CFL Draft

Early Returns: 10 rookies that could start in 2019

May 7, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
History tells us that only a small handful of rookies will make an impact in 2019. CFL.ca considers 10 players that have a chance to become starters at some point this season.

Steinberg’s MMQB: Playing the long game

May 6, 2019 | Pat Steinberg
The Eskimos took a risk with their top pick in the 2019 CFL Draft on Thursday, but as Pat Steinberg writes, the reward outweighs the risk. More in this week’s MMQB.

Stamps find potential steal in UConn’s Mayala

May 5, 2019 | George Johnson
When he was seven years old, Hergy Mayala was part of a leap-of-faith relocation, moving with his mom, Gilberte, and four older siblings from his birthplace in the Central African nation of the ...

Bombers add depth to trenches with first round draft picks

May 4, 2019 | Ed Tait
The Blue Bombers used their two first round picks to add depth on the offensive and defensive lines. BlueBombers.com’s Ed Tait has more.

Ferguson: Early conclusions from the 2019 CFL Draft

May 4, 2019 | Marshall Ferguson
With Thursday’s draft now a memory, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson writes down his highlights of the latest class of young CFL hopefuls.

Nye: O’Day answers Riders’ biggest need at the draft

May 3, 2019 | Jamie Nye
In his first time overseeing a CFL Draft, everything seemed to go according to plan for Riders general manager Jeremy O’Day. More from CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye.

Morris: Draft influenced by off-season moves for Hervey, Lions

May 3, 2019 | Jim Morris
The waves that Lions GM Ed Hervey made earlier this off-season affected the way his team approached the CFL Draft. CFL.ca’s Jim Morris writes.

Eskimos see transcendence in top-ranked Betts

May 3, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Fans may not get to see Mathieu Betts right away in an Edmonton Eskimos uniform, but he may just be worth the wait. More on the draft’s top-ranked prospect.

O’Leary: Richards anchors big draft night for Argos and their fans

May 3, 2019 | Chris O'Leary
There aren’t many days in the football calendar that allow for full, unbridled optimism, but draft day is one of them. That feeling may have been at its strongest across the CFL on Thursday night ...

Recapping the 2019 CFL Draft

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
It was a big night for Canada’s top football prospects as Mathieu Betts, Shane Richards and Justin McInnis all went off the board early on a memorable night at the 2019 CFL Draft.

A team by team look at the 2019 CFL Draft

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
From first overall pick Shane Richards to receiver Kaion Julien-Grant to quarterback Michael O’Connor, here’s a look at every pick from Thursday night’s draft.

Hometown pick Oliveira headlines Round 2

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The second round of the 2019 CFL Draft saw some unexpected risers, as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats shook things up with receivers in back-to-back picks.

Argos select quarterback Michael O’Connor in third round

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The Toronto Argonauts have selected quarterback Michael O’Connor in the third round of the 2019 CFL Draft.

Top prospects fly off the board in Round 1

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The top three prospects are all off the board, as Round 1 is in the books at the 2019 CFL Draft.

Esks land top-ranked Betts third overall

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The Edmonton Eskimos have selected top-ranked prospect and Laval defensive end Mathieu Betts with the third overall pick.

Ticats select OL Jesse Gibbon second overall

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have selected offensive lineman Jesse Gibbon second overall in the 2019 CFL Draft.

Argos select OL Shane Richards first overall

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The Toronto Argonauts have drafted Oklahoma State offensive lineman and second-ranked prospect Shane Richards first overall at the 2019 CFL Draft.

Draft Tracker: A rundown of every pick from Thursday night

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Follow each pick in tonight’s 2019 CFL Draft as they happen with the official CFL.ca Draft Tracker.

Katsantonis has draft year moved to 2020

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — University of British Columbia defensive back Stavros Katsantonis has had his draft year moved back to 2020. The CFL put out a statement on Thursday night indicating that ...

Where to Watch: 2019 CFL Draft tune-in info

May 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Tune into the CFL Draft on TSN and RDS starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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