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.
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?
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.
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.
Players are added to the PR all the time - especially when injuries free up spots. Not a for this year type of move.
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.
Nice didn't see this coming! But agree means Schoen is out at least medium term.
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.
6'1" or 6'3"??
First post says 6'3", Bomber release says 6'1"...in reality he is prob barely 6' tall...
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.
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
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.
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.
Great stuff, this WR group needs help!
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.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 21, 2025, 06:00:40 PMnot 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.
This is true.
Quote from: The Zipp on July 21, 2025, 06:00:40 PMnot 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.
You suggested he is barely 6ft tall which is 100% speculation
https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1105197&DraftYear=2025
Dates: 03/14/25@ColoradoSt
Hand: 08 3/4 Arm: 32
Wingspan: 76 3/4
Pro Day
Height: 6012
Weight: 194
40 Yrd Dash: 4.53
20 Yrd Dash: 2.65
10 Yrd Dash: 1.59 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 12
Vertical Jump: 33 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'00"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.22
3-Cone Drill: 7.09
40 Time Range: 4.52-4.53/Projected: 4.54
Quote from: BBFANDM on July 21, 2025, 06:24:57 PMhttps://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1105197&DraftYear=2025
Dates: 03/14/25@ColoradoSt
Hand: 08 3/4 Arm: 32
Wingspan: 76 3/4
Pro Day
Height: 6012
Weight: 194
40 Yrd Dash: 4.53
20 Yrd Dash: 2.65
10 Yrd Dash: 1.59 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 12
Vertical Jump: 33 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'00"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.22
3-Cone Drill: 7.09
40 Time Range: 4.52-4.53/Projected: 4.54
so that one says 6'1" and with the expected and usual exaggeration that goes on - he is likely 6' tall or just under...that puts him the same size as Schoen and a bit bigger than Case, smaller than Clercius.
Could be a great signing but he isn't a huge receiver who is going to tower over DB's
I was thinking it means no Reggie White Jr. Surely he'd have been the first call back.
Quote from: Waffler on July 21, 2025, 06:57:31 PMI was thinking it means no Reggie White Jr. Surely he'd have been the first call back.
Pretty telling when nobody picked him up
Quote from: The Zipp on July 21, 2025, 06:44:59 PMso that one says 6'1" and with the expected and usual exaggeration that goes on - he is likely 6' tall or just under...that puts him the same size as Schoen and a bit bigger than Case, smaller than Clercius.
Could be a great signing but he isn't a huge receiver who is going to tower over DB's
Speculation on his size continues. Someone needs to take a tape measure to practice lol. Fan of facts over guesses.
It would be nice if he's on the taller size but can he play well is more to the issue.
Wow, we have Mitchel in house, paying him, we could have called white,who has a couple years pro experience and everyone's excited about this guy?? Really.??He's as green as they could get, i doubt this guy see a a snap regardless of how tall he is
Quote from: dd on July 21, 2025, 08:05:30 PMWow, we have Mitchel in house, paying him, we could have called white,who has a couple years pro experience and everyone's excited about this guy?? Really.??He's as green as they could get, i doubt this guy see a a snap regardless of how tall he is
Adding depth, there is a reason White is gone.
I m not sure this guy even adds depth, and we have enough 'depth' recievers, we need guys who can make plays. Other than Demski, who's out there making plays and bringing fans out of their seats?? 6 yard check down curls aren't going to cut it. We need a bonafide #1 who makes things happen.
Quote from: dd on July 21, 2025, 09:41:32 PMI m not sure this guy even adds depth, and we have enough 'depth' recievers, we need guys who can make plays. Other than Demski, who's out there making plays and bringing fans out of their seats?? 6 yard check down curls aren't going to cut it. We need a bonafide #1 who makes things happen.
if you give zach time our recievers are more than capable. demski can catch the bombs, Wheatfall as well. the issue is o-line. if the oline is dominant the best running back in the cfl will feast.
Quote from: dd on July 21, 2025, 09:41:32 PMI m not sure this guy even adds depth, and we have enough 'depth' recievers, we need guys who can make plays. Other than Demski, who's out there making plays and bringing fans out of their seats?? 6 yard check down curls aren't going to cut it. We need a bonafide #1 who makes things happen.
We have good receivers as zipp points out. One of our top guys is hurt, which happens. Yes he adds depth but we will know more once he practices and we get some info.
Who the heck cares how tall he is? Calgary didn't beat us because their receivers are three inches longer.
Milt Stegall is 6 foot. Ontario Wilson is 6 foot. Greg Carr is 6 foot 6. Julien Edelman is 5 foot 10.
It only matters if you're good.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 22, 2025, 12:00:21 AMWho the heck cares how tall he is? Calgary didn't beat us because their receivers are three inches longer.
