Last week, Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros ranked the defences in the CFL ahead of kickoff of the 2026 season.

This week, we’re looking at Collaros’ list of top defenders to play against. His list included shutdown defensive backs and versatile defensive linemen, some of whom he’s already played against in the young 2026 campaign.

As with Zach’s other scouting report, he was asked to compile this list not including any of his teammates, and instead list defenders he’s faced in game action.

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FOLARIN ORIMOLADE | DEFENSIVE LINEMAN | CALGARY STAMPEDERS

The first player Collaros mentioned was Folarin Orimolade, the Stampeders defensive end. The five-foot-11, 235-pounder missed the second half of last season with a torn Achilles, but still tallied four sacks and 19 defensive tackles in 12 games.

Orimolade didn’t play in Week 1’s contest against the Bombers, so Collaros didn’t have to line up across from........

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