Justice Liggins Signs Reserve/Future Contract with NFL’s Colts
1/3/2018 10:06:00 AM | Football
Former Lumberjack wideout Justice Liggins signed by Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent after preseason stint with the organization
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Former Stephen F. Austin football wide receiver Justice Liggins (Tyler, Texas) has signed a reserve/future contract with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Liggins, a four-year letter winner for the Lumberjacks (2013-16), originally signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent on Aug. 15, 2017, before being waived during final cuts on Sept. 2.
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound wide receiver took part in Indianapolis' training camp and had a sensational 29-yard touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals in the final week of the preseason. His fourth-quarter grab proved to be the game-winning score as the Colts held on for a 7-6 win. Prior to spending the preseason in Indianapolis, Liggins was with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League for a couple of weeks.
During his career at SFA, Liggins played in 36 games for the 'Jacks and made 13 starts. He finished his career in Nacogdoches ranked 31st all-time in program history in receiving yards (1,166). Liggins reeled in 102 passes in his four years and scored eight touchdowns, registering two 100-yard receiving games. As a senior in 2016, Liggins started 10 games and collected 49 receptions for 641 yards, the second-most receiving yards of any SFA player, and three touchdowns. Liggins competed in all 11 games for the 'Jacks as a junior in 2015 and made three starts, claiming 31 passes for 318 yards and four touchdowns. During his sophomore campaign in 2014, Liggins saw action in eight games while making 19 catches for 174 yards and scoring once. He appeared in seven games as a true freshman in 2013, primarily playing on special teams but totaling three receptions for 33 yards on the season.
Liggins will rejoin the Colts for their offseason program with the hope of earning his way onto the 53-man roster in 2018.
Liggins becomes the second former Lumberjack to be currently signed with a NFL franchise, joining former SFA starting quarterback Zach Conque. The 2014 Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year, Conque was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad as an undrafted free agent on Dec. 19 after spending about three weeks on the New York Jets' practice squad. Conque became the 76th Lumberjack football player to sign a NFL contract last April when he inked with the Texans as an undrafted free agent, before being waved with an injury settlement during training camp in August.
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The 6-foot-1, 210-pound wide receiver took part in Indianapolis' training camp and had a sensational 29-yard touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals in the final week of the preseason. His fourth-quarter grab proved to be the game-winning score as the Colts held on for a 7-6 win. Prior to spending the preseason in Indianapolis, Liggins was with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League for a couple of weeks.
During his career at SFA, Liggins played in 36 games for the 'Jacks and made 13 starts. He finished his career in Nacogdoches ranked 31st all-time in program history in receiving yards (1,166). Liggins reeled in 102 passes in his four years and scored eight touchdowns, registering two 100-yard receiving games. As a senior in 2016, Liggins started 10 games and collected 49 receptions for 641 yards, the second-most receiving yards of any SFA player, and three touchdowns. Liggins competed in all 11 games for the 'Jacks as a junior in 2015 and made three starts, claiming 31 passes for 318 yards and four touchdowns. During his sophomore campaign in 2014, Liggins saw action in eight games while making 19 catches for 174 yards and scoring once. He appeared in seven games as a true freshman in 2013, primarily playing on special teams but totaling three receptions for 33 yards on the season.
Liggins will rejoin the Colts for their offseason program with the hope of earning his way onto the 53-man roster in 2018.
Liggins becomes the second former Lumberjack to be currently signed with a NFL franchise, joining former SFA starting quarterback Zach Conque. The 2014 Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year, Conque was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad as an undrafted free agent on Dec. 19 after spending about three weeks on the New York Jets' practice squad. Conque became the 76th Lumberjack football player to sign a NFL contract last April when he inked with the Texans as an undrafted free agent, before being waved with an injury settlement during training camp in August.
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