The Calgary Stampeders have signed National receiver Damien Alford.
Damien Alford
Receiver
College: Syracuse
Height: 6.06
Weight: 224
Born: Apr. 6, 2001
Birthplace: Montreal, QC
National
Alford was selected first overall by Calgary in the 2025 CFL Canadian Draft and made six starts across 15 regular-season games last year, tallying 20 receptions for 407 yards and five touchdowns. He also played and started in the Western Semi-Final.
Alford then signed with the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints on Jan. 7 of this year but was waived on June 17.
“We have been tracking Damien since he was released in the NFL,” said general manager and head coach Dave Dickenson. “He is a special talent. He will make us even more explosive as an offence. We are excited to bring him back.”
Collegiately, Alford played four seasons (2020-23) at Syracuse. In 42 appearances including 28 starts with the Orange, he made 67 catches for 1,291 yards and seven touchdowns. Alford then transferred to Utah for the 2024 season and played four games for the Utes.