Toronto Argonauts all-time records and statistics
The following is a list of Toronto Argonauts all time records and statistics current to the 2024 CFL season. Each category lists the top five players, where known, except for when the fifth place player is tied in which case all players with the same number are listed.
as a Player
- 6 - Jack Wedley
- 5 - Joe Krol, Bill Zock, Les Ascott
- 4 - Royal Copeland
- 3 - Teddy Morris, Frankie Morris, Bill Stukus, Wes Cutler, Pinball Clemons, Mike O'Shea, Paul Masotti, Adrion Smith, Noah Cantor
as a Head Coach
- 3 - Lew Hayman, Teddy Morris
- 2 - Frank Clair, Don Matthews
Games Played
[edit]- 222 – Don Moen (1982–94)
- 208 – Noel Prefontaine (1998–2007, 2010–13)
- 205 – Danny Nykoluk (1955–71)
- 205 – Mike O'Shea (1996–99, 2001–08)
- 198 – Jeff Johnson (2000–13)
- 195 – Chad Folk (1997–2008)
- 190 – Paul Masotti (1988–99)
- 185 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 183 – Jude St. John (1999–2008)
- 175 – Dan Ferrone (1981–92)
Scoring
[edit]Most Points – Career
- 1498 – Lance Chomyc (1985–93)
- 1232 – Noel Prefontaine (1998–2007, 2010–13)
- 899 – Zenon Andrusyshyn (1971–77, 1980–82)
- 549 – Mike Vanderjagt (1996–97, 2008)
- 542 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
Most Points – Season
- 236 – Lance Chomyc – 1991
- 207 – Lance Chomyc – 1988
- 202 – Lirim Hajrullahu – 2024
- 200 – Lance Chomyc – 1990
- 198 – Mike Vanderjagt – 1996
Most Points – Game
- 27 – Cookie Gilchrist – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 30, 1960
- 25 – Lance Chomyc – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 14, 1988
- 25 – Lirim Hajrullahu – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 28, 2024
- 24 – Dick Shatto – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 13, 1958
- 24 – Bill Symons – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, September 7, 1970
- 24 – Lance Chomyc – at Calgary Stampeders, September 30, 1988
- 24 – Darrell K. Smith – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 29, 1990
- 24 – Robert Drummond – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 2, 1996
- 24 – Robert Drummond – versus Montreal Alouettes, July 31, 1997
- 24 – Derrell Mitchell – versus BC Lions, September 12, 1998
Most Touchdowns – Career
- 91 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 85 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 77 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–2003, 2007)
- 53 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
- 50 – Terry Greer (1980–85)
Most Touchdowns – Season
- 20 – Darrell K. Smith – 1990
- 18 – Lester Brown – 1984
- 18 – Robert Drummond – 1997
- 17 – Robert Drummond – 1996
- 17 – Derrell Mitchell – 1997
Most Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Dick Shatto – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 3, 1958
- 4 – Bill Symons – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, September 7, 1970
- 4 – Darrell K. Smith – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 29, 1990
- 4 – Robert Drummond – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 2, 1996
- 4 – Robert Drummond – versus Montreal Alouettes, July 31, 1997
- 4 – Derrell Mitchell – versus BC Lions, September 12, 1998
Most Rushing Touchdowns – Career
- 38 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 33 – Bill Symons (1967–1973)
- 32 – Gill Fenerty (1987–1989)
- 31 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 27 – Robert Drummond (1996–2002)
Most Rushing Touchdowns – Season
- 14 – James Franklin – 2018
- 12 – Gill Fenerty – 1987
- 12 – Robert Drummond – 1997
- 11 – Robert Drummond – 1996
- 10 – Lester Brown – 1984
- 10 – Gill Fenerty – 1987
- 10 – Gill Fenerty – 1987
Most Rushing Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Robert Drummond – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 2, 1996
- 4 – Robert Drummond – versus Montreal Alouettes, July 31, 1997
- 3 – Bill Symons – at Ottawa Rough Riders, September 7, 1970
- 3 – Gill Fenerty – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 20, 1987
- 3 – Tracy Ham – at BC Lions, August 12, 1993
- 3 – Muhammad Shamsid-Deen – at Ottawa Rough Riders, October 16, 1994
- 3 – Reggie Barnes – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, July 6, 1995
