The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are pleased to announce that defensive back Delvin Breaux, defensive tackle Ted Laurent and kick returner Brandon Banks have been named 2014 CFL All-Stars today.
Breaux established himself as one of the CFL’s premiere shutdown corners in 2014, often being matched against opponents’ best receivers. In 16 regular season games, the second-year Tiger-Cat recorded 33 defensive tackles, five pass knockdowns, three forced fumbles and his first career interception, returned 27 yards for a touchdown.
Ted Laurent, the East Division’s Most Outstanding Canadian, helped anchor the league’s best run defence. The Montreal native earns his first CFL All-Star nod after posting a career-high nine quarterback sacks, while registering 24 defensive tackles, two tackles for a loss and one forced fumble in 15 starts.
Banks finished his second season in Hamilton with a total of 1,342 return yards and two touchdowns. The elusive returner was the CFL’s only player to record both a kickoff and punt return touchdown during the 2014 regular season.
CFL All-Stars were selected by head coaches and the Football Reporters of Canada. In total, 62 voters selected the 26 All-Stars. This is the 52nd year the league has recognized the season’s best as All-Stars.
