CFL B.C. Lions

Jordan Williams Wins CFL Most Outstanding Rookie Award

Published on December 10, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


Hamilton, Ont - BC Lions linebacker Jordan Williams was recognized for his solid season on Friday night at the CFL Player Awards, becoming the 13th in team history to win CFL Most Outstanding Rookie.

The 2020 first overall pick made an immediate impact on the Lions' new-look defence. His 92 defensive tackles not only led all Lion defenders but also shattered the previous record for a Canadian rookie of 75 set by current Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea in an 18-game season in 1993.

Williams also recorded his first career interception in a victory at Ottawa on August 28th while also adding a sack and fumble recovery in his impressive rookie campaign.

"Being honoured as the top rookie means the world to me," said Williams.

"Coming into 2021 we had a short camp, a short season, guys coming out of college, guys coming from the NFL and they had me coming off the couch. Winning Outstanding Rookie is phenomenal and being recognized on this stage is very special. It was high on my list of individual goals this season."

The previous Lions to win league Most Outstanding Rookie honours are as follows: QB John Sciarra (1976), WR Leon Bright (1977), DL Mike Gray (1985), RB Jon Volpe (1991), DB Steve Muhammed (1998), LB Paul Lacoste (1999), LB Barrin Simpson (2001), SB Jason Clermont (2002), WR Frank Cutolo (2003), DL Aaron Hunt (2006), RB Martell Mallet (2009) and LB Solomon Elimimian (2010).

Fans can head to CFL.ca for a thorough breakdown of all of the 2021 Outstanding Player award winners.

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