2026 CFL Draft - Blue Bomber Selections

[Stats Junkie]

Why did EDM get 19 and us 20?  We didn't use a single DNA snap in '25... and I assume EDM didn't either.  So what was the tie breaker?

Edmonton was starting as many as 11 nationals early in the season.

[M.O.A.B.]

K Brady Lidster, Windsor

[Tecno]

A Canadian who can rotate on the dline and potentially start down the road, what's not to like?

The only question: is he better than Kongbo?  If he's not, this is a stupid pick.  TSN might be getting ahead of themselves saying this guy is the succession plan for Willie.

That said, I do like the idea of drafting high guys who can start THIS SEASON.  Don't care about next season and the pipeline, except at OL.

[M.O.A.B.]

Yay for new group of STers, some TC fodders and a future OL.

[Tecno]

Need those teamers.

Is there some law that says the best teamers are LBers??  Maybe it is the ideal body type/size.  Hmmm.

[Blue In BC]

Why did EDM get 19 and us 20?  We didn't use a single DNA snap in '25... and I assume EDM didn't either.  So what was the tie breaker?

Ford started a bunch of games.

[Tecno]

More than likely a FB. Not only is he slow, hes not strong. Realistically I think its more FB/true TE. Like I said, field is changing. Bigger bodies will be needed. We've seen them throw to the "TE" Eli in that jumbo package.

OTT then picked TE/FB Emeric Boutin right after... I think he was slotted higher in the mocks.  Did we make a big mistake??

[Tecno]

Ford started a bunch of games.

Could have sworn it was "who used the DNA snaps the least".  But it looks like you guys who thought "most NAT snaps overall" was literal were correct.

Hate to be the guy who has to track all of that...

[kkc60]

OTT then picked TE/FB Emeric Boutin right after... I think he was slotted higher in the mocks.  Did we make a big mistake??

the mocks are simply mocks. i wouldn't put much stock into them. If you look at measurables, one guy is 3 inches and40 pounds heavier. If the Bombers want a blocker, you take the big guy

[Blue In BC]

Ok, so 2 of the best picks might not be available for awhile this year. That's alright. Are any of the others returning to school for another year?

I'm not sure any of them make the AR unless we have injuries so the team may have been looking at succession plans for 2027.

This doesn't mean those picks don't have a future. I don't see where 2 more LB's, 2 more receivers and a kickers fit into the immediate plan. Yes we need to stock the PR with a couple of Canadians.

[Tecno]

If the Bombers want a blocker, you take the big guy

Blocker who can't get in place quickly and be agile enough to actually keep in front of the D is basically useless.  We had a ton of "blocking air" by Ike, jumbo & the RECs last season.  That's why our screen is basically useless.

You want to learn how to block for a screen, watch MTL and SSK.  (Oh ya, part of it is mega-holding...)

[Stats Junkie]

Could have sworn it was "who used the DNA snaps the least".  But it looks like you guys who thought "most NAT snaps overall" was literal were correct.

Hate to be the guy who has to track all of that...

Easy to track with chipped jerseys

[kkc60]

Blocker who can't get in place quickly and be agile enough to actually keep in front of the D is basically useless.  We had a ton of "blocking air" by Ike, jumbo & the RECs last season.  That's why our screen is basically useless.

You want to learn how to block for a screen, watch MTL and SSK.  (Oh ya, part of it is mega-holding...)

He should be fine as a blocker. I personally wouldn't read too much into the testing. I like them going with potential here at the position, don't love the trade up but i like the player. His build is worth the risk

[Tecno]

Easy to track with chipped jerseys

We're doing that already?  Love to know how that works... radio triangulation or sensors in the turf/lines?

News to me!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Ben Britton WR Calgary
Joshua Jack WR Saint Mary's

6'-3" 220, might be a sleeper.