ACQUIRED: Signed by Roughriders in December 2025.

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 1

YEARS IN CFL: 1

COLLEGE: Brunstein had a historic career at Illinois College, appearing in 40 games and becoming the school’s all-time leader in receiving yards (5,047) and touchdown receptions (77). His 77 receiving touchdowns also stand as the NCAA career record across all divisions. He finished his collegiate career ranked second in school history with 220 receptions. As a senior in 2024, Brunstein had a record-breaking season recording 73 receptions for 1,540 yards and 27 touchdowns. His totals in receiving yards, touchdowns, and points scored (168) all led the country. His standout season saw him named a Second-Team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and earned him an invitation to the attend the Los Angeles Chargers’ Rookie Mini-Camp and the FBS Tropical Bowl. He also had a standout junior season in 2023, appearing in 11 games and earning First-Team All-Midwest Conference honours after posting 91 receptions for 2,200 yards and 31 touchdowns. His season led all levels of college football and set both Illinois College and Midwest Conference single-season records.

FAST FACT: In Brunstein’s final college game, he caught 14 passes for 335 yards and four touchdowns against Beloit on Nov. 16, 2024. It was his fourth four-TD game in a span of five contests. He had three TDs in the other game.