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The CFL has named its West Division All-Star and two Roughriders made the list.
Brendon LaBatte and Jeff Knox Jr. were selected by the voting members of the West Division Markets, West Division head coaches, and the National Chapter.
LaBatte just finished his eight season in the CFL – his fourth with the Riders. This is his seventh-consecutive Division All-Star nomination. A former Ram, LaBatte played 18 regular-season games at left guard.
Knox set a franchise record in his rookie season with 114 defensive tackles. He also added 10 special teams tackles, two tackeles for loss, two fumble returns and an interception.
The CFL All-Stars will be announced in early December.
2015 West Division All-Stars
- Quarterback – Bo Levi Mitchell
- Running Back – Jerome Messam, Andrew Harris
- Receiver – Eric Rogers, Adarius Bowman, Derel Walker, Emmanuel Arceneaux
- Centre – Pierre Lavertu
- Guard – Brendon LaBatte, Spencer Wilson
- Tackle – Jovan Olafioye, D’anthony Batiste
- Defensive End – Jamaal Westerman, Charleston Hughes
- Defensive Tackle – Almondo Sewell, Mic’hael Brooks
- Linebacker – Adam Bighill; Dexter McCoil, Jeff Knox Jr.
- Cornerback – Johnny Adams, John Ojo
- Halfback – Ryan Phillips, Aaron Grymes
- Safety – Josh Bell
- Punter – Richie Leone
- Kicker – Rene Paredes
- Special Teams Player – Bo Lokombo
