Morgen Runge

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Morgen Runge
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Runge with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025
No. 39 – Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-24) November 24, 1997 (age 27)
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Hilltop ( Whitecourt, Alberta)
University: Alberta (2020–2024)
CFL draft: 2023: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice roster
CFL status:National
Stats at CFL.ca

Morgen Runge (born November 24, 1997) is a Canadian professional football fullback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Alberta.

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Early life

Morgen Runge was born on November 24, 1997. [1] He played hockey growing up. [2] He did not play football until grade 10 at Whitecourt's Hilltop High School, where he also played hockey. [2] Runge later played for the Edmonton Huskies of the Canadian Junior Football League from 2015 to 2019. [2] His junior football eligibility ended after the 2019 season. [2]

University career

In 2020, Runge enrolled at the University of Alberta to play U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears. [2] He majored in arts at Alberta. [3] The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He played in eight games during the 2021 season, catching six passes for 43 yards and one touchdown while also posting two solo tackles and one assisted tackle. [3] Runge missed the 2022 season. [3]

After going undrafted in the 2023 CFL draft, Runge signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on May 8, 2023. [4] [5] He was released before the start of the 2023 CFL season. [6] [5] He then returned to the University of Alberta, appearing in five games during the 2023 U Sports season while totaling one carry for two yards, two receptions for 17 yards, two solo tackles, and one assisted tackle. [3]

Runge re-signed with the Roughriders on November 21, 2023. [5] He was released before the start of the regular season again on June 1, 2024. [7] He returned to Alberta for his final season of U Sports eligibility, playing in eight games while recording six catches for 54 yards and two assisted tackles. [3]

Professional career

Runge re-signed with Saskatchewan again on December 2, 2024. [7] Due to fullback Albert Awachie having suffered a hip injury, Runge made his CFL debut in the 2025 season opener on June 5 against the Ottawa Redblacks. [8] Runge was moved to the practice roster on July 10, 2025. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Morgen Runge". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Winger, Haylee (June 24, 2025). "From Whitecourt to the CFL: Morgen Runge's football journey". Whitecourt Press. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Morgen Runge". University of Alberta . Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign five, including Canadian OL Zack Fry". 3DownNation.com. November 21, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions - 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Dave (July 4, 2025). "Between The Lines: The third time is the charm for Saskatchewan Roughriders' FB Morgan Runge". SportsCage.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions - 2024". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ Shire, Taylor (June 4, 2025). "Another injury forces Roughriders to shuffle lineup ahead of season opener". Regina Leader-Post . Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
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