The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be leaving Winnipeg with some hardware.

On Thursday night, during the Canadian Football League’s annual awards gala, veteran American offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, becoming only the fifth Rider in franchise history to receive the honour.

For the 35-year-old, now in his 11th CFL season, the moment carried weight, a lot of it.

“It really doesn't feel real. I’ve been in this league a while, seen some guys I look up to chase this thing. Doesn't even feel like I'm holding it, but happy, man. And let's go get this one on Sunday.”

The six-foot-four, 315-pound tackle earned 38 out of 53 first-place votes. It’s the first Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman win of his career, something even he wasn’t

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