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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:43:58 PMBlue Bombers Transactions - May 2, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., May 2, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
American defensive end David Reese (6-2, 250, Syracuse)
American defensive end Eric Black (6-4, 247, Stony Brook)
American defensive end Antoineo Harris (6-3, 255, UConn)
Released:
American linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle
WINNIPEG, MB., May 2, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
American defensive end David Reese (6-2, 250, Syracuse)
American defensive end Eric Black (6-4, 247, Stony Brook)
American defensive end Antoineo Harris (6-3, 255, UConn)
Released:
American linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:42:26 PMTransactions:
2026-05-01 WPG JAWORSKI, Matt DL A Fordham TRF TO RETIRED Retired
2026-05-01 WPG Arnold, Omari RB A Georgia Southern ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG Harrison, Jayden WR A Notre Dame ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG BRITTON, Benjamin WR N Calgary ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG STUART, Ethan DB N McMaster ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG JAWORSKI, Matt DL A Fordham TRF TO RETIRED Retired
2026-05-01 WPG Arnold, Omari RB A Georgia Southern ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG Harrison, Jayden WR A Notre Dame ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG BRITTON, Benjamin WR N Calgary ADD Active Roster
2026-05-01 WPG STUART, Ethan DB N McMaster ADD Active Roster
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:40:36 PMWinnipeg Blue Bombers move Matt Jaworski to retired list, sign two
by 3Down Staff May 1, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have moved American defensive lineman Matt Jaworski to the retired list.
The six-foot-five, 260-pound defender signed with the team last October, initially joining the practice roster. He dressed for one regular-season game, recording one defensive tackle and one sack.
The 23-year-old was a four-year collegiate standout at Fordham University, an FCS program located in New York City. He made 167 total tackles, 42.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, eight pass knockdowns, six forced fumbles, and two blocked kicks over 41 collegiate games.
The native of Buffalo, N.Y. earned a second-team All-FCS selection and was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.
Jaworski's father, Matt, played two regular-season games for the Sacramento Gold Miners in 1994.
The Blue Bombers have also signed American running back OJ Arnold and American receiver Jayden Harrison.
Arnold played four collegiate seasons at Georgia Southern, rushing for 2,016 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also made 66 receptions for 539 yards and four scores, earning a second-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2025.
Harrison finished his collegiate career at Notre Dame, where he made 19 catches for 211 yards and one touchdown in 2024.
The five-foot-ten, 198-pound target spent three seasons at Marshall, where he was named a first-team All-American in 2023 for returning 23 kicks for 705 yards and two touchdowns. He spent three seasons on campus, catching 63 passes for 759 yards and four scores.
The native of Pontiac, Mich. started his collegiate career at Vanderbilt, where he made eight receptions for 20 yards.
https://3downnation.com/2026/05/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-move-matt-jaworski-to-retired-list-sign-two/
by 3Down Staff May 1, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have moved American defensive lineman Matt Jaworski to the retired list.
The six-foot-five, 260-pound defender signed with the team last October, initially joining the practice roster. He dressed for one regular-season game, recording one defensive tackle and one sack.
The 23-year-old was a four-year collegiate standout at Fordham University, an FCS program located in New York City. He made 167 total tackles, 42.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, eight pass knockdowns, six forced fumbles, and two blocked kicks over 41 collegiate games.
The native of Buffalo, N.Y. earned a second-team All-FCS selection and was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.
Jaworski's father, Matt, played two regular-season games for the Sacramento Gold Miners in 1994.
The Blue Bombers have also signed American running back OJ Arnold and American receiver Jayden Harrison.
Arnold played four collegiate seasons at Georgia Southern, rushing for 2,016 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also made 66 receptions for 539 yards and four scores, earning a second-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2025.
Harrison finished his collegiate career at Notre Dame, where he made 19 catches for 211 yards and one touchdown in 2024.
