November 21, 2013

Paredes named Most Outstanding Special Teams Player

CFL.ca Staff

REGINA — Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes was named the 2013 CFL Most Outstanding Special Teams Player tonight at the Gibson’s Finest Player Awards.

Paredes had a historic year in 2013. In late July, Paredes broke the record for consecutive field goals made in the regular season, surpassing Paul McCallum’s previous mark of 30. Paredes’ streak ended at 39 consecutive field goals made. The third-year kicker also set the record for highest field goal percentage for a season with a success rate of 94.7%.

“Playing at Concordia I knew I wanted to play in this league,” Paredes said. “So many teams passed on me and all I could do was use it as motivation.”

“I’m happy the Calgary Stampeders took a chance and I’m pretty sure they’re happy now.”

Paredes led the league in field goals made (54), points (213) and converts (49) and became just the third player in Stampeders history to crack the 200-point milestone in a season. He also had 81 kickoffs for 5,147 yards for an average of 63.5. 

He received 47 first place votes. This is his first Most Outstanding Special Teams Player award. 

– With files from the Canadian Press