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The Saskatchewan Roughriders finished at the top of the CFL’s West Division standings — and the team leads the way with the divisional All-CFLers.
A total of 10 Riders were voted as the best in their respective positions. It is just the fourth time in team history it has had 10 or more players represented on the Divisional All-CFL list.
On offence, Wide Receivers KeeSean Johnson and Dohnte Meyers received the honour along with offensive linemen Logan Ferland, Jermarcus Hardrick and Jacob Brammer.
On defence, the Riders, who were honoured, include defensive tackle Micah Johnson, linebacker C.J. Reavis and Jameer Thurman along with defensive backs Tevaughn Campbell and Rolan Milligan Jr.
“You’re happy and proud of those guys for getting recognized for that,” head coach Corey Mace said. “I thought we had a pretty good season and naturally, what comes with that is they see guys who stand out and make impactful plays. We acknowledged it today and showed love but we just have work to do.”
The Riders are practicing three times this week as the club awaits to see who will be coming to Mosaic Stadium on Nov. 8. The B.C. Lions will host the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL West semifinal on Nov. 1.
KeeSean, who is being recognized for the first time with the honour, caught 86 passes for 1,159 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games. He led the league in second-down receptions (39).
Meyers, also a first-time winner, finished seventh in the league in receiving yards (1,056) and was tied for fourth in touchdown catches (eight).
Ferland, who was the division’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman last year, is a divisional all-CFLer for a second straight season. He has spent this year at centre after an injury to Sean McEwen in training camp. He helped lead the way for a Riders’ rushing attack that averaged 103.8 yards per game.
Brammer is also a first-time honouree after excelling at right guard this season. He helped the Riders finish in a tie with the second-fewest sacks allowed (26).
“It means a lot. It was a big surprise to me when I saw it. I never expected it, but a really good surprise to have,” Brammer said. “Excited about it but the work’s not done.”
After dealing with a serious injury last season, Hardrick bounced back in a big way. The veteran has now been named an All-CFLer for a fourth time in his career. He is also the team’s nominee for the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman award. He won the CFL Most Outstanding Lineman award in 2023 as a member of the Bombers.
He said this one is a special one.
“I’m a little older. I got hurt last year and in a new place. I wouldn’t say it means more but this one, I’m really going to cherish it,” Hardrick said.
Micah is no stranger to being named a divisional all-star, this being the seventh time he has done so in his career. He is a three-time winner as a Rider (2021, 2024, 2025). This year, Johnson registered six sacks for the second season in a row. He was also a key part in a dominant rushing defence that surrendered a league-low 76 yards per game on the ground.
Thurman is a divisional All-CFLer for the second time in his career — both times as a Rider. He was sixth in the league in defensive tackles (86) and tied for eighth in total defensive plays (100). He had three interceptions and three sacks as well.
“It’s a great accomplishment. I’m happy all the work that I put in this season is noticed but that’s not the end goal,” Thurman said.
Reavis repeats as the west All-CFLer at the cover linebacker spot, recording 61 defensive tackles (including two for a loss), five pass knockdowns, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception.
Milligan Jr. is once again recognized with the honour. He won it last season for the first time and was voted the league’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player. He appeared in 15 games this season, finishing with four interceptions.
Campbell, who returned from the NFL for this season, has been awarded the honour for the first time in his career. Despite only playing in 13 games, he finished in a tie for the league lead in interceptions with six.
“(The journey) has been different for sure,” Campbell said. “I wouldn’t say I expected it, but all the hard work from training camp until now, I was working towards a goal. It feels great.”
