About C.J. Ham

December 26, 2019 at 1:31AM
Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham ran with the ball despite defensive pressure from Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson during the second quarter.
Vikings fullback C.J. Ham tried to escape Lions safety Tavon Austin earlier this month. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

ABOUT C.J. HAM

Age: 26 Size: 5-11, 230 pounds

Position: Fullback

College: Augustana University, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Hometown: Duluth

Signed: May 10, 2016 after attending Vikings rookie minicamp as an undrafted free agent.

As a rookie: Cut after the 2016 preseason and signed to the practice squad. Joined the 53-man roster for a Christmas Eve game vs. Green Bay.

Past three seasons: A regular at fullback and has missed only one game. Has 18 rushing attempts and 35 receptions, with two touchdowns.

Social media: @cjham28 on Twitter, @cjham_93 on Instagram.

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