2026 CFL Draft - Blue Bomber Selections

[The Zipp]

According to 3DN this is a reach, they rated him 89th overall and figured he would be available for 2 more rounds, big guy that only put up 7 reps on the bench and runs a 5.6/100.

terrible numbers

[bunker]

Weird pick for #10
Not rated anywhere near that high in the mocks I've seen, and not a real position of need. Unless they see him as the new Eli/6th Olineman TE now that Eli is pencilled in at centre.
Weirder still to trade up to get him.
Sometimes Walters does weird things.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Weird pick for #10
Not rated anywhere near that high in the mocks I've seen, and not a real position of need. Unless they see him as the new Eli/6th Olineman TE now that Eli is pencilled in at centre.
Weirder still to trade up to get him.
Sometimes Walters does weird things.

Potential the 6th man on the O-line, if he puts on more weight and muscle he could morph into a real O-lineman.

[VictorRomano]

So, Condell plans on running a jumbo/max protect package every down, and occaisionally we'll toss this guy a pass.  Got it.

[theaardvark]

Forde says he is "enigmatic", we will see, I guess.

[bunker]

From 3down:

Daniels has the potential to be one of the biggest boom-or-bust prospects in this class, as he offers unique measurables without a clear-cut CFL fit. The six-foot-six, 271-pounder has primarily been used as a blocking tight end for the Wolfpack, and though his hands are reliable, he doesn't have the athletic juice to threaten in the passing game. That limits his value north of the border, and any teams curious about potentially converting his massive frame to offensive line will have serious concerns about the seven bench press reps he posted at the NC State pro day. Size has allowed the Windsor native to lean on opponents in the NCAA and make up for his deficiencies in strength and technique, but it will arguably be a detriment to his CFL chances, especially when you consider his lack of special teams experience.

Colour me pessimistic.

[Stats Junkie]

One advantage of having a true tight end in the jumbo offence is he won't have to report as eligible. That could be significant with the new 35 second clock this season.

[GOLDMEMBER]

The pick oddity is one thing to give up assents for him is quite another. I don't get it.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

There also aren't a lot of six foot six 271 pound tight ends in the NFL game either anymore. Those guys are looking more and more like bigger, slightly heavier receivers these days.

It does fit the mould of bigger and stronger though.

[GOLDMEMBER]

why did we have to trade? did we have some inside scoop that argos or edm wanted him? So far this draft from a bomber aspect is not inspiring
 40 time      5.02
  bench reps 7

weak and slow?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

With Goveia gone, who heads up the Bombers Canadian scouting now, Walters?

[Sir Blue and Gold]

The pick oddity is one thing to give up assents for him is quite another. I don't get it.

I guess they made the call that someone else was going to take him in those three picks but we've essentially already paid two second round picks for him so I suppose there better be a plan for him.

Probably he should eat only lettuce and shrimp until July.

[Blueforlife]

Lots of negative speculation

I would prefer to give all the picks a few years to develop before I make my judgement

It's always a cr@p shoot

Don't know what we got until they see the field

[bunker]

Ekakitie had the same 40 time
But he had 24 reps in the bench
Maybe Daniels has some intangibles?
A navy seal?

[GOLDMEMBER]

I guess they made the call that someone else was going to take him in those three picks but we've essentially already paid two second round picks for him so I suppose there better be a plan for him.

Probably he should eat only lettuce and shrimp until July.

Exactly it makes little sense in the grand scheme, or does it?