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Rourke, Alexander lead CFL all-star selections

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Digital, G. (2026, October 29). Rourke, Alexander lead CFL all-star selections. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12125892/rourke-alexander-lead-cfl-all-star-selections/

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The CFL released its all-star selections for the East and West divisions on Thursday, with quarterbacks Nathan Rourke from the B.C. Lions and Davis Alexander from the Montreal Alouettes leading their respective teams. Voting was done by Football Reporters of Canada, CFL head coaches, and fans, recognizing standout players across various positions including receivers, linemen, defensive ends, tackles, and specialists like kickers and punters.
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Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions and Davis Alexander of the Montreal Alouettes lead their respective divisions as headliners on the CFL's all-star teams announced on October 29, 2026. Voting for these selections was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada, CFL head coaches, and fans. In addition to Rourke and Alexander, other notable players named include Winnipeg running back Brady Oliveira, Edmonton fullback/tight end Skyler Griffith, Saskatchewan receiver KeeSean Johnson, and Calgary cornerback Tyrell Ford among others across both the East and West squads.

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Toronto centre Peter Nicastro and guards Pier-Olivier Lestage of Montreal and Brandon Revenberg of Hamilton make up the East offensive line with tackles Nick Callender and Tiger Shanks of the Alouettes.
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🔮 B.C.’s Darnell Sankey anchors a linebacking corps that includes Saskatchewan’s Jameer Thurman and B.C.’s Deontai Williams.
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TORONTO – Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions and Davis Alexander of the Montreal Alouettes headline the respective divisional All-CFL teams. asserted
Rourke → headline → teams
The CFL unveiled the East and West squads Thursday. asserted
CFL → unveil → squads
Voting was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada, CFL head coaches and fans. asserted
Voting → conduct → Canada
Winnipeg running back Brady Oliveira and Edmonton fullback/tight end Skyler Griffith were also named to the West squad. asserted
Oliveira → name → squad
The receiving corps is made up of Saskatchewan’s KeeSean Johnson, Austin Mack of the Elks, B.C.’s Keon Hatcher Sr., Calgary’s Jalen Philpot and the Riders’ Kian Schaffer-Baker. asserted
corps → make → Elks
Saskatchewan centre Logan Ferland anchors an offensive line that includes guards Christy Nkanu of Calgary and Carter O’Donnell of Edmonton. asserted
that → anchor → Edmonton
The defensive line consists of ends Clarence Hicks of Calgary and Malik Carney of Edmonton and tackles Jake Ceresna of Winnipeg and Jaylon Hutchings of the Stampeders. asserted
line → consist → Stampeders
B.C.’s Darnell Sankey anchors a linebacking corps that includes Saskatchewan’s Jameer Thurman and B.C.’s Deontai Williams. asserted
that → anchor → Thurman
Edmonton cornerbacks Tyrell Ford and J.J. Ross are in a secondary that also includes Winnipeg’s Evan Holm and Kordell Jackson of the Elks at halfback and B.C.’s Jackson Findlay at safety. asserted
that → include → safety
Kicker Vincent Blanchard and punter Jake Julien of the Elks join Winnipeg returner Trey Vaval and Saskatchewan long-snapper Mike Benson on special teams. asserted
Blanchard → join → teams
Joining Alexander in the East backfield are teammates Travis Theis at running back and fullback/tight end Jacob Mason. asserted
Theis → join → back
Montreal’s Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead anchor a receiving corps that includes Toronto’s Damonte Coxie and David Ungerer III and Ottawa’s Ayden Eberhardt. asserted
that → anchor → Coxie
Toronto centre Peter Nicastro and guards Pier-Olivier Lestage of Montreal and Brandon Revenberg of Hamilton make up the East offensive line with tackles Nick Callender and Tiger Shanks of the Alouettes. asserted
Nicastro → make → Alouettes
The defensive line consists of ends Shawn Lemon of Toronto and Phillip Ossai of Hamilton as well as tackles Mustafa Johnson of Montreal and Ralph Holley of the Argos. asserted
line → consist → Argos
Toronto’s Isaac Darkangelo and Adarius Pickett, along with Montreal’s Tyrice Beverette, make up the linebacking corps. asserted
Darkangelo → make → corps
Janarion Grant of the Argos and Montreal long-snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa rounded out the East special-teams unit. asserted
Grant → round → unit
The ’26 All-CFL Team will be announced Nov. 19. asserted
Team → announce → ?
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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