Running back Jordan Roberts is the latest player to join the Ottawa RedBlacks.

The 23-year-old native of Madison, West Virginia, participated in training camp of the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL earlier this year.

The 5-foot-10, 222-pound Roberts is a two-time All-American with the NCAA Division II University of Charleston Golden Eagles and holds numerous school and NCAA records.

In three seasons with the Golden Eagles as a running back and kick returner, Roberts totaled 4,918 all-purpose yards with 50 touchdowns. In 2012, his senior year, he rushed for 1,572 yards in 11 games (averaging 6.6 yards per carry) with 18 touchdown carries. He also had a 100-yard kickoff return for a major.

In his final game with Charleston, Roberts rushed for 190 yards in one quarter and 273 yards in one half, setting school and NCAA Division II records. He had 301 yards in that game with five touchdowns and earned conference player of the year honours.

Roberts is the fifth free agent to sign with the RedBlacks.