Kicker Rankings
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2026 6:30 pm
Back in the day, a newspaper was the place to go for the latest on everything. Who didn't read every word of the sports section no matter what sport. It was my introduction to everything.
As far as CFL, while there were often stats packages once per week , it was a daily feature to have the standings and scoring leaders along with the game summaries if there happened to be any as games were played during the week.
For some reason along the way they dropped the scoring race which seems like a lost opportunity for promotion. And yes, it is mostly kickers, but there is even some excitement from that. Could it be something as simple as losing the sponsor of that award?
It's hard to look up as well as you need to look at each teams scoring. I believe the current scoring leader is Sergio Castillo.
All that said, I wanted to share my ranking of kickers throughout the league based on if I were a GM and in need of a field goal.
1) Jose Maltos Diaz, hard to believe his nickname is not El Toro
2) Marc Legghio, there is a limit but youth and passport are on his side, made to do what he is doing
3) Vincent Blanchard, influenced by his latest game, strong and accurate, young, good looking
4) Lirim Hajrullahu, I like Lirim, Leave him be.
5) Sergio Castillo, gets lots of opportunities, money kicker
6) Rene Paredes, The real El Toro, season saver.
7) Brent Lauther, I hope O'Day is paying him more now than he refused to pay earlier. Having a strong year.
8) Sean Whyte, Carl Meyer is more exciting but Whyte keeps getting it done, good place at a good time, apologies for having him so low.
9) Someone from Ottawa, Strong history of good kickers but currently an open position.
As far as CFL, while there were often stats packages once per week , it was a daily feature to have the standings and scoring leaders along with the game summaries if there happened to be any as games were played during the week.
For some reason along the way they dropped the scoring race which seems like a lost opportunity for promotion. And yes, it is mostly kickers, but there is even some excitement from that. Could it be something as simple as losing the sponsor of that award?
It's hard to look up as well as you need to look at each teams scoring. I believe the current scoring leader is Sergio Castillo.
All that said, I wanted to share my ranking of kickers throughout the league based on if I were a GM and in need of a field goal.
1) Jose Maltos Diaz, hard to believe his nickname is not El Toro
2) Marc Legghio, there is a limit but youth and passport are on his side, made to do what he is doing
3) Vincent Blanchard, influenced by his latest game, strong and accurate, young, good looking
4) Lirim Hajrullahu, I like Lirim, Leave him be.
5) Sergio Castillo, gets lots of opportunities, money kicker
6) Rene Paredes, The real El Toro, season saver.
7) Brent Lauther, I hope O'Day is paying him more now than he refused to pay earlier. Having a strong year.
8) Sean Whyte, Carl Meyer is more exciting but Whyte keeps getting it done, good place at a good time, apologies for having him so low.
9) Someone from Ottawa, Strong history of good kickers but currently an open position.