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Saskatchewan Roughrider General Manager Eric Tillman announced today they have signed non-import receiver Rob Bagg, import defensive back Dre Dokes and import receiver Jason Mitchell to contracts. Financial terms of the signings were not disclosed.

Bagg (6'0 - 190 lbs.) was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Riders in May of last year. After attending the Riders training camp last year, Bagg returned to Queen's University for his fifth season. In seven games for Queen's last season, Bagg led the team and was second in the OUA with 36 catches for 804 yards and six touchdowns.

"Rob was, without a doubt, the biggest surprise in our 2007 training camp," stated Rider GM Eric Tillman. "He's a young man we liked, but didn't draft after selecting a receiver (David McKoy) as our first pick. Obviously, we were stunned when Rob wasn't drafted, and quickly signed him as a free agent. That said, we never expected him to come in and earn an active roster spot during training camp. Of course, we also never expected him to decline that offer to return to Queens. Rob has certainly taken an unconventional route to where we are now, but, trust me; we are thrilled to have him back in green and white."

Dokes (5'9 - 170 lbs.) also attended training camp with the Riders after signing as a free agent in May of 2007. Dokes played four seasons at Northern Iowa as a starter and was named Defensive MVP by his team at the conclusion of the 2006 season. In his senior year he led the nation with seven interceptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. Dokes was named to the first team Walter Camp 1AA All-America in 2006.

"Dre has quick feet, good hips to turn and run and has very good acceleration," noted Tillman. "Before he was nicked last year in camp, he was really making a favourable impression."

Mitchell (6'1 - 205 lbs.) originally signed with the Riders as a free agent in June of 2007. After attending a portion of training camp, Mitchell dressed in two games with the Green and White as a backup receiver had one catch for seven yards. Mitchell also spent three years at USC.

"Jason is a quality young man," stated Tillman. "He has good speed and more importantly, cares about being the best he can be. We saw enough good traits, on and off the field, to keep Jason for several weeks last year. With another camp, he should compete at a higher level."