It took just four games for 2025 No. 1 overall pick Damien Alford to etch his name in the CFL record books.

The Calgary receiver, who has quickly become one of quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.’s go-to targets, tallied 156 receiving yards in the team’s win in Saskatchewan in Week 6. That was the most by a top pick in a single game since 2002 when Don Blair notched 163 for the Stampeders against Edmonton. It was also the third-most receiving yards ever by a rookie Canadian receiver.

The 4-1 Stamps have been propelled by plenty of unsung heroes en route to the top of the league, perhaps none as big – literally – as the 6-foot-6, 224-lb Montreal native. He has caught three of Adams’ five passing touchdowns this year and has also proven to be a deep play threat.

“I went into the game with the mentality that I was just going to go out there and do my job and contribute the most I could to the team,” Alford said after practice this week.

“I was placed in the best situations to do that and that’s exactly what my performance showed.”

Adams smiled when asked about Alford being a new........

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