Career
He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the British Columbia Lions. Messam played college football for Graceland University. British Columbia Lions
Jerome Messam signed as a free agent by the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League on May 14, 2010, who held his rights after he went undrafted in the 2008 Canadian Football League Draft.
Messam carried the ball 23 times for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Edmonton Eskimos
In the off-season, Messam was traded from the Lions to the Edmonton Eskimos for a fifth round draft pick in the 2013 Canadian Football League Draft. Messam became the starting running back for the Eskimos in the 2011 Canadian Football League season.
Messam was named the Outstanding Canadian in the months of July and October and was named the Canadian Football League"s Most Outstanding Canadian at the end of the regular season. He was recognized by fans, Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) and Canadian Football League head coaches when he was awarded a spot on the 2011 Canadian Football League All-Star roster.
After being released by the Dolphins, Messam rejoined the Eskimos on August 30, 2012.
Miami Dolphins
On February 15, 2012, it was announced that Messam had signed with the NFL"s Miami Dolphins. He was released during the preseason on August 25, 2012. Edmonton Eskimos (II)
After spending half of the 2012 Canadian Football League season with the Miami Dolphins Messam returned to the crowded Eskimos" backfield which consisted of Hugh Charles and Cory Boyd.
In nine games with the Eskimos Messam only recorded 168 yards rushing and one touchdown.
Montreal Alouettes
On February 5, 2013, Messam was traded to the Montreal Alouettes for a 6th round pick in the 2013 Canadian Football League Draft. He was cut from the Montreal Alouettes on June 15, 2014.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On July 8, 2014, Messam reportedly signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. The Roughriders made the signing official on July 9, 2014.
Messam played in 11 regular season games for the Roughriders during the 2014 Canadian Football League season.
He posted a career best rushing average of 5.5 yards per carry (70 attempts for 382 yards). On February 6th, 2015, Messam and the Riders agreed to a contract extension. Calgary Stampeders
On October 14, 2015, the Canadian Football League"s trade deadline day, Messam was traded to the Calgary Stampeders for Tyler Crapigna and an exchange of 2016 Canadian Football League Draft picks.
At the time, Messam was the league"s second-leading rusher with 135 carries for 826 yards and a career best 6.1-yard average.
The Roughriders had already been eliminated from the playoffs.
