Langley Rams QB Darryl Overstreet Jr. headlines CJFL Most Outstanding Player awards

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The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) has dished out their player awards for the 2026 season, led by a dual-threat pivot from B.C.

Darryl Overstreet Jr. of the Langley Rams was named the Peter Dalla Riva Outstanding Offensive Player after an electric debut season. The native of Grayslake, Ill., completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,597 yards and 29 touchdowns, including a record-setting 10-touchdown outing against Prince George in August. The graduate of Upper Iowa University also rushed 51 times for 548 yards and seven more touchdowns.

Linebacker Cohen McCluskey from the Winnipeg Rifles claimed the Larry Wruck Outstanding Defensive Player award after amassing 69 total tackles, five tackles for a loss, and two interceptions. Edmonton Wildcats kicker Sam Bowen was honoured as the Special Teams Player of the Year for connecting on 13 field goals and scoring 59 points, while also averaging 32.7 yards per punt.

Westshore Rebels running back Jerin Harinen was selected as the Offensive Rookie of the Year after he rushed 91 times for 776 yards and 14 touchdowns. Defensive Rookie of the Year went to defensive lineman Hayden Kirkham from the London Beefeaters, who recorded 17 total tackles, four sacks, intercepted a pass for a touchdown, and returned a fumble for another major.

Paul Orazietti was named the Gordon Currie Coach of the Year after leading the Sault Ste. Marie Cougars to an undefeated regular season in just their second year of existence. Regina Thunder running back Cohen L’Abbe received the CJFL Past Commissioners Award for community service; Tim Holden was named the Stewart MacDonald Executive of the Year for his many roles as the Ontario Football Conference registrar, website content creator and media coordinator, as well as registrar, statistician and game film coordinator for the St. Clair Saints; and the Hamilton Hurricanes organization took home the Rick Smoke Community Involvement Award.

The Regina Thunder and Westshore Rebels will conclude the CJFL season when they meet in the Canadian Bowl on Sunday, November 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. PT at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C.