- 3 – Michael Jenkins – at Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 28, 2001
- 3 – Chad Kackert – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 8, 2012
- 3 – Chad Kelly – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, June 18, 2023
- 3 – A. J. Ouellette – at Edmonton Elks, June 25, 2023
Most Receiving Touchdowns – Career
- 74 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–2003, 2007)
- 52 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 52 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
- 47 – Terry Greer (1980–85)
- 46 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
Most Receiving Touchdowns – Season
- 20 – Darrell K. Smith – 1990
- 17 – Derrell Mitchell – 1997
- 15 – Al Pfeifer – 1955
- 14 – Terry Greer – 1984
- 14 – Derrell Mitchell – 2000
Most Receiving Touchdowns – Game
- 4 – Royal Copeland – at Montreal Alouettes, October 27, 1945
- 4 – Darrell K. Smith – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 29, 1990
- 4 – Derrell Mitchell – versus BC Lions, September 12, 1998
- 3 – nine players, eleven times, most recently DaVaris Daniels – versus Ottawa Redblacks, August 13, 2023
Most Interception Return Touchdowns – Career
- 9 – Byron Parker (2005–11)
- 5 – Ed Berry (1988–92, 1996)
- 5 – Adrion Smith (1996–05)
- 5 – Clifford Ivory (2002–06)
- 4 – Dick Thornton (1967–72)
- 4 – Chris Edwards (2021–22)
Most Interception Return Touchdowns – Season
- 4 – Byron Parker – 2006
- 3 – Vernon Mitchell – 2000
- 2 – Dick Thornton – 1969
- 2 – Dick Thornton – 1971
- 2 – Clifford Ivory – 2003
- 2 – Clifford Ivory – 2004
- 2 – Byron Parker – 2007
- 2 – Byron Parker – 2011
- 2 – Chris Edwards – 2021
- 2 – Chris Edwards – 2022
- 2 – Wynton McManis – 2023
Most Interception Return Touchdowns – Game
- 2 – Vernon Mitchell – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 7, 2000
- 2 – Byron Parker – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 9, 2006
Most Kickoff Return Touchdowns – Career
- 3 – Bashir Levingston (2002–07)
- 2 – Tony Miles – (2003–07)
- 2 – Dominique Dorsey – (2007–09)
Most Kickoff Return Touchdowns – Season
- 2 – Bashir Levingston – 2003
- 2 – Tony Miles – 2003
Most Punt Return Touchdowns – Career
- 8 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 8 – Bashir Levingston (2002–07)
- 5 – Jimmy Cunningham (1995–96, 2002)
- 5 – Chad Owens (2010–15)
- 4 – Javon Leake (2022–23)
Most Punt Return Touchdowns – Season
- 4 – Javon Leake – 2023
- 3 – Jimmy Cunningham – 1995
- 3 – Bashir Levingston – 2003
- 3 – Janarion Grant – 2024
Most Missed Field Goal Return Touchdowns – Career
- 4 – Bashir Levingston (2002–07)
Most Missed Field Goal Return Touchdowns – Season
- 2 – Bashir Levingston – 2004
- 2 – Chad Owens – 2010
Passing
[edit]Most Passing Yards – Career
- 20,205 – Ricky Ray (2012–2018)
- 16,619 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86)
- 13,974 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 13,261 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson (2017–19, 2021–22)
- 11,125 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
Most Passing Yards – Season
- 5,720 – Doug Flutie – 1996
- 5,546 – Ricky Ray – 2017
- 5,505 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 5,082 – Damon Allen – 2005
- 4,991 – Kerwin Bell – 1998
Most Passing Yards – Game
- 524 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 1960
- 522 – Ronnie Knox – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 25, 1958
- 506 – Ricky Ray – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, June 25, 2017
- 505 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 501 – Kerwin Bell – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 26, 1998
Most Pass Attempts – Career
- 2,476 – Ricky Ray (2012–2018)
- 1,988 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86)
- 1,713 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 1,683 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson (2017–19, 2021–22)
- 1,350 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
Most Pass Attempts – Season
- 677 – Doug Flutie – 1996
- 673 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 668 – Ricky Ray – 2017
- 620 – Ricky Ray – 2014
