The Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) is proud to announce the Defensive All-Canadians for the 2019 season.

In total there are 13 Defensive All-Canadians and one Return Specialist All-Canadian.

Defensive Line

Tom Zarafonitis – Hamilton Hurricanes (second consecutive year) – 13 tackles, 3 assisted tackles, 5.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries

Jesse McNabb – Saskatoon Hilltops (second consecutive year) – 26 tackles and 3 sacks

Carson Bell – Regina Thunder – 11 tackles, 13 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery

Cory McCoy – Okanagan Sun – 19 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 knockdown

Linebackers

Tyler Going – Okanagan Sun – 32 tackles, 5 assisted tackles, 2 sacks, 2 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions

Jadyn Pingue – Saskatoon Hilltops – 29 tackles, 7 assisted tackles, 1 knockdown, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception

Mark Straw – GTA Grizzlies – 30 tackles, 5 assisted tackles, 3 sacks, 1 blocked kick, 1 knockdown, 1 interception

Defensive Backs

Kyle Clarot – Langley Rams (second consecutive season) – 21 tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 5.5 sacks, 4 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions including one for a touchdown

Colton Holmes – Saskatoon Hilltops (second season)– 12 tackles, 5 assisted tackles, 2 knockdowns, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception

Maleek Womack – Westshore Rebels – 24 tackles, 3 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 5 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 8 interceptions including one for a touchdown

Cheyvez Campbell – Edmonton Huskies – 13 tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 3 knockdowns, 3 fumble recoveries, 6 interceptions

Tanner Gaskill-Cadwallader – London Beefeaters – 16 tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 2 sacks, 2 knockdowns, 3 interceptions including one for a touchdown



Punter

Nik Hunchak – VI Raiders – 72 punts for a 41.9 yard average, 5 singles



Return Specialist

Brandon Poulin – Valley Huskers (second consecutive season) – 45 punt returns, for 392 yards, an average of 8.7 yards. Plus 29 kick-off returns for 601 yards, a 20.7 yard average

The CJFL All-Canadian Offensive players will be announced on Thursday November 14, 2019.

The CJFL Major Award winners will be announced on Friday November 15, 2019 during the Canadian Bowl Banquet of Champions.

The 112th Canadian Bowl will kick-off Saturday November 16th at 1:00pm at McLeod Stadium in Langley.