Abbott’s 2025 NCAA All-Canadians: Offence

Over the course of 2025, 276 Canadians played college football south of the border for a four-year degree-granting institution at the FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III, or NAIA level.

For the seventh straight season, I’ve tracked each player all season long to assemble my annual list of All-Canadian selections, highlighting our country’s best and brightest before bowl season begins.

As always, the team has been selected based on the quality of a player’s performance throughout the year and is not to be treated as an evaluation of their pro prospects or objective talent. While the strength of competition is taken into consideration, excellent production at a lower level will be privileged over below-average play for a larger program.

For the sake of readability, the 2025 All-Canadian team will be presented in two parts. Yesterday, we unveiled the defence. Today, we continue with the offence.

Quarterback

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First team: Ben Klassen, Sophomore, Dickinson College [D3] (Airdrie, Alta.)

We’ve been spoiled at the quarterback position since the inception of this All-Canadian project, thanks to a couple of guys named Rourke. That wasn’t the case this season, and we have to reach all the way down to the Division III level to find a legitimate full-time starter. Klassen assumed that role for the Red Devils this season, completing 58.6 percent of his passes for 2,045 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. The six-foot-one, 200-pound pivot was arguably more of a threat with his legs, gaining 568 yards along the ground and scoring six majors. Still a young player, his best years are in front of him.

Second team: Christian Veilleux, Redshirt Senior, Georgia State University (Ottawa, Ont.)

Third team: Nicholas Penuvchev, Freshman, Bucknell University [FCS] (Toronto, Ont.)

Running back

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First team: Antwan Raymond, Sophomore, Rutgers University (Montreal, Que.)

What more is there to say about Raymond that hasn’t already been said? Amidst a disappointing non-bowl season for the Scarlet Knights, the five-foot-11, 205-pound ball carrier was a shining beacon of hope, toting the rock 244 times for 1,244 yards and 13 touchdowns, while adding 18 receptions for 225 yards and two more majors. His 77 forced missed tackles were the fifth most in the nation, according to Pro Football Focus, as were his 36 runs of 10 yards or more, earning him an overall grade of 88.9. The presumptive favourite to win the Jon Cornish Trophy as Canada’s top NCAA football player, Raymond was also a semi-finalist for the Doak Walker Award as the top running back in college football and a second-team All-Big Ten honouree.

Second team: Nick Osho, Redshirt Junior, Indiana State University [FCS] (Burnaby, B.C.)

Third team: Jordon Benjamin, Senior, Kenyon College [D3] (Montreal, Que.) 

Tight end

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First team: Rohan Jones, Senior, University of Arkansas (Montreal, Que.)

After dominating at the FCS level for the past several seasons, Jones transferred into the crucible of the SEC with plenty of questions around whether his unique playing style would translate. It is pretty safe to say it did, given that his 90.7 PFF grade was the highest of any tight end who played more than 50 offensive snaps. The six-foot-three, 242-pound offensive weapon turned his package opportunities with a bad Razorbacks team into 19 receptions for 519 yards and four touchdowns, adding 10 yards and another score on the ground. To put that into perspective, no player with more than 10 targets in the FBS this season averaged more yards per route run than Jones at 5.08, including wide receivers. The 16th-ranked prospect in the 2026 CFL Draft is in a class of his own, and it will be fascinating to see what a pro team can do with him.

Second team: Ryder Kusch, Freshman, Temple University (White Rock, B.C.)

Third team: Dante Daniels, Redshirt Senior, North Carolina State University (Windsor, Ont.)

Receiver

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First team: Brady Blackburn, Sophomore, Harvard University [FCS] (Saskatoon, Sask.)

Every season, new stars emerge out of nowhere on the All-Canadian list. None was a more pleasant surprise this year than Blackburn, who unexpectedly established himself as the top target for highly-touted Crimson quarterback Jaden Craig. The six-foot, 180-pound wideout hauled in 38 passes for 732 yards and five touchdowns to earn second-team All-Ivy League honours. The Saskatoon native was a threat down the field for Harvard with an impressive average depth of target of 17.3 yards, turning 33 of his catches into first downs and making seven contested catches.

