Johany Jutras/CFL
Inevitably stocks rise and fall based on what happens when CFL scouts, general managers and coaches get an up-close look at many of the top draft eligible prospects.
Now that the dust has settled from a full gauntlet of CFL Combines across the country, let’s examine which players took advantage of the opportunity to perform in front of CFL talent evaluators and conversely those that may have disappointed.
Top tier prospects like Laval offensive lineman Danny Groulx and Western defensive lineman Daryl Waud cemented their status as elite players at their respective positions. So our focus will be on athletes that pushed their stock up and also the young men that saw it fall along the lines.
Offensive Linemen
Campbell Allison, OL, Eastern Michigan
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 339 pounds
Stock: Down
Flat out, Allison came to the National CFL Combine looking very out of shape. Poor results in the testing portion of the event followed by a subpar showing in the one-on-one session caused his stock to fall.
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James Bodanis, OL, Michigan State
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 293 pounds
Stock: Up
Bodanis proved to be the most athletic offensive line prospect that came to the combine. And despite not getting many game reps at Michigan State, he did not look out of place with the other top players at his position when the pads were on.
Sukh Chungh, OL, Calgary
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 300 pounds
Stock: Up
A flight issue caused Chungh to arrive later than originally scheduled to the combine, but once there he performed well. He is a tenacious competitor and that stood out during a dominant one-on-one period.
Sean McEwen, OL, Calgary
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 303 pounds
Stock: Up
Throughout the combine McEwen reaffirmed the polished type of big man prospect teams believed him to be. Without a doubt he has the ability to play right away for a CFL franchise.
Jacob Ruby, OL, Richmond
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 312 pounds
Stock: Up
The London, Ont. native is a smooth moving offensive lineman who carries his weight well. Ruby’s sweet feet were on display in the one-on-ones.
Defensive Linemen
Jean-Samuel Blanc, DL, Montreal
Height: 6’
Weight: 237 pounds
Stock: Down
With the Carabins, Blanc was a productive player, so his film is strong. But at the combine he did not show the type of explosion expected from a player who tied the CIS sack record (12.5) in 2012.
Rory Connop, DL, Western
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 288 pounds
Stock: Up
Once the pads were put on, Connop seemed to get more comfortable. He was stout at the point of attack and displayed some pass rush ability.
Maxx Forde, DL, Idaho
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 262 pounds
Stock: Up
A strong testing showing, where Forde ranked first or second among all defensive linemen at the National CFL Combine in each event except on the bench press, boosted his stock. And he followed that up with a solid performance in the one-on-ones.
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 234 pounds
Stock: Up
Osei-Kusi proved he has the speed and burst to potentially become a situational pass rusher in the CFL. Being fleet-footed at his size also means he will be able to contribute on special teams.
