We’re just ten games into the 2026 season and we’ve been treated to some truly outstanding football so far.

Games have been thrilling, routinely coming down to the wire, and those experiences have only been enhanced by emphatic individual performances. Running the gamut from established CFL stars to those just starting to make their mark, we’re watching players announce their presence in impressive fashion so far in 2026.

This week’s MMQB is focusing on five players making early statements that are far too loud to ignore.

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JUSTIN RANKIN | RUNNING BACK | EDMONTON ELKS

Now in his third CFL season, Justin Rankin is no stranger to big games and gaudy numbers. Rankin burst onto the scene midway through the 2024 campaign before finishing as one of six tailbacks to go over 1,000 yards last year. But Rankin’s start to this season has been borderline absurd and is one of many reasons Elks fans should be feeling genuinely excited about a 2-0 start.

Rankin started the season by rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown against Ottawa while adding 94 more yards on five catches. And after a bye in Week 2, Rankin went for 230 offensive yards (179 rushing yards, 51 receiving yards) and........

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