The CFL Player awards were handed out ahead of the Grey Cup in Vancouver.
Solomon Elimimian, BC Lions was named Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Defensive Player, marking the first time ever a defensive player has won the MOP.
Jon Cornish, Calgary Stampeders was named Most Outstanding Canadian Player, his third straight year winning the award.
Brett Jones, Calgary Stampeders was named Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman.
Swayze Waters, Toronto Argonauts was named Most Outstanding Special Teams Player.
Dexter McCoil, Edmonton Eskimos was named Most Outstanding Rookie.
Division Nominees
| Award | West Division | East Division |
|---|---|---|
| Player | Solomon Elimimian (Lions) | Ricky Ray (Argonauts) |
| Defensive Player | Solomon Elimimian (Lions) | Bear Woods (Alouettes) |
| Canadian Player | Jon Cornish (Stampeders) | Ted Laurent (Tiger-Cats) |
| Offensive Lineman | Brett Jones (Stampeders) | Jeff Perrett (Alouettes) |
| Special Teams Player | Lirim Hajrullahu (Blue Bombers) | Swayze Waters (Argonauts) |
| Rookie | Dexter McCoil (Eskimos) | Tristan Okpalaugo (Argonauts) |
Below are the team nominees for each award.
*Indicates a unanimous selection
BC Lions
Player: Solomon Elimimian*
Defensive: Solomon Elimimian*
Canadian: Rolly Lumbala
Offensive Lineman: Jovan Olafioye
Special Teams: Paul McCallum
Rookie: Josh Johnson
Edmonton Eskimos
Player: Adarius Bowman
Defensive: Odell Willis*
Canadian: Eddie Steele
Offensive Lineman: Simeon Rottier
Special Teams: Deon Lacey
Rookie: Dexter McCoil*
Calgary Stampeders
Player: Jon Cornish
Defensive: Shawn Lemon
Canadian: Jon Cornish*
Offensive Lineman: Brett Jones
Special Teams: Rob Maver*
Rookie: Sederrik Cunningham
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Player: John Chick
Defensive: John Chick
Canadian: Ricky Foley
Offensive Lineman: Dominic Picard
Special Teams: Tristan Jackson
Rookie: Mark LeGree
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Player: Drew Willy
Defensive: Maurice Leggett
Canadian: Lirim Hajrullahu
Offensive Lineman: Glenn January
Special Teams: Lirim Hajrullahu*
Rookie: Lirim Hajrullahu*
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Player: Zach Collaros
Defensive: Simoni Lawrence
Canadian: Ted Laurent
Offensive Lineman: Brian Simmons*
Special Teams: Justin Medlock
Rookie: Taylor Reed
Toronto Argonauts
Player: Ricky Ray*
Defensive: Tristan Okpalaugo
Canadian: Chris Van Zeyl
Offensive Lineman: Chris Van Zeyl
Special Teams: Swayze Waters
Rookie: Tristan Okpalaugo*
Ottawa Redblacks
Player: Jasper Simmons
Defensive: Jasper Simmons
Canadian: Justin Capicciotti
Offensive Lineman: Jon Gott
Special Teams: Brett Maher
Rookie: Antoine Pruneau*
Montreal Alouettes
Player: Duron Carter
Defensive: Bear Woods
Canadian: Jeff Perrett
Offensive Lineman: Jeff Perrett
Special Teams: Sean Whyte
Rookie: Gabriel Knapton*
