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Taylor Elgersma

Taylor Elgersma is a Canadian football quarterback from London, Ontario.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Taylor Elgersma is a Canadian football quarterback from London, Ontario, who rose through U Sports to earn top national honours and a CFL contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

What it is

Elgersma played quarterback for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks in U Sports. He stands 6 ft 5 in and weighs 240 lb. Over 41 college games, he threw for 10,230 yards, 78 touchdowns, and 33 interceptions.

Key details

In 2024, Elgersma won the Hec Crighton Trophy as U Sports' most outstanding football player and the Lois and Doug Mitchell Award as the top male university athlete. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected him 18th overall in the 2025 CFL Draft, and he signed a three-year rookie contract in April 2026.

Why it matters

Elgersma is one of the few Canadian quarterbacks to draw professional interest in both Canadian and American football. His awards and draft status make him a notable figure in Canadian football development.

In short

  • Canadian quarterback from London, Ontario.
  • Won Hec Crighton Trophy and Lois and Doug Mitchell Award in 2024.
  • Drafted 18th overall by Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2025.
  • Signed rookie contract in April 2026.
Canadian angle

Elgersma is relevant to Canadian readers as a Canadian-born quarterback who excelled in U Sports and advanced to the CFL, a pathway that is significant in Canadian football development.

Quick questions

Who is Taylor Elgersma?
He is a Canadian football quarterback from London, Ontario, known for his U Sports career at Wilfrid Laurier and his move to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
What major awards did Taylor Elgersma win?
He won the Hec Crighton Trophy and the Lois and Doug Mitchell Award in 2024.
What team does Taylor Elgersma play for?
He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Elgersma
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, university career, major awards, and later CFL signing.
  2. CFL.ca — https://www.cfl.ca/players/taylor-elgersma/182316/
    Supports: Player profile, position, birthplace, physical measurements, and team status.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/taylor-elgersma-bombers-signing-9.7167590
    Supports: Winnipeg signing, draft position, award history, and college career statistics.
  4. TSN — https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers-select-wilfrid-laurier-qb-taylor-elgersma-with-no-18-pick-of-2025-cfl-draft-1.2297847
    Supports: 2025 CFL Draft selection, college production, and 2024 awards.
  5. TSN — https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/canadian-qb-elgersma-signs-deal-to-join-blue-bombers/
    Supports: 2026 Blue Bombers signing and career background.
  6. CTV News — https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/former-wilfrid-laurier-university-quarterback-signs-deal-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
    Supports: Winnipeg signing and draft history.