After a record-setting campaign for Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson, he has earned a chance for some hardware.
Anderson has been named the West Division nominee for the CFL Most Outstanding Rookie award.
Anderson finished the 2024 season first in the CFL in total tackles with 116. He tied teammate Nyles Morgan for most defensive tackles with 111 and the two became just the third duo in CFL history to record 100 defensive tackles in the same season.
Anderson finished second in the league in defensive plays with 130. He also had five pass knockdowns, three quarterback sacks, three tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and one interception.
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Anderson will be up against Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Shemar Bridges who recorded 933 yards, four touchdowns, and 30 second-down conversion catches this season.
It’s the second-straight season the Elks have had a rookie nominee represent the West. Kai Gray accomplished the feat in 2023. The last EE rookie to win the Most Outstanding Rookie award was receiver Derel Walker in 2015.
The CFL Awards with be handed out as part of Grey Cup Week in Vancouver on Nov. 14.
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