Calgary Stampeders middle linebacker Darnell Sankey has been voted one of the Canadian Football League’s top performers for Week 15.

The first-year player from Sacramento State matched a season high with 12 tackles on Friday as he helped the Stamps lock up a playoff spot with a 33-23 road victory over the BC Lions. One of the tackles was for a loss and Sankey also had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Sankey has started all 13 games at middle linebacker for Calgary this season and he leads the CFL with 89 tackles. Prior to last week’s contest, he had a 12-tackle effort in Week 7 at Hamilton and he has recorded at least seven tackles in eight games this season. Sankey’s 2021 totals also include two tackles for loss, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one special-teams tackle and four knockdowns.

Sankey is the fifth Calgary player this season to be honoured as a CFL top performer. Defensive lineman Stefen Banks and receiver Kamar Jorden were recognized in Week 6, running back Ka’Deem Carey was acknowledged in Week 10 and kicker Rene Paredes was a top performer in Week 11.

Stampeders top performers in 2021

Week 6 – Stefen Banks, Kamar Jorden
Week 10 – Ka’Deem Carey
Week 11 – Rene Paredes
Week 15 – Darnell Sankey