WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Former Minnesota State defensive back Trey Vaval earned multiple honors after his first season as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League).

Vaval, who played two seasons with the Mavericks (2022-23) and earned All-American honors, was named the CFL's Rookie of the Year and the Special Teams Player of the Year. In addition, Vaval was named to the All-CFL Team.

Vaval led the CFL in punt returns and punt return yards. He also notched a new Blue Bomber record of 391 missed field goal return yards. He also led the CFL in kick return touchdowns.

He became just the third Blue Bomber to win two CFL Most Outstanding Player Awards in the same season, joining Brady Oliveira from 2024 (Most Outstanding Player/Most Outstanding Canadian) and Albert Johnson III in 2000 (Most Outstanding Rookie/Most Outstanding Special Teams Player).

Minnesota State football wraps up its regular season schedule on Saturday as it hosts MSU Moorhead. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at Blakeslee Stadium.