The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced the finalists for the Most Outstanding Canadian, Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, and Most Outstanding Rookie on Tuesday.
Most Outstanding Canadian:
Nathan Rourke | Quarterback | B.C. Lions
In 2026, Rourke completed 313 of 444 passes (70.5%) for 4,614 yards, 24 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 31 carries for 356 yards, and three rushing touchdowns in 16 games.
Bray Oliveira | Running back | Winnipeg Blue Bombers
This season, Oliveira rushed for his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season. He had 237 carries for 1,493 yards, seven rushing touchdowns, 42 catches for 348 yards, one touchdown, and three tackles in 18 games.
Tyson Philpot | Wide receiver | Montreal Alouettes
Tyson Philpot had a memorable 2026 season. He set new Canadian records with 124 catches (third-most all-time) for 1,809 yards, 13 touchdowns, one carry for 16 yards, and five kick returns for two yards in 16 games.
Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman:
Nick Callender | Offensive lineman | Montreal Alouettes
In 2026, Callender started 12 games. Montreal’s offense averaged 32.5 points per game, 420.9 yards per game, 320.6 passing yards per game, 110.8 rushing yards per game, 65 touchdowns, and allowed 19 sacks.
Pier-Olivier Lestage | Offensive lineman | Montreal Alouettes
This season, Lestage played 18 games, of which 17 were starts. Montreal’s offense averaged 32.5 points per game, 420.9 yards per game, 320.6 passing yards per game, 110.8 rushing yards per game, 65 touchdowns, and allowed 19 sacks.
Jarell Broxton | Offensive lineman | Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In 2026, Broxton started 17 games. Winnipeg’s offense averaged 25.7 points per game, 348.4 yards per game, 265.7 passing yards per game, 101.6 rushing yards per game, 42 touchdowns, and allowed 42 sacks.
Most Outstanding Rookie:
Tyler Kahmann | Wide receiver | Toronto Argonauts
This season, Kahmann became the fourth Toronto receiver to reach 1,000 receiver yards. He finished the 2026 season with 77 catches for 1,092 yards, eight touchdowns, and three tackles in 18 games.
Parker McKenna | Linebacker | B.C. Lions
In 2026, McKenna made 75 tackles, four tackles for loss, six tackles on special teams, one sack, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 18 games.
Major Williams | Defensive back | Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In 2026, Williams made 77 tackles, one tackle for loss, nine tackles on special teams, 12 pass breakups, and three interceptions in 18 games. He ranked second in tackles, 11th in total tackles (86), and tied for fourth in pass breakups.
