Running back Jerome Messam was traded to the Stampeders on Oct. 14, 2015.

He’s played seven seasons in the CFL including stops with BC, Edmonton, Montreal and Saskatchewan. He got his start in the CFL after signing as an undrafted free agent with BC in 2010.

He’s been a West Division all-star three times, a CFL all-star twice and was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian in both 2011 and 2016.

The Ontario native has cracked the 1,000-yard rushing mark three times (2011, 2015 and 2016) and has a total of 4,468 yards on the ground over his career, along with 25 touchdowns. He’s added 1,814 receiving yards and one TD through the air.

In 2016, he led the league in rushing with a personal best 1,198 yards and was also tops in rushing touchdowns with 11. He played his 100th regular-season game in the Labour Day Classic.

Here are some more fun facts about Jerome Messam that you may not have known…

What was your first pet?
A dog named Tazz

What is your second favourite sport?
Football (First is basketball)

Your favourite place you have traveled?
Miami

What is your nickname?
J Mess

What is your favourite band/song?
The Roots

What was your first car?
Honda Civic hatchback

What was your favourite subject in school?
Math

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Girls that wear open-toed shoes with ugly feet

What is your favourite food?
Lasagna

What is your favourite Calgary restaurant?
Big T’s BBQ

Who is your favourite actor/actress?
Morgan Freeman

What was your childhood football number?
33

What is your favourite vegetable?
Broccoli

What is your pre-game meal?
Just a big breakfast that’ll pretty much hold me over to the game. If it’s a night game, I only eat one meal before the game whether it be lunch or breakfast. Just one big meal and then snack until the game.

Who is your roommate on the road?
Tory Harrison

What piece of equipment are you fussiest about?
My cleats and my gloves

What is your favorite CFL road city to visit?
Vancouver