By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted November 15, 2024 9:34 am
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Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson was named the CFL’s apical rookie Thursday night.
Anderson was honoured astatine the CFL awards banquet.
Voting for the grant was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and 9 CFL caput coaches.
The five-foot-11, 242-pound Anderson finished tied with teammate Nyles Morgan successful antiaircraft tackles (111) and 2nd wide successful some full tackles (116) and antiaircraft plays (130).
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The erstwhile Tulane prima besides added 3 sacks, 1 interception and 2 forced fumbles successful 18 regular-season games.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Shemar Bridges was the finalist aft registering a team-high 83 catches (club grounds for first-year players) with 933 yards and 4 touchdowns successful 15 games earlier suffering a season-ending limb injury.
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Edmonton Elks present caller proprietor Larry Thompson
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