Cody Fajardo

During his time as starting quarterback for the Nevada Wolf Pack, Fajardo set a precedent for dual-threat proficiency. His early athletic prowess was also recognized in 2009 when he earned the Glenn Davis Award as the best high school football player in California, leading his team to a state championship. His remarkable contributions to the University of Nevada program were further cemented in 2024 with his induction into the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame. Following his collegiate success, Fajardo transitioned to professional football, briefly signing with the Oakland Raiders after the 2015 NFL draft before making a significant move to the Canadian Football League (CFL).

He joined the Toronto Argonauts’ practice roster in 2015, quickly establishing himself as a key player in special teams and as a short-yardage quarterback. Fajardo secured his first major professional victory as a Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017. A pivotal moment in his career came in 2019 when he signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, stepping into the starting quarterback role due to an injury and immediately leading the league in passing yards. That same year, Fajardo earned a CFL All-Star selection and was honored with the prestigious Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy.

He began his time with the Elks as a backup and short-yardage specialist before earning the starting quarterback position. Throughout his distinguished CFL career, Fajardo has compiled an impressive statistical record, accumulating over 20,000 total passing yards and 95 passing touchdowns, complemented by over 2,700 rushing yards and 47 rushing touchdowns. With two Grey Cup championships to his name, earned with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017 and the Montreal Alouettes in 2023, Cody Fajardo consistently proves his ability to lead teams to victory and deliver top-tier performance on the field.