The Colts have added a former CFL standout to their wide receiver room for this offseason’s activities—and who knows, maybe even longer.
On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of former CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders wideout Ajou Ajou to a reserve/future contract.
Via Colts.com:
“Ajou, 6-3, 218 pounds, played in 12 games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in 2024 and compiled 20 receptions for 307 yards and two touchdowns. He was selected by the Roughriders in the seventh round (59th overall) of the 2024 CFL Draft. Collegiately, Ajou saw action in seven games in one season (2023) at Garden City (Kan.) Community College and tallied 17 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns. In 2022, he appeared in one game at South Florida and caught two passes for nine yards. Prior to South Florida, Ajou played in 22 games at Clemson (2020-21) and caught eight passes for 114 yards and one touchdown. His name is pronounced uh-JOE.”
As a wide receiver prospect, Ajou had a RAS of 5.28 out of 10.0 coming out of Clemson.
Here’s what else they’re saying on the young wideout from just North of the border:
The Indianapolis Colts have signed Canadian WR Ajou Ajou, per @JDunk12. ✍️
The receiver out of Brooks, AB appeared in 12 games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders this past CFL season where he had 20 catches for 307 yards and two touchdowns. pic.twitter.com/k823mfLkvK
— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) January 23, 2025
Way to go, Ajou!
The Roughriders have released the Canadian receiver to pursue NFL opportunities.
A 2024 seventh-round pick, he quickly became a fan favourite, recording 20 catches for 307 yards & 2 TDs, including a 110-yard Week 7 breakout. pic.twitter.com/TgmMTvA6GF
— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) January 22, 2025
.@FarhanLaljiTSN says the #Colts view @AjouAjou17 as an intriguing prospect, but there is no bonus attached to his #NFL signing.
“He’s (Ajou) still a long shot but he’s at the stage of his career where he can take that shot.” #CFL #Riders via @sportscage
— CFL News (@CFL_News) January 23, 2025
This is fantastic. Ajou’s got all the ability in the world, and if he’s given a real opportunity- he’ll stick in the Sunday League. What stood out most to me was his toughness. He catches everything, but that’s one tough SOB✊ #Riders #CFL https://t.co/99umPUu0cu
— Luc Mullinder (@lucmull95) January 22, 2025
Ajou Ajou going through the whole defense @AjouAjou17
(via @ClemsonFB) pic.twitter.com/B0MKnGOcL3
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 17, 2020
While they currently lack a superstar atop, the Colts have a pretty deep wide receiver room right now with Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, AD Mitchell, and Josh Downs already in the fold. That being said, there’s always the opportunity to stick lower on the depth chart, particularly if a backup like Ajou is able to make his mark significantly on special teams.
We’ll see what happens, as Ajou should be given a shot in training camp and the preseason to earn his way onto the Colts’ active 53-man roster or even their practice squad.
