RedBlacks' DeVonte Dedmon Crowned CFL's Top Special Teams Player
Published on December 10, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA - Ottawa REDBLACKS standout kick returner DeVonte Dedmon has been named the 2021 John Agro Special Teams Award recipient as the CFL's most outstanding special teams player.
The awards were announced Friday night in Hamilton during the lead up to Sunday's Grey Cup game between the Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The award, as voted on by his peers, recognizes Dedmon after a breakout season. The 26-year-old racked up a combined 2,841 return yards across punts and kicks, along with three touchdowns in the return game. With his third return major, against the Toronto Argonauts on November 6, Dedmon became the fastest player in CFL history to reach five career return touchdowns, in just 15 games. On offence, he posted 65 rushing yards and a touchdown, to go with 98 receiving yards.
Dedmon was the REDBLACKS' unanimous nominee for the award. He was named an East Division All-Star upon the conclusion of the regular season.
A native of Williamsburg, Virginia, Dedmon signed a one-year contract extension with the REDBLACKS on November 2, 2021.
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