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

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

The fifth-year standout recorded his second consecutive 1,000-yard regular season in 2025, catching 68 passes for 1,066 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Golden Hawks. In addition to leading the country in catches for the 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, ranking second in both receiving yardage (3,450 yards) and touchdowns (30).

The Chatham, Ontario native is just the eighth wide 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 Strasina (1976), Alberta's Brian Fryer (1975), Alberta's Mel Smith (1971) and Toronto's Mike Eben (1967).

Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma won the trophy in 2024, making this the second straight season that a Golden Hawk has won this prestigious award. Jordan beat out Saskatchewan wide receiver Daniel Wiebe, Laval defensive back Arnaud Desjardins and Bishop defensive end Justin Quirion.

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

Laurier was upset in the Yates Cup by the Royal Gaels. Jordan was unable to play in that game due to injury.

The Saskatchewan Huskies and Montreal Carabins will meet in the Vanier Cup at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Saturday, November 22. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:15 pm IST.