Cfl draft

[Blue In BC]

Ok. Just a pure guess on my part that we draft Vaccaro with our 1st pick if he's available at # 4. If not then Gatkuoth or Bell.

Watch them pick a player not listed in the top 20 that I've never heard of before. lol

[theaardvark]

UDFA deals are spec at best, unless there is actual money included.  Any idea if any of the top guys got money in their UDFA deals?

[Blue In BC]

UDFA deals are spec at best, unless there is actual money included.  Any idea if any of the top guys got money in their UDFA deals?

I'd be surprised if there was any money involved and no guarantees.

[Blue In BC]

I'm still wondering whether there are any trades in the 1st round. Ottawa seems open to a trade but the cost is usually too high.

Beyond the 1st round then something might happen I suppose.

Unless the Bombers really want Vaccaro and believe he won't be available at # 4 then there might be a discussion.

[Ridermania]

CFL Draft - Rumor

Consensus thinking out there is that Ottawa will keep that pick and go with an offensive lineman. Purdue lineman Giordano Vaccaro is being touted as the likely candidate to go first overall and according to writer Paul Friesen, the Winnipeg native will be at a giant draft party in his hometown, with some 200 guests invited.

Bold prediction: The REDBLACKS do NOT stick to picking at one and make a draft day deal with an antsy, lower-pick GM to move down a few rungs, and still get a quality offensive lineman while adding an extra pick or two, or even an established CFL player.

Bolder still: Kyle Walters is the 'antsy' GM in my scenario, and Vaccaro goes to the Bombers.

Note from ModAdmin:  For proper context, the above comment is a direct quote by Don Landry (writer for CFL.ca) as per the article below...

https://www.cfl.ca/2026/04/27/5-bold-predictions-for-the-cfl-canadian-draft/

[Blue In BC]

CFL Draft - Rumor

Consensus thinking out there is that Ottawa will keep that pick and go with an offensive lineman. Purdue lineman Giordano Vaccaro is being touted as the likely candidate to go first overall and according to writer Paul Friesen, the Winnipeg native will be at a giant draft party in his hometown, with some 200 guests invited.

Bold prediction: The REDBLACKS do NOT stick to picking at one and make a draft day deal with an antsy, lower-pick GM to move down a few rungs, and still get a quality offensive lineman while adding an extra pick or two, or even an established CFL player.

Bolder still: Kyle Walters is the 'antsy' GM in my scenario, and Vaccaro goes to the Bombers.

Note from ModAdmin:  For proper context, the above comment is a direct quote by Don Landry (writer for CFL.ca) as per the article below...

https://www.cfl.ca/2026/04/27/5-bold-predictions-for-the-cfl-canadian-draft/

It all comes down to what is given up in that trade. On the surface I wouldn't imagine there are any players we want to give up to move up.

[Ridermania]

Maybe picks 4 and 20 to move up to 1, although Ottawa wants 4 and 13.

[Blue In BC]

Maybe picks 4 and 20 to move up to 1, although Ottawa wants 4 and 13.

I'd be hesitant to give up # 13 as part of  the deal. I might be willing to give up # 20 AND # 24 as part of a deal to exchange 1st round picks.

I've said I think our 1st 1 picks make the AR in 2026. Beyond that it's a question of roster space to add newbies.

So I'm always in favour of a quality over quantity type of trade. Ottawa might have more interest in " volume " in that sense.

However a trade could include neg list and we can't totally say there isn't an exchange of some players in either direction.

[Jesse]

What did we get out of our draft picks last season?

If Vaccaro as someone who is a meaningful contributor (and is one of those hometown boys who will stick aorund forever), give them all the draft picks in exchange.

[GOLDMEMBER]

What did we get out of our draft picks last season?

If Vaccaro as someone who is a meaningful contributor (and is one of those hometown boys who will stick aorund forever), give them all the draft picks in exchange.

agreed.

[Pigskin]

Is Vaccaro the best OL in the draft.

[Blue In BC]

Is Vaccaro the best OL in the draft.

I don't know but being a local kid doesn't hurt. I think I read he's a potential center / guard. Others may have a different skill set that may be greater or lesser.

So best available needs some context. I haven't read much about the others but just as an example, perhaps someone has some experience at either LT or RT, but would start his career as a guard?

If he's the want we want I hope we figure out how to do that.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

What did we get out of our draft picks last season?

If Vaccaro as someone who is a meaningful contributor (and is one of those hometown boys who will stick aorund forever), give them all the draft picks in exchange.

Alternatively, and given our coaching staff's history of not playing new players anyway, let Ottawa onboard them for a few years and then sign them in free agency with the hometown allure.

[Jesse]

Alternatively, and given our coaching staff's history of not playing new players anyway, let Ottawa onboard them for a few years and then sign them in free agency with the hometown allure.

I actually thought about that too, hit them with the Demski.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Alternatively, and given our coaching staff's history of not playing new players anyway, let Ottawa onboard them for a few years and then sign them in free agency with the hometown allure.

watch the big guy end up here! I mean look how many people were at his draft
party!