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The Canadian Football League announced its divisional All-Star teams on Thursday, with B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke and Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander leading the West and East squads respectively. Voting came from the Football Reporters of Canada, CFL head coaches and fans.
West Division All-Stars
In the West backfield, Winnipeg running back Brady Oliveira and Edmonton fullback and tight end Skyler Griffith joined Rourke. The receiving corps features Saskatchewan’s KeeSean Johnson and Kian Schaffer-Baker, Edmonton’s Austin Mack, B.C.’s Keon Hatcher Sr. and Calgary’s Jalen Philpot.
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Saskatchewan centre Logan Ferland anchors the West offensive line. He is joined by Calgary guard Christy Nkanu, Edmonton guard Carter O’Donnell and tackles Jarell Broxton of Winnipeg and Jermarcus Hardrick of Saskatchewan.
On the defensive line, Calgary’s Clarence Hicks and Edmonton’s Malik Carney start at end. Winnipeg’s Jake Ceresna and Calgary’s Jaylon Hutchings fill the tackle spots. B.C.’s Darnell Sankey leads the linebacking corps, alongside Saskatchewan’s Jameer Thurman and B.C.’s Deontai Williams.
The West secondary includes Edmonton cornerbacks Tyrell Ford and J.J. Ross, Winnipeg halfback Evan Holm, Edmonton halfback Kordell Jackson and B.C. safety Jackson Findlay. Special teams feature kicker Vincent Blanchard, punter Jake Julien of Edmonton, Winnipeg returner Trey Vaval and Saskatchewan long-snapper Mike Benson.
East Division All-Stars
Davis Alexander leads the East squad at quarterback. Montreal teammates Travis Theis and Jacob Mason join him in the backfield at running back and fullback and tight end respectively.
Montreal’s Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead anchor the East receiving corps. They are joined by Toronto’s Damonte Coxie and David Ungerer III, as well as Ottawa’s Ayden Eberhardt.
The East offensive line features Toronto centre Peter Nicastro, Montreal guard Pier-Olivier Lestage and Hamilton guard Brandon Revenberg. Tackles Nick Callender and Tiger Shanks, both of Montreal, complete the unit.
Toronto’s Shawn Lemon and Hamilton’s Phillip Ossai start at defensive end. Montreal’s Mustafa Johnson and Toronto’s Ralph Holley hold the tackle positions. Toronto’s Isaac Darkangelo and Adarius Pickett, along with Montreal’s Tyrice Beverette, form the linebacking corps.
In the East secondary, Montreal’s Lorenzo Burns and Toronto’s Benjie Franklin start at cornerback. Montreal’s Robert Kennedy III and Wesley Sutton play halfback, while Ottawa’s Alonzo Addae starts at safety. Montreal kicker José Maltos Díaz and Toronto punter James Burnip handle specialist duties. Toronto returner Janarion Grant and Montreal long-snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa round out the East special-teams unit.
Full All-CFL Team Coming in November
The complete All-CFL Team, combining the best players from both divisions, will be announced on November 19. Thursday’s divisional selections mark the first major step in recognizing the league’s top performers for the 2026 season.
