CFL | Alouettes linebacker Adarius Pickett named player of the week

Montreal Alouettes linebacker Adarius Pickett has been named one of the Canadian Football League’s Players of the Week.

Posted at 11:31 a.m.

The Californian set a career high with 11 tackles, including 10 defensive tackles in a 34-30 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. The 26-year-old footballer also recovered a fumble which he returned 16 yards for a touchdown.

Pickett was voted third player of the week. He was edged out only by Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Richard Leonard and teammate, wide receiver Tim White.

Leonard had eight defensive tackles and one special teams tackle and intercepted two passes, including a 64-yard return for a touchdown in the Ti-Cats’ 35-32 win over the Calgary Stampeders.

White meanwhile caught six passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. This is his fifth game for over 100 passing yards this season.


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