TORONTO — Young new talent is inevitable every year in football, but the influx of first-year star power in 2015 may have raised the bar.

Rookie quarterbacks looked like long-time veterans last year as Jonathon Jennings, Rakeem Cato and James Franklin ushered in a future generation of star CFL quarterbacks.

Not to be outdone, 2015 was a banner year for rookie receivers as well. Derel Walker won Most Outstanding Rookie in just half a season’s work, while Vidal Hazelton and Terrence Toliver powered the Argos’ and Ticats’ passing offences respectively.

Many of the top players in the CFL will be sophomores next season as a new generation of talent has arrived, and with that we take a look at which Stampeders sophomores have already broken out, and which may not have but should be on your radar.

Sophomore Star: Lemar Durant

Last year it was the departure of Maurice Price, Nik Lewis and Brad Sinopoli affecting the Stampeders’ receiving corps; this year it could be Jeff Fuller and league-leading receiver Eric Rogers. It’s hard to say how Calgary’s receivers will shape up in 2015, but it’s also hard to imagine one of last year’s most hyped prospects not being a big part of it.

Durant fell to the second round despite being a top prospect but showed flashes of what he’s capable of in 2015, catching 12 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns. The knock on him going into the draft was that he wasn’t pro-ready, but few can develop talent like John Hufnagel and Dave Dickenson. Expect Durant to play a much greater role in his sophomore season.

Keep an Eye On: Karl Lavoie

The Stamps’ offensive line took a hard hit last year, from the free agent departures of Brett Jones and Stanley Bryant to injuries at virtually every position. Lavoie, the ninth overall pick in last year’s draft, was among those injured but this year should be ready to fortify a young Stampeders offensive front.

Expect Lavoie to team up with third-year centre Pierre Lavertu to lead a steadier Stamps O-line in 2016.

Sophomore Sleeper: Tevaughn Campbell

Taken 22nd overall after breaking the electronic 40 time record at the combine, Campbell earned some valuable playing time in the Stamps’ secondary as a result of injuries. He won’t likely break into a starting role in 2016, but don’t let the athletic Regina alumnus slide off your radar.