Laurier receiver, Redblacks CFL Draft pick Ethan Jordan wins Hec Crighton Trophy as top U Sports player

Wilfrid Laurier University receiver Ethan Jordan has won the Hec Crighton Trophy as the top player in Canadian university football.

The fifth-year standout recorded his second consecutive thousand-yard regular season in 2025, catching 68 passes for 1,066 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Golden Hawks. In addition to leading the nation in receiving for a second year in a row, the five-foot-11, 175-pound speedster set a new all-time record for most career catches in Ontario University Athletics history with 239, while sitting second in both receiving yardage (3,450) and touchdowns (30).

The Chatham, Ont. native is the eighth receiver to ever win the Hec Crighton Trophy, joining Laval’s Kevin Mital (2022), Western’s Andy Fantuz (2005), Calgary’s Don Blair (1995), Acadia’s Bob Stracina (1976), Alberta’s Brian Fryer (1975), Alberta’s Mel Smith (1971), and Toronto’s Mike Eben (1967).

Photo credit: Calvin Hui/U Sports.

Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma won the award in 2024, making it the second straight season a Golden Hawk has won the prestigious honour. Jordan beat out Saskatchewan receiver Daniel Wiebe, Laval quarterback Arnaud Desjardins, and Bishop’s quarterback Justin Quirion.

Jordan was selected 51st overall in the sixth round during the 2025 CFL Draft by the Ottawa Redblacks and began the year on the team’s practice roster before returning to school for his final season of eligibility. At the CFL Combine in March, he recorded a 4.44-second forty-yard dash, finishing second in that event.

Laurier was upset in the Yates Cup by the Queen’s Gaels; Jordan was unable to play in that game due to injury.

The Saskatchewan Huskies and Montreal Carabins meet in the Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, November 22. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. EST on CBC.