ACQUIRED: Signed by Roughriders in May 2026.

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 1

YEARS IN CFL: 1

2026: Selected by Saskatchewan in the seventh round (65th overall) of the CFL Canadian Draft … signed by Roughriders, May 4.

COLLEGE: McBean played four collegiate seasons (2022-25) at UBC, appearing in 41 games. Over that time, he caught 158 passes for 2,477 yards and 13 touchdowns. In his senior season (2025), McBean appeared in nine games, recording 49 receptions for 792 yards and four touchdowns. He competed in the 2025 East-West Bowl, at which he had three catches for 142 yards and one touchdown. He was named a Canada West All-Conference receiver in 2025 and earned All-Conference honours as both a receiver and returner in 2023.

FAST FACT: McBean had a 98-yard touchdown reception for UBC on Sept. 3, 2022, during his first game of college football. He had five receptions for 131 yards in his Canada West debut, helping UBC register a come-from-behind, 30-21 victory over the visiting Alberta Golden Bears.

MEDIA

• May 4, 2026: Riders sign five from 2026 CFL Canadian Draft class
• VIDEO: May 6, 2026 interview
• May 6, 2026: Shemar’s sizzling start