By Canadian Press

Redblacks’ Dustin Crum earns top CFL honour roll grade in losing cause

Sep 19, 2023 | 11:10 AM

TORONTO — A career-best performance earned Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dustin Crum a spot on the CFL’s honour roll Tuesday.

Crum was the top-graded offensive player at 88.7 for his play in Ottawa’s heartbreaking 41-37 road loss to the B.C. Lions. He went 19-of-30 passing for 233 yards while rushing nine times for 46 yards and a career-high three TDs.

Players in nine specific position are highlighted as per data points registered and compiled by Pro Football Focus, a sports analytics company.

For a second straight week, Ottawa’s Lorenzo Mauldin IV was the highest-graded defensive lineman at 89.8 The CFL’s top defensive player last season had three tackles (one for a loss).

Edmonton’s Kevin Brown was the top running back (80.8) while B.C.’s Justin McInnis was first among receivers (85.9). The Elks’ offensive line was the top-graded unit (77.1) while Toronto’s Peter Nicastro earned the top score individually (81.9).

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Montreal’s Tyrice Beverette (74.5) was tops among linebackers while Toronto’s Mason Pierce led the way for defensive backs (88.5).

Edmonton’s Jake Julien (74.5) led the way for kickers/punters while Hamilton’s Nic Cross (90.6) had the top grade among special-teams players.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2023.

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