Five members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders were named to the CFL all-star team.

They include quarterback Cody Fajardo, receiver Shaq Evans, centre Dan Clark, defensive end Charleston Hughes and linebacker Derrick Moncrief.

In other Rider news, the team announced Wednesday that they have locked in star defensive back Lucheiz Purifoy to a two-year contract extension.

Purifoy had 40 tackles on defence, with three interceptions and a fumble recovery.

But it was the special teams where he excelled, leading the league with 1,201 kickoff return yards and a touchdown on 49 returns.