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Nate Demontagnac, Redshirt Senior, University of North Dakota [FCS] (Mississauga, Ont.)

There is no greater hub for FCS football than on the Great Plains, where Demontagnac has carved himself out a tidy little niche with the Fighting Hawks. The six-foot-three, 195-pound receiver provides a bigger-bodied target in the slot, hauling in 38 catches for 462 yards and two touchdowns. The 2026 draft prospect had a career year with just one dropped pass and six contested catches, while also proving himself to be a willing blocker in North Dakota’s run to the second round of the playoffs.

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Dylan Djete, Senior, Alabama State University [FCS] (Levis, Que.)

After a couple of down years at Wofford, Djete’s transfer to the Hornets sparked new career highs across the board. The six-foot, 185-pound outside threat made 28 receptions this year, several of an impressive variety, resulting in 422 yards and four touchdowns. With just two drops and a 15.1-yard per catch average, the graduating Quebecer was an important and reliable contributor for the HBCU program.

Second team: Nolan Ulm, Redshirt Senior, Eastern Washington University [FCS] (Kelowna, B.C.) | Josh Fillion, Redshirt Junior, University of New Hampshire [FCS] (Quebec City, Que.) | Teree McDonald, Junior, Wagner College [FCS] (Montreal, Que.)

Third team: Armand Burris, Redshirt Freshman, Florida A&M University [FCS] (Ottawa, Ont.) | Nick Cenacle, Senior, University of Hawaii (Montreal, Que.) | Malick Meiga, Redshirt Senior, Coastal Carolina University (Montreal, Que.)

Offensive line

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First team: Nicolas Cruji, Redshirt Junior, University of Maine [FCS] (Toronto, Ont.)

It’s been a few seasons since there were enough quality centres to make the All-Canadian offensive line positionally reflective, but Cruji led the charge to change that in 2025. The six-foot-four, 305-pound snapper started every game for the Black Bears this season and did not allow a single sack, surrendering just 14 total pressures. Though he struggled with penalties late in the year, you could rely on the Torontonian to keep the QB upright.

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Noah Stanley, Redshirt Freshman, University of Maine [FCS] (Charlottetown, P.E.I)

No player from Prince Edward Island has ever reached the professional level, but that should change in three years. The second Black Bear on this unit, Stanley took over at left guard for the final nine games of the season and was nothing short of sensational. The six-foot-four and 305-pound blocker kept a clean sheet, allowing zero sacks and surrendering only six pressures total, contributing to a dazzling 88.9 pass blocking grade from PFF.

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Jonathan Denis, Redshirt Senior, Louisiana Tech University (Montreal, Que.)

A former four-star recruit who wasn’t acknowledged as Canadian-born until this year, Denis spent time at Oregon, Miami, and Central Missouri while struggling to live up to his high school hype. The six-foot-three, 316-pounder finally did so with the Bulldogs this year, allowing a ridiculous four pressures all season from his right guard spot without a single sack included. While injuries limited him to nine appearances, it would have been wrong not to recognize that calibre of play.

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Logan Taylor, Redshirt Senior, Boston College (Lunenburg, N.S.)

Is it cheating to count Taylor as a tackle? Probably, considering he made eight starts at right guard. However, he was good enough in three starts at left tackle and one start at right tackle to merit it, plus it makes the numbers work for this team work perfectly. Even while the Eagles struggled, the six-foot-seven, 312-pounder was a second-team All-ACC selection and allowed just 22 pressures on more than 500 pass blocking snaps. His high ceiling and elite versatility made him the second-ranked prospect on the first edition of the 2026 CFL scouting bureau list, a status that is unlikely to change much in the coming months.

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Melvin Siani, Redshirt Sophomore, Wake Forest University (Hamilton, Ont.)

