RANKIN HEADLINES WEEK 1 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Kennedy and Ceresna also named to week’s best
TORONTO (June 9, 2026) – Justin Rankin, Robert Kennedy III and Jake Ceresna have been named Week 1 Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.
The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.
- JUSTIN RANKIN | RB | EDMONTON ELKS | EDM 29 – OTT 21
- 13 carries for one touchdown and 102 yards
- Three rushes of 10+ yards
- Five catches on seven targets for 94 yards
- Two 20-yard+ receptions, including a 63-yard catch
- Ranks third in receiving yards and rushing yards
- Fourth-quarter major held up as the game-winning play
- ROBERT KENNEDY III | DB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | MTL 30 – HAM 27 (OT)
- One defensive tackle and one forced fumble
- First-career interception returned 54 yards for first-career touchdown
- Trailing 24-10, third-quarter pick-six sparked a 20-3 stretch that propelled Montreal to the comeback victory
- JAKE CERESNA | DL | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS | WPG 30 – CGY 28
- Five defensive tackles
- First three-sack performance to reach 49 in career
2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW
- W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)
Lucas Barrett
Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League