Saskatchewan Roughriders' running back A.J. Ouellette has undergone a superhero transformation as he enters the 2025 CFL season.
The 29-year-old revealed his Thor-like physique on .
“If you’re going to do something, don’t just half-ass it—you have to go all in! If you’re leaving your old self behind, leave it for good and never look back. I wished my old lifestyle a slow, painful death, and now the new me is taking ownership of my life and who I am!
This competition started with a few friends trash-talking, but the love, respect, and encouragement from start to finish were incredible. The No Name Family can’t be beat—and the people here will fight to the death!
I started at 225 lbs and, honestly, forgot to take a picture of my weight until a couple of days after the cut began. I was angry and depressed from a season of pain and disappointment. We’ve silenced the demons whispering in our ears, and now we’ve cut down to 200 lbs and feel great!
I hope this two-month transformation inspires someone to get off the couch and better themselves. We also have coaches who offer personal training if you need help along the way. It’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is!”
Ouellette played eight regular season games in his first year with the Riders in 2024. He carried the football 130 times for 550 yards with three touchdowns while adding 16 receptions for 147 yards.
The Covington, OH native ran 14 times for 70 yards with two touchdowns plus two receptions for 15 yards in Saskatchewan's West Semi-Final win. In the Green and White's West Final loss in Winnipeg, the physical runner rushed 10 times for 51 yards with one touchdown while catching four passes for 17 yards.
The new-look Ouellette appears ready for a new year in Riderville.
