CFL
The Canadian Football League’s free agent frenzy has come and gone and teams are now focused on the CFL Draft. Here’s my Version 2 mock draft:
1) OTT – OL Alex Mateas
The Redblacks take the chance that Mateas won’t be in an NFL camp. The Ottawa native could start for his hometown team at centre from day one.
2) WPG – OL Danny Groulx
Groulx is known for playing with an edge, a trait Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea would sure love. The big, physical Canadian has the skills to play tackle in the pros.
3) TOR – OL Jacob Ruby
The bearded one made 47 career starts for Richmond – a durable and dependable offensive lineman. Ruby could have a chance to play tackle in the CFL.
4) MTL – Daryl Waud, DL
Montreal signed receiver Sam Giguere in free agency and Jim Popp has a strong National offensive line group, therefore he might opt to grab an interior lineman to pair with Michael Klassen.
5) BC – Sukh Chungh, OL
It’s no secret the Lions need more Canadian beef along the offensive line. Chungh – a local product – could strengthen BC’s group.
6) SSK – Sean McEwen, OL
Saskatchewan released Dominic Picard and lost Ben Heenan to the NFL this off-season. McEwen, who is smooth on the field, could possibly step in and contribute soon.
7) EDM – Maxx Forde, DL
A two-year starter at Idaho, Forde could be an intriguing interior player for Edmonton to possibly team with Don Oramasionwu.
8) HAM – Lemar Durant, REC
If Durant fell this far the Ticats could snap him up. Andy Fantuz is entering the last year of his contract, so Hamilton snags another big-bodied National pass catcher as a contingency plan.
9) CGY – Brett Boyko, OL
Calgary lost Brett Jones to the NFL and the Stamps always make sure they’re well-stocked with Nationals along the offensive line. Boyko’s ill-timed left elbow injury seems to have his NFL stock trending in the wrong direction.