- 579 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson – 2022
Most Pass Attempts – Game
- 56 – Chad Kelly – versus Ottawa Redblacks, September 7, 2024
- 55 – Ricky Ray – versus Ottawa Redblacks, July 24, 2017
- 54 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 1960
- 53 – Condredge Holloway – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 53 – Kent Austin – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, August 3, 1985
- 53 – Kerwin Bell – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 15, 2000
Most Pass Completions – Career
- 1,757 – Ricky Ray (2012–2018)
- 1,149 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86)
- 1,125 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson (2017–19, 2021–22)
- 1,051 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 864 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
Most Pass Completions – Season
- 474 – Ricky Ray – 2017
- 434 – Doug Flutie – 1996
- 430 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 425 – Ricky Ray – 2014
- 387 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson – 2022
Most Pass Completions – Game
- 40 – Ricky Ray – versus Ottawa Redblacks, July 24, 2017
- 39 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 38 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 1960
- 37 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, August 1, 2019
- 36 – Condredge Holloway – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 36 – Kerwin Bell – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 15, 2000
- 36 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 25, 2019
- 36 – Chad Kelly – versus Ottawa Redblacks, September 7, 2024
Most Consecutive Pass Completions - Game
- 21 – Ricky Ray – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
- 17 – Mike Rae – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 27, 1975
- 17 – Ricky Ray – versus Edmonton Eskimos, August 18, 2013
- 15 – Ricky Ray – versus Montreal Alouettes, August 19, 2017
- 13 – Damon Allen – versus Calgary Stampeders, October 16, 2004
Highest Pass Completions Percentage – Career (minimum 300 attempts)
- 71.0 – Ricky Ray (2012–2018)
- 69.8 – Trevor Harris (2012–15)
- 67.6 – Chad Kelly (2022–2024)
- 66.8 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson (2017–19, 2021–22)
- 64.0 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
Highest Pass Completions Percentage – Season (minimum 175 attempts)
- 77.2 – Ricky Ray – 2013 (CFL record)
- 74.5 – Ricky Ray – 2016
- 71.0 – Trevor Harris – 2015
- 71.0 – Ricky Ray – 2017
- 68.6 – Ricky Ray – 2012
Highest Pass Completions Percentage – Game (minimum 20 attempts)
- 95.0 – Ricky Ray 19 of 20 – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, July 19, 2013 (CFL record)
- 88.9 – Trevor Harris 24 of 27 – versus Edmonton Eskimos, June 27, 2015
- 87.1 – Condredge Holloway 27 of 31 – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 12, 1985
- 86.8 – Ricky Ray 33 of 38 – versus Calgary Stampeders, September 13, 2014
- 86.7 – Ricky Ray 39 of 45 – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 24, 2013
Most Passing Touchdowns – Career
- 114 – Ricky Ray (2012–2018)
- 98 – Condredge Holloway (1981–86)
- 77 – Damon Allen (2003–07)
- 76 – Doug Flutie (1996–97)
- 70 – McLeod Bethel-Thompson (2017–19, 2021–22)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Season
- 47 – Doug Flutie – 1997
- 38 – Tobin Rote – 1960
- 33 – Damon Allen – 2005
- 33 – Trevor Harris – 2015
- 32 – Arnold Galiffa – 1956
Most Passing Touchdowns – Game
- 7 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 1, 1960
- 7 – Tobin Rote – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 30, 1960
- 7 – Rickey Foggie – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 29, 1990
- 6 – Joe Barnes – versus Edmonton Eskimos, July 22, 1984
- 6 – Doug Flutie – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, September 7, 1997
Highest Passer Rating – Season (minimum 175 attempts)
- 126.4 – Ricky Ray – 2013 (CFL record)
- 109.6 – Chad Kelly – 2023
- 106.1 – Ricky Ray – 2016
- 102.9 – Ricky Ray – 2017
- 102.7 – Damon Allen – 2005
Best TD to INT ratio – Season (minimum 12 TD)
- 10.5 – Ricky Ray – 21 TDs 2 INTs – 2013 (CFL record)
- 4.2 – Rickey Foggie – 21 TDs 5 INTs – 1990
