Jones Is CFL's Top Rookie
Published on November 21, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Brett Jones is the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie for 2013. Jones was presented with the honour at the CFL Player Awards ceremonies on Thursday night in Regina.
Jones is the first offensive lineman to ever win the CFL's top-rookie award, which was instituted in 1972.
Just 21 at the start of the season, the University of Regina product made a profound impact during his first professional season. Jones was the only offensive lineman to play every game this season, with 17 of his 18 starts coming at the all-important centre position.
Jones was the man in the middle of an offensive line that has paved the way for Jon Cornish's league-leading total of 1,813 rushing yards and allowed the Stampeders to lead the CFL in rushing yards and fewest sacks allowed.
Jones is the fourth Stampeders player to win the Most Outstanding Rookie award and the first since Nik Lewis in 2004. The other Calgary players to win the award were Kelvin Anderson in 1996 and Harold Hallman in 1986.
Canadian Football League Stories from November 21, 2013
- Jon Cornish, Rene Paredes and Brett Jones Take Home Major CFL Awards - Calgary Stampeders
- Cornish Is CFL's Most Outstanding Player - Calgary Stampeders
- Cornish Becomes First Canadian Since 1978 to Win CFL Most Outstanding Player Award - CFL
- Cornish Repeats as Most Outstanding Canadian - Calgary Stampeders
- Record-Breaker Paredes Wins CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Player Award - Calgary Stampeders
- Shea Emry honoured with Jake Gaudaur Veteran's Award - Montreal Alouettes
- Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Award Presented at CFL Awards Ceremony - CFL
- CFL Commissioner's Award Honours Eskimo Stalwart Dwayne Mandrusiak - CFL
- Kyries Hebert earns Tom Pate Award for his community involvement - Montreal Alouettes
- Chip Cox rewarded for outstanding season - Montreal Alouettes
- Jones Is CFL's Top Rookie - Calgary Stampeders
- Lulay and Arceneaux Undergo Successful Surgeries - B.C. Lions
- Lions Launch 102-Hour Grey Cup Ticket Sale Monday Morning - B.C. Lions
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Calgary Stampeders Stories
- Stampeders Add Defensive Back
- Stampeders Release Franklin
- Stamps Face Blue Bombers on Heritage Night
- Stamps Add Samson to Practice Roster
- Stamps Make Stop in Nation's Capital
