Morgen Runge

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.

Morgen Runge

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:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hilltop (Whitecourt, Alberta)
University:	Alberta (2020–2024)
CFL draft:	2023: undrafted
Career history
Saskatchewan Roughriders (2023)* Saskatchewan Roughriders (2024)* Saskatchewan Roughriders (2025–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice roster
CFL status:	National
Stats at CFL.ca

Early life

Morgan 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]