- 3.6 – Condredge Holloway – 18 TDs 5 INTs – 1982
- 3.0 – Damon Allen – 12 TDs 4 INTs – 2004
Rushing
[edit]Most Rushing Yards – Career
- 7007 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 5341 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 4280 – Bill Symons (1967-73)
- 3712 – Ulysses Curtis (1950–54)
- 3348 – Michael Jenkins (2000–01, 2003)
Most Rushing Yards – Season (all 1000 yard rushers included)
- 1484 – Michael Jenkins – 2001
- 1359 – Cory Boyd – 2010
- 1247 – Gill Fenerty – 1989
- 1141 – Cory Boyd – 2011
- 1134 – Robert Drummond – 1997
- 1107 – Bill Symons – 1968
- 1060 – Ka'Deem Carey – 2024
- 1055 – Doyle Orange – 1975
- 1050 – Michael Jenkins – 2000
- 1031 – Jamal Robertson – 2009
- 1009 – Brandon Whitaker – 2016
- 1009 – A. J. Ouellette – 2023
Most Rushing Yards – Game
- 215 – Gill Fenerty – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 31, 1988
- 208 – Ulysses Curtis – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 6, 1952
- 202 – Corky Tharp – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 29, 1955
- 195 – Michael Jenkins – versus Edmonton Eskimos, August 17, 2003
- 190 – James Wilder Jr. – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 17, 2017
Most Rushing Attempts – Career
- 1322 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 1081 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 807 – Bill Symons (1967-73)
- 625 – Gill Fenerty (1987-89)
- 610 – Michael Jenkins (2000–01, 2003)
Most Rushing Attempts – Season
- 271 – Michael Jenkins – 2001
- 245 – Gill Fenerty – 1989
- 226 – Cory Boyd – 2010
- 209 – Jamal Robertson – 2009
- 205 – Doyle Orange – 1975
Most Rushing Attempts – Game
- 37 – Doyle Orange – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, August 13, 1975
- 32 – Dick Shatto – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 8, 1955
- 32 – Dave Thelen – versus BC Lions, September 25, 1966
- 29 – Corky Tharp – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 29, 1955
- 28 – William Miller – at Montreal Alouettes, November 9, 1986
- 28 – Gill Fenerty – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 31, 1988
- 28 – Michael Jenkins – at Montreal Alouettes, November 5, 2000
Most 100-Yard Rushing Games – Season
- 8 – Michael Jenkins – 2001
- 6 – Bill Symons – 1968
- 6 – Gill Fenerty – 1989
- 6 – Cory Boyd – 2010
- 5 – Leon McQuay – 1971
- 5 – Cory Boyd – 2011
Receiving
[edit]Most Receiving Yards – Career
- 9047 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–2003, 2007)
- 8772 – Paul Masotti (1988–99)
- 8144 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
- 7015 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 6817 – Terry Greer (1980–85)
Most Receiving Yards – Season
- 2003 – Terry Greer – 1983
- 2000 – Derrell Mitchell – 1998
- 1826 – Darrell K. Smith – 1990
- 1466 – Terry Greer – 1982
- 1462 – S. J. Green – 2017
Most Receiving Yards – Game
- 246 – Terry Greer – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 10, 1982
- 244 – Paul Masotti – versus Calgary Stampeders, October 27, 1995
- 243 – Terry Greer – versus BC Lions, September 10, 1983
- 230 – Terry Greer – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 19, 1983
- 227 – Manny Hazard – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 26, 1993
Most Receptions – Career
- 682 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 609 – Derrell Mitchell (1997–03, 2007)
- 556 – Paul Masotti (1988–99)
- 466 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
- 465 – Darrell K. Smith (1986–92)
Most Receptions – Season
- 160 – Derrell Mitchell – 1998
- 122 – Michael Clemons – 1997
- 116 – Michael Clemons – 1996
- 113 – Terry Greer – 1983
- 104 – S. J. Green – 2017
Most Receptions – Game
- 16 – Terry Greer – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 19, 1983
- 16 – Derrell Mitchell – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 26, 1998
- 15 – Terry Greer – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 15 – Michael Clemons – versus BC Lions, October 4, 1997
- 14 – Derrell Mitchell – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 15, 2000
Yards from Scrimmage
[edit]Most Yards from Scrimmage, career
- 13,961 – Dick Shatto (7,007 yards rushing, 6,684 yards receiving)
