CJ Ham went undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. Following the Vikings rookie minicamp, Ham was signed as a free agent to the 90-man roster. Ham was released by the Vikings and was signed to the practice squad and soon was promoted to active roster.
In Hams first preseason game he led the team in rushing with 35 yards on 12 carries, including a 10- yard touchdown, and catching one pass for 9 yards, defeating the Bengals 17-16. In the preseason Ham lead the Vikings in rushing yards with 140 yards on 44 carries, including two touchdowns.
CJ Ham is from Duluth, MN. He went to Duluth Denfeld High School where he starring in football and track and field. Ham played college football at Augustana in Sioux Falls, and is the fifth player in Augustana history to sign with an NFL team. He also was a four-year letterwinner in track and field at Augustana.
Ham helped the Augustan Vikings advance to the NCAA playoffs, and led the Northern Sun Conference in rushing yards and TDs. Notched career-high 1,097 rushing yards as a senior and 16 TDs, matching the school record in rushing TDs, and becoming only 4th Augustana RB to top the 1,000-yard plateau.
- Ham scored his first NFL touchdown against the Steelers in week two of last year.
- Ham had volunteered as a peer educator and mentor in the Sioux Falls School District and volunteered weekly at the Boys and Girls Club
- Signed as an Unrestricted Free Agent with eh Vikings in 2016
- Scored his 1sr NFL touchdown against the Steelers in week 2
- Primarily used as a blocking back.