The Edmonton Elks signed wide receiver Cooper ‘C.J.’ Hutton, and defensive backs Kalon Barnes and Braxton Clark on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Cooper ‘C.J.’ Hutton is five foot nine and weighs 180 pounds. A native of Folsom, California, Hutton made 51 catches for 669 yards, two touchdowns, three carries for 41 yards, one touchdown, completing one pass for 29 yards, and 11 kick returns for 248 yards in 13 games for the Aggies in 2024. He finished second on the team in receiving yards.
Collegiately, Hutton played five seasons at U.C. Davis (2020-24) making 169 catches for 1,894 yards, 11 touchdowns, 90 carries for 452 yards, six touchdowns, completing one pass for 29 yards, 15 kick returns for 322 yards, four punt returns for five yards, and five tackles (3 solos, 2 assists) in 51 games for the Aggies.
Kalon Barnes is six foot and weighs 186 pounds. The 26-year-old from Silsbee, Texas, signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on December 4, 2024. He attended training camp and the Brahmas released him on March 20, 2025.
The Carolina Panthers drafted Barnes in the seventh round (242nd pick) of the 2022 NFL Draft. In 2022, he made 9 tackles (8 solos, 1 assist) and one pass breakup in three preseason games. The Panthers released him on August 30, 2022.
The Miami Dolphins signed Barnes on September 1, 2022. He spent most of the season on the practice squad. The Minnesota Vikings signed Barnes off of Miami’s practice squad on December 14, 2022. He dressed for two regular season games.
In 2023, Barnes made 9 tackles (8 solos, 1 assist) in three preseason games. The Vikings released him on August 28, 2023. He would spend time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, and the Cleveland Browns practice squads in 2023.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed him again on January 23, 2024. In 2024, he made three tackles (3 solos) and one pass breakup in one preseason game. The Steelers released him on August 19, 2024.
Collegiately, Barnes played four seasons at Baylor (2018-21) making 69 tackles (53 solos, 19 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions for 18 yards, 17 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 41 games for the Bears.
Braxton Clark is six foot four and weighs 204 pounds. The 25-year-old from Orlando, Florida, attended the New York Jets rookie minicamp in 2024.
Collegiately, Clark played four seasons at Nebraska (2018-22) making 22 tackles (18 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception for nine yards, and four pass breakups in 34 games for the Cornhuskers.
Then, he transferred to the University of South Florida in 2023 making 26 tackles (23 solos, 3 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception for 35 yards, and six pass breakups in 10 games for the Bulls.