- 12,356 – Michael Clemons (5,341 yards rushing, 7,015 yards receiving)
- 9,178 – Derrell Mitchell (130 yards rushing, 9,048 yards receiving)
- 8,772 – Paul Masotti (8,772 yards receiving)
- 8,251 – Darrell K. Smith (107 yards rushing, 8,144 yards receiving)
Most Yards from Scrimmage, one season
- 2,019 – Derrell Mitchell (19 yards rushing, 2,000 yards receiving)
Most Yards from Scrimmage, one game
- 276 – Gill Fenerty – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 31, 1988
Combined Yards
[edit]Most Combined Yards, career
- 25,438 – Michael Clemons (5,341 yards rushing, 7,015 yards receiving, 13,082 kick return yards)
- 15,717 – Dick Shatto (7,007 yards rushing, 6,684 yards receiving, 2,026 kick return yards)
- 15,487 – Chad Owens (137 yards rushing, 5,164 yards receiving, 10,186 kick return yards)
- 10,232 – Derrell Mitchell (130 yards rushing, 9,048 yards receiving, 1,054 kick return yards)
- 9,380 – Darrell K. Smith (107 yards rushing, 8,144 yards receiving, 1,129 kick return yards)
Most Combined Yards, one season
- 3,863 – Chad Owens – 2012 (25 yards rushing, 1,328 yards receiving, 828 punt return yards, 1,588 kickoff return yards, 94 MFG return yards)
- 3,840 – Michael Clemons – 1997 (315 yards rushing, 1,085 yards receiving, 1,070 punt return yards, 1,117 kickoff return yards, 253 MFG return yards)
- 3,345 – Chad Owens – 2011 (14 yards rushing, 722 yards receiving, 754 punt return yards, 1,750 kickoff return yards, 105 MFG return yards)
- 3,300 – Michael Clemons – 1990 (519 yards rushing, 905 yards receiving, 1,045 punt return yards, 831 kickoff return yards, 0 MFG return yards)
- 3,288 – Chad Owens – 2010 (11 yards rushing, 576 yards receiving, 1,060 punt return yards, 1,216 kickoff return yards, 425 MFG return yards)
Most Combined Yards, one game
- 402 – Chad Owens – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 3, 2012 (176 yards receiving, 226 kick return yards)
- 401 – Raghib Ismail – at Ottawa Rough Riders, July 9, 1992 (73 yards rushing, 51 yards receiving, 277 kick return yards)
- 345 – Bashir Levingston – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 24, 2005 (345 kick return yards)
Interceptions
[edit]Most Interceptions – Career
- 47 – Reggie Pleasant (1986–94)
- 44 – Adrion Smith (1996–05)
- 41 – Jim Rountree (1958–67)
- 37 – Carl Brazley (1983–92)
- 30 – Orlondo Steinauer (2001–07)
Most Interceptions – Season
- 10 – Bill McFarlane – 1954
- 10 – Jim Rountree – 1960
- 9 – Reggie Pleasant – 1987
- 9 – Reggie Pleasant – 1989
- 9 – Reggie Pleasant – 1990
- 9 – Ed Berry – 1992
Most Interceptions – Game
- 4 – Art Johnson – versus Montreal Alouettes, October 7, 1961
- 3 – eight players, ten times, most recently Robertson Daniel – versus BC Lions, July 3, 2023
Most Interception Return Yards – Career
- 781 – Reggie Pleasant (1986–94)
- 750 – Adrion Smith (1996–05)
- 744 – Byron Parker (2005–09, 2010–11)
- 710 – Orlondo Steinauer (2001–07)
- 590 – Ed Berry (1988-92, 1996)
Most Interception Return Yards – Season
- 348 – Byron Parker – 2006
- 238 – Adrion Smith – 2003
- 209 – Bill McFarlane – 1954
- 209 – Cassius Vaughn – 2017
- 206 – Wynton McManis – 2023
Most Interception Return Yards – Game
- 170 – Robertson Daniel – versus BC Lions, July 3, 2023
- 135 – Byron Parker – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 9, 2006
- 115 – Eric Harris – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 6, 1977
- 115 – Cassius Vaughn – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 26, 2017
- 108 – Antwaun Molden – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 5, 2014
Longest Interception Return
- 115 – Eric Harris – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 6, 1977
- 115 – Cassius Vaughn – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 26, 2017
- 108 – Antwaun Molden – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 5, 2014
- 100 – A. J. Jefferson – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 5, 2015
- 94 – Don Wilson – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, August 6, 1992
Tackles
[edit]- Note: Tackles were first recorded in 1987, but there was no differentiation between Defensive and Special Teams tackles. Those categorical differences were added in 1991.
