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<\/a><\/p>\nSaskatchewan Roughriders receiver D\u2019Sean Mimbs made his CFL debut last season, registering a reception against the Calgary Stampeders on July 12, 2025. (Scott Roblin\/650 CKOM)<\/p>\n
Wiebe is pushing to make the jump to the CFL after concluding his Huskies career last fall, leaving as one of the most productive receivers in program history.<\/p>\n
The 2025 Canada West Most Valuable Player is still coming to terms with the end of his U Sports career, though getting the opportunity to participate in his second straight CFL camp is helping that transition.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt honestly hasn\u2019t really clicked in too much,\u201d Wiebe said. \u201cStill in the same clubhouse, same field. A different team of course, but it\u2019s just nice being at home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Selected in the eighth round of the 2025 CFL Draft by the Roughriders, Wiebe was a finalist for the Hec Crighton Trophy for the top player in U Sports football with 1,257 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.<\/p>\n
The Huskies\u2019 single-season and career receiving touchdowns record-holder, Wiebe is now faced with trying to crack the professional ranks.<\/p>\n
\u201cFootball is not guaranteed anymore,\u201d Wiebe said. \u201cI got to be ready to play every single day and tomorrow is not guaranteed. At the end of the day, I\u2019m just trying to play football as long as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wiebe is one of several top Canada West graduating receivers who are battling for spots this week at rookie camp, alongside former Regina Rams standout D\u2019Sean Mimbs and recent draft pick Shemar McBean from the UBC Thunderbirds.<\/p>\n
Following the departure of Mitch Picton, Tommy Nield and Ajou Ajou in the off-season, Mace said there are opportunities for national receivers this year on the roster.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not afraid to play Canadian receivers,\u201d Mace said. \u201cWe believe we got some really good ones, so those guys are going to be in the mix to go try to earn a spot on this team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mimbs is taking part in his third rookie camp after being drafted by his hometown Riders in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Making his Riders debut last season with his first CFL reception coming in a Week 6 game against the Calgary Stampeders, Mimbs feels more confident heading into this year\u2019s camp with a strong knowledge of the playbook.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt makes it a lot easier to play at full speed,\u201d Mimbs.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing with the team all last year, I know all the plays and every receiver position. It makes it easier to go out and show off my athletic ability.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old made the most of his off-season as well, following direction from Saskatchewan brass to add some muscle ahead of rookie camp.<\/p>\n
Hours in the gym this winter has resulted in 10 extra pounds for Mimbs, which he expects to add a new dimension to his game.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a lot of work,\u201d Mimbs.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a lot more eating than I usually do. Being in and out of the gym every day, running, lifting almost three times a day. The main thing that helps out with my game is being able to block the bigger guys.\u201d<\/p>\n
New to the Canadian receiver fold for Saskatchewan is McBean, who was picked in the seventh round of last month\u2019s CFL Draft by the Riders.<\/p>\n
McBean has been one of the top pass-catchers in Canada West over the last several seasons, hauling in 792 yards and four touchdowns for the Thunderbirds in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cShemar had an outstanding season at UBC last year,\u201d Mace said. \u201cNow it\u2019s just trying to digest a pro playbook to see what that looks like for him.\u201d<\/p>\n
A psychology major at UBC with a minor degree in health sciences, McBean is passionate about promoting mental health causes and has taken that toolkit into his chase for professional football.<\/p>\n
He said that journey has been challenging and fulfilling, with lessons learned now transferring over to rookie camp.<\/p>\n
Shemar McBean is taking part in his first CFL rookie camp after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2026 CFL Draft on April 28, 2026. (Scott Roblin\/650 CKOM)<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been able to reflect on who I am as a person and what I need to be successful as a player,\u201d McBean said.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like integrating what I\u2019ve learned so far in my time at UBC and applying it to football has helped a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the all-Canadian trio all pushing for a spot on the opening night roster, the shared background and familiar green and white jersey has made for immediate camaraderie between McBean and his former college rivals.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re all Canadians and we\u2019re going through the same process, in the same position, same place,\u201d McBean said. \u201cSo we work together and help each other out.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Mace, it was the defence standing out on Wednesday with defensive backs JuJu Hughes and Seyi Oladipo Jr. registering interceptions while David Gbenda and James Burgess Jr. also had impact plays with pass knockdowns.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the defence walked away with the win today,\u201d Mace said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing how the offence responds (Thursday).\u201d<\/p>\n Day 1 rookie camp notes<\/p>\n Ryder Varga is now a Rider.<\/p>\n The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the former University of Regina Rams<\/a> linebacker is back in his home province, signing a two-year deal with the team.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n