Morgen Runge
 Runge with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025 | |
| No. 39 – Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Roster status | Practice roster |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 24, 1997 |
| 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 | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| 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.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Morgen Runge". CFL.ca. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Winger, Haylee (June 24, 2025). "From Whitecourt to the CFL: Morgen Runge's football journey". Whitecourt Press. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Morgen Runge". University of Alberta. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign five, including Canadian OL Zack Fry". 3DownNation.com. November 21, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions - 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions - 2024". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ Shire, Taylor (June 4, 2025). "Another injury forces Roughriders to shuffle lineup ahead of season opener". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.