Most Defensive Tackles – Career
- 822 – Mike O'Shea (1996–99, 2001–08)
- 703 – Kevin Eiben (2001–11)
- 503 – Don Moen (1987–94)
- 447 – Reggie Pleasant (1987–94)
- 441 – Orlondo Steinauer (2001–2008)
Most Defensive Tackles – Season
- 121 – Calvin Tiggle – 1994
- 117 – Chris Gaines – 1990
- 113 – Reggie Pleasant – 1991
- 113 – Kevin Eiben – 2005
- 110 – Kevin Eiben – 2004
Most Defensive Tackles – Game
- 16 – Robertson Daniel – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 4, 2023
- 14 – Jeff Braswell – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 31, 1992
- 13 – Maurice Miller – versus Edmonton Eskimos, July 23, 1998
- 13 – Ian Wild – versus BC Lions, July 6, 2019
- 13 – Adarius Pickett – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 15, 2023
Most Special Teams Tackles – Career
- 136 – Bryan Crawford – (2005–2011)
- 124 – Mike O'Shea (1996–99, 2001–08)
- 97 – Jeff Johnson (2002–13)
- 83 – Matt Black (2009–18)
- 81 – Kevin Eiben (2001–11)
Most Special Teams Tackles – Season
- 33 – Kevin Eiben – 2003
- 30 – Mike O'Shea – 1997
- 28 – Ray Mariuz – 2004
- 27 – Bryan Crawford – 2007
- 27 – Llevi Noel – 2017
- 27 – Frank Beltre – 2019
Quarterback Sacks
[edit]- Note: Sacks were first recorded in 1980.
Most Sacks – Career
- 92 – Rodney Harding (1985–94)
- 51 – Jonathan Brown (2004-09)
- 44 – Harold Hallman (1988–93)
- 35.5 – James Curry (1983–85)
- 34.5 – Don Moen (1982–93)
Most Sacks – Season
- 22 – James Curry – 1984
- 18 – Rodney Harding – 1994
- 15.5 – Rick Mohr – 1983
- 15 – Harold Hallman – 1989
- 15 – Elfrid Payton – 2001
- 14 – Eric England – 2003
Most Sacks – Game
- 5 – Rodney Harding – versus Edmonton Eskimos, September 25, 1988
- 4.5 – James Curry – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 31, 1984
- 4 – James Curry – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, August 5, 1984
- 4 – Harold Hallman – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 15, 1990
- 4 – Swift Burch – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, August 3, 1995
- 4 – Lester Smith – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, September 7, 1997
- 4 – Jonathan Brown – versus BC Lions, October 11, 2004
Punt Returns
[edit]Most Punt Return Yards – Career
- 6025 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 4007 – Chad Owens (2010–15)
- 2921 – Bashir Levingston (2002–07)
- 2752 – Jan Carinci (1981–1985)
- 2081 – Paul Bennett (1977–79, 1984)
Most Punt Return Yards – Season
- 1216 – Javon Leake – 2023
- 1070 – Michael Clemons – 1990
- 1060 – Chad Owens – 2010
- 1045 – Michael Clemons – 1990
- 989 – Janarion Grant – 2024
Most Punt Return Yards – Game
- 186 – Jimmy Cunningham – versus Calgary Stampeders, September 21, 1996
- 185 – Paul Bennett – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 10, 1977
- 174 – Michael Clemons – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 15, 1990
- 171 – Javon Leake – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, July 29, 2023
- 159 – Arland Bruce III – at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 10, 2008
Longest Punt Return – Game
- 109 – Pernell Moore – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, July 20, 1988
- 109 – Bashir Levingston – versus Calgary Stampeders, August 24, 2005
- 108 – Jimmy Cunningham – at Calgary Stampeders, September 30, 1995
- 100 – Jimmy Cunningham – at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 1, 1995
Kickoff Returns
[edit]Most Kickoff Return Yards – Career
