CALGARY – It was evident right from the start that Zion Grant fit right in at the U SPORTS level. The 6-foot-4 receiver had two catches in his university debut and only went up from there. The Pickering, Ont., product had his breakout performance in Week 4 at UBC, hauling in six passes for 139 yards and his first career touchdown.

Grant followed that performance up with a season-high seven catches to go with yet another score one week later against Saskatchewan. He had yet another highlight-of-the-year candidate with a 78-yard catch and run for a touchdown at Manitoba in Week 7, once again going well over 100 yards receiving in that one.

In all, Grant finished his rookie campaign ranked tied for fifth in Canada West in receiving touchdowns (three), and eighth in catches (37), yard receiving (497) and yards per game (62.1).

The standout is the Dinos' first Canada West Rookie of the Year since 2018 when Tyson Philpot earned the honour, and Grant becomes the 15th award recipient in Calgary's program history. He is also just the second receiver in the last decade to become the Peter Gorman nominee as U SPORTS Rookie of the Year.

"Zion Grant is an exceptional talent," Calgary head coach Ryan Sheahan said. "We were thrilled to have acquired him in the 2025 recruiting class. He earned a starting role this season and had opportunities to shine in each game this year. We're thrilled for him for this accomplishment and we think he's got a very bright future here at the Dinos Football program."

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