The Continental Football League celebrates its top performers with the 2026 All-CoFL Team, major award winners, and a look ahead to an exciting 2027 season.

The Continental Football League (CoFL) has officially announced its 2026 League Awards and All-CoFL Team selections, recognizing the players who made the biggest impact throughout the season.

Selected through input from CoFL head coaches and football professionals, this year’s honorees represent the qualities that define the league: talent, consistency, toughness, leadership, and a commitment to raising the standard of play.

According to CoFL Founder and CEO Manny Matsakis, the selections reflect more than individual statistics.

“What stands out to me is not just talent, but consistency, toughness, and the ability to impact games.”

The 2026 honorees helped establish the identity of the Continental Football League and gave fans, coaches, and communities a season to remember.

2026 CoFL League Award Winners

🏆 Most Valuable Player: Will Arndt — Quarterback, San Antonio Toros

The 2026 CoFL MVP award goes to Will Arndt, quarterback of the San Antonio Toros.

Standing at 6'4" and 215 pounds, Arndt delivered a strong season that showcased his ability as both a passer and playmaker.

2026 Statistics

• 106 completions on 161 attempts

• 1,386 passing yards

• 17 passing touchdowns

• 7 interceptions

• 90 rushing yards

• 2 rushing touchdowns

Arndt’s ability to control the offense, make key plays, and lead his team throughout the season earned him the league’s highest individual honor.

Offensive Player of the Year: Cam Echols-Luper — Wide Receiver, San Antonio Toros

The offensive spotlight belongs to Cam Echols-Luper, who was recognized as the CoFL’s top offensive player.

The 6'0", 190-pound wide receiver from Western Kentucky made a major impact for the San Antonio Toros with explosive plays and reliable production.

2026 Statistics

• 20 receptions

• 342 receiving yards

• 4 receiving touchdowns

Echols-Luper’s playmaking ability helped fuel one of the league’s most productive offensive attacks.

Defensive Player of the Year: Justin Whiteside — Linebacker, Tall City Black Gold

Defense was led by Justin Whiteside, linebacker for the Tall City Black Gold, who earned Defensive Player of the Year honors.

The 6'0", 220-pound linebacker from Flossmoor, Illinois delivered a dominant season despite appearing in only six games.

2026 Defensive Statistics

• 41 tackles

• 9.5 tackles for loss

• 1 sack

• 6 quarterback hurries

• 3 pass breakups

• 2 fumble recoveries

• 1 defensive touchdown

Whiteside’s ability to disrupt offenses and create game-changing moments made him one of the league’s most impactful defenders.

The 2026 All-CoFL Team

The All-CoFL Team features standout players from across the league, representing excellence on both sides of the ball.

Texas Syndicate

• Abraham Temoney III — Defensive Back

• Jacob Berry — Linebacker

• Pius Njenge — Defensive Line

• Trey Sanders — Running Back

Tall City Black Gold

• Dominic Oliver — Defensive End/Tight End

• Praise Amaewhule — Defensive End

• Justin Whiteside — Linebacker (Defensive Player of the Year)

• Coby Calvin — Rover

• Jamison Lindsey — Cornerback

• Caleb Jolivette — Wide Receiver

• Matthew Foster — Offensive Tackle

San Antonio Toros

• Will Arndt — Quarterback (League MVP)

• Lance LeGendre — Wide Receiver

• Cam Echols-Luper — Wide Receiver (Offensive Player of the Year)

• Andrew Devine — Offensive Guard

• Logan Weedman — Offensive Tackle

• Myles McHaney — Defensive End

• Wesley Steiner — Linebacker

• Durand Hill — Linebacker

• Eddy Toussom — Linebacker

• Lu-Magia Hearns — Cornerback

• Obi Melifonwu — Safety

Cincinnati Dukes

• Kimani Murray — Quarterback

• Darnell Williams — Running Back

• Tyrell Sanders — Wide Receiver

• Gabe Bookman — Offensive Line

Special Teams Excellence Recognized

The CoFL also honored outstanding specialists who played critical roles throughout the season.

All-CoFL Specialists

• Clark Riedel — Punter, Tall City Black Gold

• Eddie Godina — Kicker, Tall City Black Gold

• Cade Collenback — Long Snapper, San Antonio Toros

• Chris Carpenter — Kick Returner, San Antonio Toros

Special teams continued to be a key factor in field position, momentum shifts, and game-winning opportunities across the league.

Honoring the 2026 Season

The Continental Football League congratulates every player recognized, along with their:

• Coaches

• Families

• Clubs

• Supporters

• Communities

These athletes helped define the 2026 CoFL season and contributed to the continued growth of professional football opportunities through the league.

Looking Ahead: The Road to 2027

The CoFL is already preparing for an exciting future.

Fan Voting Coming in 2027

The league is developing a system that will allow registered fans on the CoFL mailing list to participate in official voting for the 2027 All-CoFL Team.

Fans will have the opportunity to help recognize the players who make the biggest impact on the field.

New Headquarters. New Momentum. New Markets.

With Indianapolis serving as the league’s new home, the Continental Football League is expanding its vision for the future.

The league is actively engaging:

• Prospective ownership groups

• Investors

• Market leaders

• Football supporters interested in bringing professional football to their communities

The opportunity to own a club and help build the future of the CoFL is open for those ready to be part of the next chapter.

The Future of the Continental Football League

The 2026 season established a new standard for competition, professionalism, and player development.

With new markets, expanded programming, and continued growth ahead, the Continental Football League is moving forward with one mission:

Build the League. Grow the Game. Create Opportunities.

Congratulations to all 2026 All-CoFL honorees — and welcome to the journey toward an even bigger 2027 season.

On to 2027. 🏈