- 6349 – Michael Clemons (1989–2000)
- 5376 – Chad Owens (2010–15)
- 3356 – Bashir Levingston (2002–07)
- 2215 – Dominique Dorsey (2007–09)
- 1991 – Dick Shatto (1954–65)
Most Kickoff Return Yards – Season
- 1750 – Chad Owens – 2011
- 1588 – Chad Owens – 2012
- 1257 – Dominique Dorsey – 2008
- 1216 – Chad Owens – 2010
- 1196 – Chris Rainey – 2019
Most Kickoff Return Yards – Game
- 245 – Chad Owens – versus BC Lions, September 2, 2011
- 225 – Dominique Dorsey – at Montreal Alouettes, September 7, 2008
- 224 – Raghib Ismail – at Ottawa Rough Riders, July 9, 1992
- 214 – Terry Greer – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, July 25, 1981
- 191 – Chad Owens – versus Calgary Stampeders, October 14, 2011
Longest Kickoff Return – Game
- 110 – Ryan Christian – at Montreal Alouettes, August 14, 2010
- 109 – Terry Greer – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, July 25, 1981
- 103 – Janarion Grant – at Montreal Alouettes, July 11, 2024
- 97 – Bashir Levingston – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, October 21, 2004
- 97 – Dominique Dorsey – versus Winnipeg Blue Bombers, September 23, 2007
Punting
[edit]Highest Average Punting Yards – Career (minimum 100 punts)
- 48.9 – John Haggerty (2022–24)
- 46.8 – Swayze Waters (2012–15)
- 45.8 – Noel Prefontaine (1998–2007, 2010–13)
- 45.6 – Boris Bede (2021–23)
- 45.2 – Zenon Andrusyshyn (1971–82)
Highest Average Punting Yards – Season (minimum 90 punts)
- 50.3 – John Haggerty – 2024
- 48.5 – Hank Ilesic – 1986
- 48.2 – John Haggerty – 2022
- 48.0 – Dave Mann – 1961
- 47.7 – Noel Prefontaine – 1999
- 47.7 – Swayze Waters – 2014
Highest Average Punting Yards – Game (minimum 8 punts)
- 58.9 – John Haggerty – at Calgary Stampeders, August 4, 2024
- 56.9 – Hank Ilesic – at Edmonton Eskimos, August 1, 1986
- 56.5 – Dave Mann – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 10, 1961
- 54.4 – Dave Mann – versus Calgary Stampeders, September 20, 1967
- 54.4 – Hank Ilesic – at Montreal Alouettes, July 4, 1986
Longest Punt
- 108 – Zenon Andrusyshyn – versus Edmonton Eskimos, October 23, 1977
- 102 – Joe Krol – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 11, 1948
- 102 – Dave Mann – at Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 18, 1966
- 101 – Dean Dorsey – at Winnipeg Blue Bombers, October 11, 1982
- 95 – Joe Krol – at Hamilton Tiger-Cats, September 6, 1948
Field goals
[edit]Most Field Goals – Career
- 337 – Lance Chomyc (1985–93)
- 263 – Noel Prefontaine (1998–2007, 2010–13)
- 191 – Zenon Andrusyshyn (1971–77, 1980–82)
- 139 – Lirim Hajrullahu – (2016–2017, 2024)
- 112 – Mike Vanderjagt (1996–97, 2008)
Most Field Goals – Season
- 55 – Lance Chomyc – 1991
- 55 – Lirim Hajrullahu – 2024
- 48 – Lance Chomyc – 1988
- 48 – Dan Giancola – 1999
- 47 – Lance Chomyc – 1987
- 47 – Swayze Waters – 2014
- 47 – Lirim Hajrullahu – 2017
Most Field Goals – Game
- 8 – Lirim Hajrullahu – versus Montreal Alouettes, September 28, 2024
- 7 – Lance Chomyc – at Calgary Stampeders, September 30, 1988
- 7 – Lance Chomyc – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, October 14, 1988
- 7 – Noel Prefontaine – versus BC Lions, August 1, 2003
- 7 – Justin Medlock – versus BC Lions, August 14, 2009
Highest Field Goal Accuracy – Career (minimum 75 attempts)
- 86.3% (139/161) – Lirim Hajrullahu (2016–17, 2024)
- 85.0% (108/127) – Boris Bede (2021–23)
- 79.5% (101/127) – Swayze Waters (2012–15)
- 74.7% (112/150) – Mike Vanderjagt (1996–97, 2008)
- 74.1% (337/455) – Lance Chomyc (1985–93)
