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Quarterback Rankings: A shakeup in the top three

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24.06.2026

Quarterback Rankings is a bi-weekly series that breaks down the top signal-callers in the CFL. The ranking of starters heading into each week reflects recent performance, statistical indicators, team success, and overall on-field evaluation.

Before we get to the quarterbacks, I need to give a quick nod to running back Justin Rankin.

Yes, the pivots are also doing spectacular things, but what Rankin is doing is truly special. His touchdown runs against Montreal make me question my high school Science teachers, while his 426 total yards in two games and 9.1 yards per carry is something you only see in college. All right, on to the passers.

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1. TREVOR HARRIS | SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

I promise I’m not trying to appeal to everyone like some shady politician when I throw out the line that any of my top three quarterbacks could be number one. But it is true. The pivots have been so good this year that you’ll be shocked to see who is in fourth.

You can argue receivers Kian Schaffer-Baker and Samuel Emilus are making Trevor Harris look good, and you would be right. However, Harris is also putting the ball right where it needs to be to allow his playmakers to make plays.

A 53-yard completion to Schaffer-Baker in the second quarter last week against Calgary was as much about the receiver making defenders miss as it was about Harris getting the ball over the linebackers and hitting his target in stride. A week earlier, Harris........

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