TORONTO (KSNT) — A Kansas native is taking home the Canadian Football League’s highest rookie honor.
Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Tyler Kahmann has been named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie for the 2026 season.
Kahmann received 30-of-52 first-place votes, after finishing the season with 77 receptions for 1,092 yards and eight touchdowns.
This season, the former Emporia State Hornet led all league rookies in major receiving categories.
In his time in Emporia, Kahmann was a consensus All-American, and holds an MIAA record with 54 touchdowns. He also holds the conference single-game receiving record with 296 yards.
Kahmann and the Argonauts are back in action on Saturday at noon to take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Division Semifinals.
For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.