Highest Field Goal Accuracy – Season (minimum 30 attempts)
- 94.9% (37/39) – Boris Bede – 2023
- 90.4% (47/52) – Swayze Waters – 2014
- 90.2% (55/61) – Lirim Hajrullahu – 2024
- 88.1% (37/42) – Lirim Hajrullahu – 2016
- 87.0% (40/46) – Justin Medlock – 2009
Longest Field Goal
- 57 – Zenon Andrusyshyn – at Saskatchewan Roughriders, September 14, 1980
- 56 – Boris Bede – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, August 26, 2022
- 55 – Lance Chomyc – versus Saskatchewan Roughriders, November 8, 1987
- 54 – Zenon Andrusyshyn – versus Calgary Stampeders, July 24, 1975
- 54 – Zenon Andrusyshyn – versus Edmonton Eskimos, October 11, 1981
- 54 – Lance Chomyc – versus BC Lions, October 4, 1987
- 54 – Boris Bede – at Calgary Stampeders, August 7, 2021
Most Consecutive Field Goals
- 18 – Swayze Waters (August 1, 2014 – October 4, 2014)
- 18 – Boris Bede (September 9, 2023 – October 28, 2023)
- 17 – Boris Bede (October 22, 2021 – June 16, 2022)
- 16 – Noel Prefontaine (August 28, 2004 – October 16, 2004)
- 15 – Noel Prefontaine (June 17, 2006 – August 25, 2006)
Playoff Records
[edit]Games Played
- 21 – D. "Red" Wilson (1922–30)
- 16 – Les Ascott (1940-52)
Scoring
Most Points – Career
- 81 – Noel Prefontaine
- 77 – Lance Chomyc
Most Points – Season
- 24 - Ulysses Curtis 1950
- 24 - Ron Morris 1961
- 24 - Dave Mann 1968
Most Points – Game
- 24 - Ron Morris – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, November 11, 1961
- 19 – Lance Chomyc – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 15, 1987
Most Touchdowns – Career
- 7 - Ulysses Curtis (1950-52)
- 6 - Royal Copeland (145-47, 52, 55)
Most Touchdowns – Season
- 4 - Ron Morris 1961
- 4 - Ulysses Curtis 1950
Most Touchdowns – Game
- 4 - Ron Morris – versus Ottawa Rough Riders, November 11, 1961
Rushing
Most Rushing Yards – Career
Most Rushing Yards – Season
Most Rushing Yards – Game
Passing
Most Passing Yards – Career
Most Passing Yards – Season
Most Passing Yards – Game
Most Pass Completions – Career
Most Pass Completions – Season
Most Pass Completions – Game
- 38 – Kerwin Bell – versus Montreal Alouettes, November 8, 1998
- 30 – Doug Flutie – versus Montreal Alouettes, November 17, 1996
Most Consecutive Pass Completions - Game
Most Passing Touchdowns – Career
- 9 – Tobin Rote (1960-61)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Season
- 7 – Tom Dublinski – 1955 (2 games)
Most Passing Touchdowns – Game
- 4 - by 3 players
Receiving
Most Receiving Yards – Career
Most Receiving Yards – Season
Most Receiving Yards – Game
Most Receptions – Career
Most Receptions – Season
Most Receptions – Game
- 16 – Derrell Mitchell – versus Montreal Alouettes, November 8, 1998
- 10 - Cedric Minter - versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 20, 1983
Tackles (since 1987)
Most Tackles – Career
Most Tackles – Season
- 18 – Keith Castello – 1990
Most Tackles – Game
- 10 – Keith Castello – versus Ottawa, November 11, 1990
Interceptions
Most Interceptions – Career
- 47 – Reggie Pleasant (1986–94)
Most Interceptions – Season
- 10 – Bill McFarlane – 1954
Most Interceptions – Game
- 3 – Darell Moir – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 16, 1986
Most Interception Return Yards – Career
Most Interception Return Yards – Season
Most Interception Return Yards – Game
Quarterback Sacks
Most Sacks – Career
Most Sacks – Season
Most Sacks – Game
- 3.5 – James Curry – versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats, November 11, 1984