Saskatchewan Roughriders William Powell named CFL top performer for Week 7

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ running back William Powell has been recognized as a CFL top performer for Week 7.

Powell ran for 146 yards and three touchdowns in the Riders 45-18 win over the B.C. Lions in Vancouver on Saturday night.

In his first season with the Roughriders, Powell has rushed for 469 yards on 92 carries and has six touchdowns.

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The Texas native signed with the Roughriders in the off-season after spending the past three years with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Powell has rushed for 3,304 yards with 19 touchdowns in 41 career games.