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Trevor Harris

No. 7     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Harris with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024
Born:	(1986-05-31) May 31, 1986 (age 39) Waldo, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Status	Active
Position(s)	Quarterback
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg)
College	Edinboro (2005–2009)
High school	Pleasant (Marion, Ohio)
Career highlights and awards
3× Grey Cup champion (2012, 2016, 2025) Grey Cup Most Valuable Player (2025) 2× CFL passing touchdowns leader (2015, 2017) CFL East All-Star (2016) CFL West All-Star (2024) CFL records Most passing touchdowns, playoff game (6 in 2018) Completion percentage, playoff game (92.3% in 2019) Completion percentage, Grey Cup (85.2% in 2025)
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Trevor Harris, born on May 31, 1986, is an American professional football player. He is a talented quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before joining the CFL, Trevor played college football at Edinboro University. There, he set many passing records and was recognized as one of the best players in NCAA Division II football.

Trevor Harris first tried out for the National Football League (NFL) with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2010. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL). In 2012, he began his journey in the CFL. He has been named a CFL divisional all-star twice and led the league in passing touchdowns two times. Trevor has won three Grey Cup championships. He won two as a backup player and one as the starting quarterback. He also holds several CFL playoff records for his amazing performances. In 2025, Trevor led the Roughriders to win the 112th Grey Cup and was named the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player.

Early Life and High School Sports

Trevor Harris grew up in Ohio, U.S. He was a star athlete at Marion Pleasant High School. He was chosen as an all-state player in both football and basketball.

In football, Trevor was the starting quarterback for three years. During his senior year, he threw for 1,523 yards and 23 touchdowns. He completed 90 out of 149 passes and only threw 7 interceptions. He was named the Offensive Back of the Year in his region. He also received many other awards for his excellent play. By the end of his high school career, he had thrown for 4,439 yards and 59 touchdowns. He also scored 6 touchdowns by running the ball himself.

College Football Journey

Harris with the Edinboro Fighting Scots in 2010

Trevor Harris played college football at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. This university is part of NCAA Division II, which is a level of college sports. Early in his second year, he broke the school's record for most passing yards in a single game. People quickly realized he would become a record-breaking player for the school.

In 2008 and 2009, Trevor was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy. This award goes to the best player in NCAA Division II football each year. He was also named the PSAC West Offensive Player of the Year twice. The PSAC is the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. He was chosen as an All-PSAC West player three times. As a freshman, he was named the PSAC West Rookie of the Year.

In his last game at Edinboro, a playoff game, Trevor set a Division II record. He threw for an incredible 630 passing yards in that game. He finished his college career with 11,899 passing yards and 100 touchdowns. He completed 66% of his passes, which is very impressive.

Professional Football Career

After college, Trevor Harris tried to join the National Football League (NFL). He signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2010 but was released before the regular season. He then played for teams in the Arena Football League (AFL) and the United Football League (UFL) for short periods. These included the Arizona Rattlers, Hartford Colonials, Buffalo Bills, Sacramento Mountain Lions, and Orlando Predators.

Joining the Toronto Argonauts

Harris with the Toronto Argonauts in 2015

In 2012, Trevor Harris signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He showed great skill in preseason games, earning a spot on the team. He played in a few games in 2012 and 2013. In the 2014 season, he started one game and played in five others. He completed 70% of his passes for 449 yards.

The 2015 season was a big year for Trevor. The team's main quarterback was injured, so Trevor became the starter for the first 16 games. He played very well, leading the Argonauts to a 9–7 record. He completed 382 passes for 4,354 yards and 33 touchdowns. He led the league in both completion percentage and passing touchdowns that year.

Playing for the Ottawa Redblacks

Harris with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2016

Trevor Harris joined the Ottawa Redblacks in 2016. He started as a backup quarterback. However, the starting quarterback got injured early in the season. Trevor stepped in and led the team to an exciting overtime victory. He completed 17 of 19 passes for 292 yards and three touchdowns. He continued as the starter for several weeks. Later in the season, the original starter returned and led the Redblacks to win the 104th Grey Cup. Trevor was part of that championship team.

In the 2017 season, Trevor became the full-time starting quarterback for Ottawa. He set new personal bests in completions, attempts, and passing yards. He led the Redblacks to the playoffs for the third year in a row. In a playoff game, he set a record for most pass attempts in a playoff game with 60.

The 2018 season was Trevor's most successful with the Redblacks. He threw for over 5,000 yards for the first time in his career. In a playoff game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, he set two new CFL playoff records. He threw six touchdowns in a single playoff game and completed 90.6% of his passes. These amazing plays helped the Redblacks reach the 106th Grey Cup. However, they lost the championship game to the Calgary Stampeders.

Time with the Edmonton Eskimos/Elks

In 2019, Trevor Harris signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He started 13 games that season and threw for over 4,000 yards. He also scored six rushing touchdowns, which means he ran the ball into the end zone himself. In a playoff game that year, he set another CFL record. He completed 92.3% of his passes, the highest completion percentage in a playoff game ever. He also completed 22 passes in a row, another playoff record.

The 2020 CFL season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so Trevor did not play that year. In 2021, the team changed its name to the Edmonton Elks. Trevor started the first four games but then faced some injuries and was later replaced as the starting quarterback.

Moving to the Montreal Alouettes

Harris with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022

In October 2021, Trevor Harris was traded to the Montreal Alouettes. He played in the final games of that season and started their playoff game. In 2022, he re-signed with the Alouettes. He started as a backup but quickly became the main quarterback. He started 15 games, leading the team to an 8–7 record and a second-place finish in their division. In the playoffs, he helped the Alouettes win their first game. In the East Final, he completed 25 of 30 passes for 362 yards.

Joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 14, 2023, Trevor Harris signed a two-year contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He became their starting quarterback. In July 2023, he suffered a knee injury that ended his season early.

In the 2024 season, Trevor led the Riders to a strong start with three wins. However, he suffered another injury in Week 3 and was placed on the injured list. After recovering, he returned to play and had a very successful season. He led the CFL in passer rating and was named a divisional All-Star. The Roughriders reached the West Final but lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

On December 6, 2024, Trevor signed a one-year contract extension with the Roughriders. In 2025, he led Saskatchewan to finish first in the West Division with a 12–6 record. In the 112th Grey Cup, Trevor completed 23 of 27 passes for 302 yards. He set a Grey Cup record with an 85.2% completion percentage. The Roughriders won the game 25–17, giving Trevor his first Grey Cup win as a starting quarterback. He was also named the Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performance.

Career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

*Team qualified for Crossover

Grey Cup