CFL: Riders’ Milligan atop the leaderboard for MOP [Video]

As it stands right now, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. has the fourth best odds to win the league’s Most Outstanding Player [MOP] award with a +1,500 rating, according to Fanduel Sportsbook.

The only three players ahead of him are Hamilton quarterback, Bo Levi Mitchell (+1,100), Winnipeg running back, Brady Oliveira (-105), and Montreal quarterback, Cody Fajardo (-115). Rounding out the top five is a fellow defensive player in Montreal linebacker, Tyrice Beverette (+4,800).

“I don’t really pay attention to it [the odds],” Milligan shared. “But I mean, it’s good that I’m being recognized for what I’m doing. I’m just trying to make sure I’m the best back I can be every single week.”

Milligan may be humble about the idea of receiving the coveted award, but his teammates are not.

“A.J. [Ouellette] has been tweeting all these crazy tweets about it. It’s funny seeing it all online. …