Forget Alex the Great.

Pretty soon, you’ll be able to call him Alex the best.

For the second consecutive year, Alex Singleton has crested 100 defensive tackles – putting him on track for a few impressive CFL records.

According to Post Media’s Danny Austin, Singleton could possibly tally 309 tackles in his first three seasons – the most ever recorded by a player during their first three seasons in the CFL.

To top that off, he’s also on track for 121 tackles this campaign, which would make him one of only two players in league history with back-to-back 120 tackle seasons.

If Singleton keeps up his pace this year, he’ll also have 121 tackles, tying him with Solomon Elimimian as the only players with back-to-back 120 tackle seasons

— Danny Austin (@DannyAustin_9) October 11, 2018

Singleton has his eyes on another prize, though.

“I just want to win games,” Singleton said. “First we need to clinch the West.

“But if it happens it will be cool when I’m older too look back on.

“Obviously there’s a lot that needs to happen before then – but I’m going to keep doing the right things and get a win this weekend, and then I can be excited about those records.”

Of course, the ever-humble linebacker was quick to praise others for their help in his accomplishments.

“I’m just doing my job,” Singleton said. “But the coaches prepare us every week, and staying healthy is a lot of it – playing 18 straight games, it’s tough to do year in and year out. So coaching and the training staff are definitely the reason.

“Just always being prepared, always being ready to go out there.”

It’s that exact attitude that has landed him a spot as a role model for young Stampeders looking to make an impact – including Linebacker Riley Jones who, like Singleton did, is starting off on special teams.

“Every day he’s in the film room, he’s on the field, he’s a leader,” Jones said. “He’s not always a vocal guy, but he always comes 100% every day. He shows everybody that he’s making these plays for a reason, and that he was the defensive MVP for a reason. He’s got a great worth ethic, and if I can emulate that then I’ll be in good shape.

“Whenever you get a chance to learn from a guy like that you have to take full advantage of it, I’m pretty lucky I get to play behind him, learn from him, and try to get my game to the point where he’s at.”

And as cliché as it may sound, Singleton is truly a leader on-and-off the field.

“It’s one thing getting to know a guy on the field, but off the field it’s a different thing,” Jones explained. “Being able to have that actual friendship so when you come out here you can hold each other accountable, and know where everybody’s at emotionally – I think it’s a huge deal.

“Alex is a good guy, all the boys are lucky to be able to play with him.”