Bombers sign wide receiver Max McLeod

Throw Long Bannatyne · July 21, 2025, 07:06:21 AM

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Max McLeod to the practice squad on Sunday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Max McLeod is six foot three and weighs 200 pounds. A native of Seattle, Washington, McLeod attended the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp in 2025.

Collegiately, McLeod played four seasons at the Colorado School of Mines (2021-24) making 290 catches for 4,688 yards, 54 touchdowns, five carries for 29 yards, one rushing touchdown, three tackles (3 solos), and one fumble recovery in 56 games for the Mines Orediggers.

In 2024, he made 72 catches for 1,078 yards, 10 touchdowns, and one tackle (1 solo) in 11 games. He ranked in the NCAA D-II top-20 in receiving yards (9th, 1,078), yards per game (10th, 98.0), receptions per game (8th, 6.5), and receiving TDs (18th, 10).

He was named a two-time First Team All-NFFCC All-Colorado, three-time First Team All-RMAC, First Team All-American, and Second Team All-American by Don Hansen, AFCA, Associated Press, and D2football.com.

McLeod finished his career as the all-time record holder in yards, second in Mines and RMAC history. He had more career yards than any D-II player since 2008.

TecnoGenius · July 21, 2025, 07:50:28 AM

Great news. We're seeing what the big RECs are doing in CGY, BC and other teams. They are giants swatting at flies.

I wonder who is getting cut on the PR to make room... finally the end of D.Mitchell? I would think Case did enough to get a few more tries, seeing as how he got a TD.

This is kind of a rare move for us, midseason, eh?

TecnoGenius · July 21, 2025, 08:04:20 AM

Oh ya, now for the bad news: this almost certainly means Schoen is 6GIR and maybe season-ended.

We now have no top-5 REC, and probably not a top-10 either. Ya, Demski is high on the stats list right now, but almost certainly won't end the season that way.

Great that we're bringing in a new guy, but he probably won't be an instant success like Schoen was. Even Pokey took half a season to get real hot.

Waffler · July 21, 2025, 12:04:42 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 21, 2025, 07:50:28 AMI wonder who is getting cut on the PR to make room...

I think no one. We are down a guy because of the Schoen injury.

I like his size but he is as raw as they come. Pretty odd midseason pickup since he is not game ready. Luckily he probably has 6 weeks here to learn the Canadian game.

Jesse · July 21, 2025, 12:18:12 PM

Players are added to the PR all the time - especially when injuries free up spots. Not a for this year type of move.

Pigskin · July 21, 2025, 02:42:24 PM

Not even a 3rd into the season, this is a good pickup with the DS83 injury. Tall RW with 4:54 speed, 33 vertical, and good hands. Nice signing.

Blueforlife · July 21, 2025, 03:39:39 PM

Nice didn't see this coming! But agree means Schoen is out at least medium term.

ModAdmin · July 21, 2025, 04:08:37 PM

Blue Bombers Transactions - July 21, 2025

WINNIPEG, MB., July 21, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the team has signed American receiver Max McLeod to the practice roster.

McLeod (6-1, 197, Colorado School of Mines; born: December 26, 2000, in Seattle, WA.) joins the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career (2019-2024) with Colorado School of Mines and attending the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp last year.

After redshirting in 2019 and 2020, McLeod would catch 290 passes for 4,688 yards and 54 touchdowns, while rushing five times for 26 yards and a touchdown in 55 games. McLeod's 2023 season saw him post career-highs in receptions (115), receptions per game (7.7), and average receiving yards per game (110.5).

He would finish the 2023 and 2024 seasons on the First Team All-RMAC and finished his career with the most Division 2 receiving yards since 2008.

The team has also transferred American offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury to the retired list.

The Zipp · July 21, 2025, 04:24:44 PM

6'1" or 6'3"??

First post says 6'3", Bomber release says 6'1"...in reality he is prob barely 6' tall...

Blue In BC · July 21, 2025, 04:40:06 PM

Elsbury going to retired list probably means Lofton will be back after his 6 game stint. Whether he's on the AR or 1 game IR is a TBD I suppose. It might also indicate that Bryant may be back this week and not headed to 6 game IR etc.

Blueforlife · July 21, 2025, 05:13:49 PM

Max McLeod - Football - Colorado School of Mines Athletics https://share.google/aLR9SdwJA15NuALIA

Listed here at 6 ft 3

Quote from: The Zipp on July 21, 2025, 04:24:44 PM6'1" or 6'3"??

First post says 6'3", Bomber release says 6'1"...in reality he is prob barely 6' tall...

100% speculation, disagree

Throw Long Bannatyne · July 21, 2025, 05:15:21 PM

Quote from: ModAdmin on July 21, 2025, 04:08:37 PMBlue Bombers Transactions - July 21, 2025

WINNIPEG, MB., July 21, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the team has signed American receiver Max McLeod to the practice roster.

McLeod (6-1, 197, Colorado School of Mines; born: December 26, 2000, in Seattle, WA.) joins the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career (2019-2024) with Colorado School of Mines and attending the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp last year.

After redshirting in 2019 and 2020, McLeod would catch 290 passes for 4,688 yards and 54 touchdowns, while rushing five times for 26 yards and a touchdown in 55 games. McLeod's 2023 season saw him post career-highs in receptions (115), receptions per game (7.7), and average receiving yards per game (110.5).

He would finish the 2023 and 2024 seasons on the First Team All-RMAC and finished his career with the most Division 2 receiving yards since 2008.

The team has also transferred American offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury to the retired list.

Huh, didn't even notice him in pre-season but he must have impressed, with Lofton, Randolph and Vanterpool ahead of him it would have been a long wait. Probably not willing to make the crazy sacrifices in time and lost income it takes to establish a pro football career.

Blue In BC · July 21, 2025, 05:49:34 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 21, 2025, 05:15:21 PMHuh, didn't even notice him in pre-season but he must have impressed, with Lofton, Randolph and Vanterpool ahead of him it would have been a long wait. Probably not willing to make the crazy sacrifices in time and lost income it takes to establish a pro football career.

Retiring means he'd still belong to Bombers in theory. He didn't get released per se. In that sense he might get another chance in 2026 to attend TC and try to win a spot again. All of our import OL are potential free agents, so that could change his situation.

He did play in pre season I think he didn't do too badly.

As far as McLeod, I think there is a shorter learning curve for a WR than a SB, so he might see some action in 2025.

GOLDMEMBER · July 21, 2025, 05:57:06 PM

Great stuff, this WR group needs help!

The Zipp · July 21, 2025, 06:00:40 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on July 21, 2025, 05:13:49 PMMax McLeod - Football - Colorado School of Mines Athletics https://share.google/aLR9SdwJA15NuALIA

Listed here at 6 ft 3100% speculation, disagree

not really - from google (and generally known fact):

Athlete height listings are often inaccurate, with a tendency for players to be listed as taller than they actually are, especially in sports like basketball and football. This can be due to a variety of factors, including players being measured with shoes on, players growing after being initially measured, or intentional exaggeration for various reasons, such as perceived competitive advantage.