He may not be a household name yet, but the list of players in college football who are better suited to protect your blindside than Siani is incredibly short. The six-foot-six, 302-pound left tackle allowed no sacks and just nine pressures this season — the third-fewest among players with more than 400 pass blocking opportunities. Shockingly, that didn’t result in All-ACC recognition in his first season for the Demon Deacons, but the Hamiltonian is a name to watch going forward, starting in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on January 2 against Mississippi State and their own star Canadian tackle Albert Reese IV.

Second team: Darius Bell, Redshirt Senior, East Carolina University (Hamilton, Ont.) | Dolapo Egunjobi, Redshirt Senior, University of Tennessee-Martin [FCS] (Winnipeg, Man.) | Mateo Lucero, Junior, Wagner College [FCS]  (Brampton, Ont.) | Everett Small, Redshirt Freshman, Eastern Michigan University (Hamilton, Ont.) | Albert Reese IV, Redshirt Senior, Mississippi State University (Edmonton, Alta.)

Third Team: Mark Johnson, Redshirt Freshman, Eastern Washington University [FCS] (Vernon, B.C.) | Leif Magnuson, Redshirt Senior, California Polytechnic State University [FCS] | Kaleb McKenzie, Redshirt Freshman, Wingate University [D2] (Toronto, Ont.) | William Zambito, Senior, Middlebury College [D3] (Montreal, Que.) | Mateo Revert, Junior, Bluefield State University [D2] (St. Catharines, Ont.)

Placekicker

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First team: Samuel Tremblay, Redshirt Freshman, University of Maine [FCS] (Quebec City, Que.)

Kicking off the offensive half of our special teams selections — no pun intended — Tremblay made a name for himself despite a limited workload. The five-foot-10, 185-pound placekicker connected on nine of his 10 field goal attempts this season, including a 45-yarder, and chipped through 35 of 36 extra points. That was good enough to make him one of 10 finalists for the Fred Mitchell Award as the best kicker at the FCS level or lower.

Second team: Carlton Thai, Senior, Merrimack College [FCS] (Calgary, Alta.)

Third team: Sebastian Jones, Senior, Kenyon College [D3] (Toronto, Ont.)

Returner

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First team: Keesean Campbell, Junior, Dickinson College [D3] (London, Ont.)

For the first time since the list was launched, there were enough legitimate Canadian return threats playing this season to merit its own category. Campbell joins his Dickinson teammate Klassen on the first team to form a unique Division III duo, as he turned 18 kickoff returns into 548 yards and two touchdowns to earn first-team all-conference honours. The five-foot-six, 160-pound speedster caught seven passes for 59 yards and another TD at his listed position of receiver, but was even more active as a runner, toting the rock 32 times for 214 yards and a pair of majors.

Second team: Xavier Gaillardetz, Redshirt Junior, East Tennessee State [FCS] (Trois Rivieres, Que.)

Third team: Brendon Barrow, Redshirt Senior, University of Rhode Island [FCS] (Etobicoke, Ont.)

Honourable mentions: QB Gunnar Gray, R-SR, Buffalo (San Diego, Cal.) | QB Ethan Maroni, FR, Montana State-Northern [NAIA] (Winnipeg, Man.) | RB Dexter Baptistin, JR, Lincoln [D2] (Montreal, Que.) | TE Markus Stepanoff, SR, Missouri Valley [NAIA] (Milton, Ont.) | TE Jaxson Isaac, R-SR, Arkansas-Pine Bluff [FCS] (Regina, Sask.) | REC Barron Miles Jr., R-SR, Grambling State [FCS] (Montreal, Que.) | REC Jahiem Chambers, SO, Post [D2] (Quebec City, Que.) | OC Nathan Berthiaume, SO, Dickinson [D3] (Quebec City, Que.) | OC Christopher Emslie, R-SR, Fitchburg State [D3] (Toronto, Ont.) | OG Colby Jones, JR, Concordia-Wisconsin [D3] (Bittern Lake, Alta.) | OG Mike Lengi, R-SO, The Citadel [FCS] (Montreal, Que.) | OG Mauricio Hinds, R-FR, Florida Atlantic (Porters Lake, N.S.) | OG Nihaal Rana, SO, Harvard [FCS] (Toronto, Ont.)