Cfl draft

[CrazyCanuck89]

another mock draft this time on cfl.ca.
https://www.cfl.ca/2026/04/22/mock-draft-2-0-whos-going-first-overall-to-ottawa/
Ferugson has zero credibility and this draft is just another example of it. In fact he has the bombers not taking a olineman til the 8th round.

I don't get this pick at all.  Pick another LB and have him ride the bench?

[Blue In BC]

I think there could be 10 to 12 of these players getting drafted or signed as a UDFA.

Canadian players are getting more attention in the NFL draft each year. We can't blame players for taking that shot even as UDFA's. Obviously an UDFA is more likely to be available by the end of the season. That may or may not drop them in the rankings and / or selections. ( risk analysis ).

It will skew our CFL draft selections to when or if those choices get made.

Anybody know how many of the 2025 draft choices are still exploring NFL opportunities?

All that said, things are in limbo but having the # 4 pick should land us a great player. I'm looking forward to watching our draft but have no idea of who we really want if available. Some choices across the league just seem to say " huh ".

No matter. Let the good times roll. Just no more LB's thank you very much.

[theaardvark]

Sounds like one in the first round, after that a crapshoot. Could be just one, or could be 5.  Nothing higher than a forth rounder for a drafted guy, IMHO.

The UDFA signings will be key, especially if money is offered.  No money, you can draft him higher, probably won't stick.  Might take a year to "give up", but still, if he's good enough to get an offer, he's worth the wait.  Third rounder is fine, free second rounder for the right fit.

 

[Blue In BC]

There is a mock global draft CFL.CA. 7 of the 18 picks are punters or kickers. The best of the rest has 30% or more of the same category.

One surprise is a QB being chosen with the last pick in round 2 by Sask.

Not much to say but the Bombers projected to pick a punter with their 1st pick as expected. It's just depth.

[Pigskin]

I don't think it makes any sense to take another LB at #4. Unless you plan on turning him into a DE. Djabome is 6'2" 237. Then at #13 to Gatkuoth 6'3" 237 who is a DE. Love to get the Manitoba kid Vaccaro at #4. If not we jump on Henning   . Then there's Demontaqnac (WR), and Bell (DB). Both look impressive.   

[Blue In BC]

Speaking of LB's. What is the injury status of Novak? He might be hard pressed to make the roster with the other Canadian talent we already have.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Speaking of LB's. What is the injury status of Novak? He might be hard pressed to make the roster with the other Canadian talent we already have.

Must have shown well as a ST player but that might be where his career tops out along with Ethan Ball, but you never know which players will outperform expectations.

[Blue In BC]

Must have shown well as a ST player but that might be where his career tops out along with Ethan Ball, but you never know which players will outperform expectations.

I'm just looking at it from a roster size and how many Canadian LB's we have. Cadwallader is very good and then we have Shay and Smith. I don't see room for 4 Canadian LB's. 

If we use a 2nd global as rotational depth on the DL, that's one less Canadian on the AR.

We added Santos-Knox to the mix so hard to expect and of the Canucks to see much time on defence.

I didn't think Novak played badly but he's 4th of 4 in that group.

[Tecno]

I don't think it makes any sense to take another LB at #4.

No, it doesn't, and I'll go mental if we do it!  Our 1RDP Shay is basically just rotting on the vine.  Make use of him before going back to the draft.

I want hoggies all the way.  We're still questionable at LG, very questionable at C, and eyeing retirement at RG.  We might need 3 top OL in the next 1-3 seasons!!

I would take hoggies in 1R and 2R, and maybe find a way to trade for another 1R even higher up to get the top hoggie.

[Pigskin]

Mesidor drafted by the LA Chargers at #22. Only the sixth Canadian drafted in the 1st. round of the NFL draft.

[Blue In BC]

Mesidor drafted by the LA Chargers at #22. Only the sixth Canadian drafted in the 1st. round of the NFL draft.

Congratulations to the young man. That's impressive and means he won't be in the CFL any time soon if at all. 1st round should make him rich early with a signing bonus.

[VictorRomano]

I would take hoggies in 1R and 2R, and maybe find a way to trade for another 1R even higher up to get the top hoggie.

You and I both.  I'd go OL with R1 and R2 (Ideally, one is a centre), and if there's an NFL draft pick still left at our bonus 2nd rnd "Canadian snaps" pick, I think you grab an elite player who may not show up for 1-3 years or more.  Then I'd be looking at Canadian DL and DB content.  We have a bazillion CDN LBs and are not starving for talent there, and we look pretty decent at CDN WR this year.  The OL/DL seem to be our biggest need RIGHT NOW, so let's get some top prosepcts in the system, and hope we don't end up with another Faith Ekakitie.....

[Blue In BC]

You and I both.  I'd go OL with R1 and R2 (Ideally, one is a centre), and if there's an NFL draft pick still left at our bonus 2nd rnd "Canadian snaps" pick, I think you grab an elite player who may not show up for 1-3 years or more.  Then I'd be looking at Canadian DL and DB content.  We have a bazillion CDN LBs and are not starving for talent there, and we look pretty decent at CDN WR this year.  The OL/DL seem to be our biggest need RIGHT NOW, so let's get some top prosepcts in the system, and hope we don't end up with another Faith Ekakitie.....

Our 1st pick should be an OL and some should be available.  Our 2nd pick is going to depend on who is actually left available weighted against BPA. I might lean towards a DL if he's ranked higher. We can't put 2 more OL on the AR in 2026. However a good DL may push Kornelson or Smeckle off the roster or to PR.

I wonder where OL Vibert and Uwubanmwen fit into the plans?  Is either a potential center or are both guards primarily?

I'm still not in favour of using our extra 2nd round pick on a " flyer". That pick should be good enough to make the AR this year and be a productive player. In theory I think that could be a DB or receiver. While we have bodies, someone could be easily be bumped with a 2nd round pick IMO.

So there you go. I suggest an OL, DL and DB or receiver with our top 3 picks. Round 4 is time to go for a flyer possibly.

I get that at times the pick is a BPA. I just hope that doesn't turn out to be another LB. It's the roster area we need the least help. If a decision is made to draft a LB I'd hope there is a plan to trade one we have etc.

[Pete]

The issue with dline is this draft is thin at that position. The only guy Id consider is Gatkuoth and hes not likely to be there in 2nd rd.
Id go 1st rd Oline, then db

[Pigskin]

I would take a flyer on Wes Bailey or Rene Konga in the later rounds if there still available.  But, I think both will get drafted or be signed as a UDFA.