Milt Stegall is 6 foot. Ontario Wilson is 6 foot. Greg Carr is 6 foot 6. Julien Edelman is 5 foot 10.
It only matters if you're good.
cause we recently got torched by a 6'6" canadian rookie who will likely be in the nfl next season. that's the only reason. our biggest problem isn't receiver - it's o line and d line and secondary
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 21, 2025, 07:58:38 PMPretty telling when nobody picked him up
Speculation on his size continues. Someone needs to take a tape measure to practice lol. Fan of facts over guesses.
NFL Draft Scout is one of the most accurate places for Football players I would put money on the 6'1"
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 22, 2025, 12:00:21 AMWho the heck cares how tall he is? Calgary didn't beat us because their receivers are three inches longer.
They didn't? When it's 6'6 REC vs 5'6 DB, all the QB has to do is put the ball up around 7'5 and it's a guaranteed uncontested catch. The REC can just leave his hands up there and hold it over the DB like he's 3. Nya nya na booboo
There's a strong trend in the CFL right now to the tall/beefy REC. By many teams.
It's a shame, really, because if I just wanted to see giants play, I'd watch NFL. I miss the days of Dressler and the Flyin' Hawaiian.
Quote from: dd on July 21, 2025, 09:41:32 PM6 yard check down curls aren't going to cut it.
But 6 yard curls are cutting it. They talked this week about how the CFL % completion is massively up in '25 because CFL is moving towards the short and behind-LoS pass game.
Look at T.Harris. Massive numbers and it's 90% short game.
The 6 yard curls CAN cut it, as long as you scheme correctly and execute (which means be super fast so the zone can't close).
The problem is that short game is what WPG is absolutely worst at. We royally suck, for whatever reason.
Quote from: dd on July 21, 2025, 08:05:30 PMWow, we have Mitchel in house, paying him, we could have called white,who has a couple years pro experience and everyone's excited about this guy?? Really.??
Mitchell is clearly a FIFO bust headcase and will be released soon. Us starting Case over Mitchell would be like HAM starting Ternowski over Kenny. It's not something any sane team would do unless there's a problem with the guy.
White is also cleary a bust because a) we unceremoniously dumped him and b) no one picked him up. Maybe he's injured, maybe he's too old, who knows.
Quote from: dd on July 21, 2025, 08:05:30 PMHe's as green as they could get, i doubt this guy see a a snap regardless of how tall he is
Well, the team looked so bad for 2 games that we're reduced to grasping at the "please let this rando guy be the next Schoen" magical thinking game. Sigh.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 22, 2025, 02:22:44 AMThey didn't? When it's 6'6 REC vs 5'6 DB, all the QB has to do is put the ball up around 7'5 and it's a guaranteed uncontested catch. The REC can just leave his hands up there and hold it over the DB like he's 3. Nya nya na booboo
There's a strong trend in the CFL right now to the tall/beefy REC. By many teams.
It's a shame, really, because if I just wanted to see giants play, I'd watch NFL. I miss the days of Dressler and the Flyin' Hawaiian.
The blueprint for successful offenses (NFL and CFL) is not 6 foot 6 receivers. Smaller DBs can and do successfully cover taller wide receivers every week and at every level of football.
It helps to be taller to play wide out. It's less important in the slot.
But the most important factor for any receiver is talent. Everyone knows this. Suggesting otherwise is nonsense.
Quote from: BBFANDM on July 22, 2025, 01:59:21 AMNFL Draft Scout is one of the most accurate places for Football players I would put money on the 6'1"
Agree, good size, speed and skill sounds like. Just needs to learn and adapt to the CDN way of playing pro ball.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 22, 2025, 12:00:21 AMWho the heck cares how tall he is? Calgary didn't beat us because their receivers are three inches longer.
Milt Stegall is 6 foot. Ontario Wilson is 6 foot. Greg Carr is 6 foot 6. Julien Edelman is 5 foot 10.
It only matters if you're good.
Correct. But.....
You forgot Dressler.
Nothing to get excited about, they will keep him on pr,until they run out of options and he can learn the bomber way... Unfortunately
Quote from: Pete on July 22, 2025, 02:42:32 PMNothing to get excited about, they will keep him on pr,until they run out of options and he can learn the bomber way... Unfortunately
Maybe hard to say with any certainty. A lot depends on injuries that happen. Obviously Schoen is out long term possibly even season ending. D. Mitchell status to ever play is a giant question.
Since we previously only had Case on the PR, we're now down to one Canadian and Mitchell that have been with the team since TC.
The new guy could be playing in a week if we have another injury or he get get cut outright as new candidates are found.
You never know what any new player will be capable of doing unless he plays.
I might point out that the Lions cut Lawler after TC the 1st season in the CFL and Winnipeg picked him up.
Anyway. I wish him luck and maybe someone at practice can report on how he looks.