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Vikings add Duluth’s C.J. Ham to roster

ham-thumb-122316The Minnesota Vikings announced today rookie running back C.J. Ham of Duluth has been signed to the team’s 53-man roster.

Ham joined the Vikings during rookie camp on a tryout basis and signed to the practice squad after final roster cuts. He played high school ball at Denfeld, graduating in 2011. At Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., he totaled 2,662 rushing yards, 949 receiving yards and 35 total touchdowns in 43 games.

Minnesota (7-7) visits Green Bay (8-6) on Saturday.

Ham scored a game-winning touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Vikings preseason opener. He led the Vikings in preseason rushing with 140 yards on 44 attempts over four games. He also caught three passes for 27 yards.