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Edmonton Elks linebacker Anderson named CFL’s top rookie

Nov 14, 2024 | 10:10 PM

VANCOUVER — Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson was named the CFL’s top rookie Thursday night.

Anderson was honoured at the CFL awards banquet.

Voting for the award was conducted by the Football Reporters of Canada and nine CFL head coaches.

The five-foot-11, 242-pound Anderson finished tied with teammate Nyles Morgan in defensive tackles (111) and second overall in both total tackles (116) and defensive plays (130).