The five-foot-ten, 198-pound target spent three seasons at Marshall, where he was named a first-team All-American in 2023 for returning 23 kicks for 705 yards and two touchdowns. He spent three seasons on campus, catching 63 passes for 759 yards and four scores.
The native of Pontiac, Mich. started his collegiate career at Vanderbilt, where he made eight receptions for 20 yards.
https://3downnation.com/2026/05/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-move-matt-jaworski-to-retired-list-sign-two/
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:35:16 PMBlue Bombers Transactions - May 1, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., May 1, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
American receiver Jayden Harrison (5-10, 198, Notre Dame)
American running back OJ Arnold (5-9, 195, Georgia Southern)
Transferred to Retired:
American defensive lineman Matt Jaworski
WINNIPEG, MB., May 1, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
American receiver Jayden Harrison (5-10, 198, Notre Dame)
American running back OJ Arnold (5-9, 195, Georgia Southern)
Transferred to Retired:
American defensive lineman Matt Jaworski
#25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:34:12 PMTransactions:
2026-04-30 WPG Hooper, Carter DL N South Dakota ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG CLARK, Brody LB N York ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG Daniels, Dante TE N North Carolina State ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG DOOLEY, Ben OL A Boise State TRF TO RETIRED Retired
2026-04-30 WPG JACK, Joshua WR N Saint Mary's ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG LIDSTER, Brady K N Windsor ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG BOULIANE, Charles-Elliot LB N Montreal ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG Desrosiers, Thomas WR N Sherbrooke ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG Rocker, Stevie RB A Montana ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG TAYLOR, J.J RB A Arizona TRF TO RETIRED Retired
2026-04-30 WPG Hooper, Carter DL N South Dakota ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG CLARK, Brody LB N York ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG Daniels, Dante TE N North Carolina State ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG DOOLEY, Ben OL A Boise State TRF TO RETIRED Retired
2026-04-30 WPG JACK, Joshua WR N Saint Mary's ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG LIDSTER, Brady K N Windsor ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG BOULIANE, Charles-Elliot LB N Montreal ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG Desrosiers, Thomas WR N Sherbrooke ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG Rocker, Stevie RB A Montana ADD Active Roster
2026-04-30 WPG TAYLOR, J.J RB A Arizona TRF TO RETIRED Retired
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:32:48 PMWinnipeg Blue Bombers sign four CFL Draft picks, plus undrafted free agent Carter Hooper
by 3Down Staff April 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed four members of their 2026 CFL Draft class, plus an undrafted free agent, ahead of the opening of training camp.
Tight end Dante Daniels, receiver Joshua Jack, linebackers Charles-Elliot Bouliane and Brody Clark, and defensive lineman Carter Hooper have all inked rookie deals with the team.
Daniels was selected with the 10th overall pick at the top of the second round after the team traded up to get him, sacrificing a second-round selection in 2027. The six-foot-six, 271-pound target caught 10 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns over two seasons at NC State University, serving primarily as a blocker. The Windsor, Ont., native previously attended Butler Community College, becoming a sought-after transfer recruit.
Bouliane was taken with the 24th overall pick in the third round. The five-foot-11, 229-pound linebacker was a two-time RSEQ all-star at the Université de Montréal and was named an All-Canadian on special teams in 2023. Over 39 career games with the Carabins, he made 122 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one forced fumble, three pass deflections, and one interception.
Clark was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the fifth round. The Delta, B.C., native appeared in 11 games over two seasons at York University and was named a second-team OUA all-star in 2024, amassing 88 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, an interception, and a blocked kick. The six-foot, 217-pounder previously played for the Langley Rams in the Canadian Junior Football League.
Jack went with the 60th overall pick in the seventh round. The six-foot, 200-pound target from Saint Mary's University caught 47 passes for 768 yards and three touchdowns in 23 career games. The native of Brampton, Ont., also rushed for one score and returned a kickoff for another major.
Hooper went unselected in the 2026 CFL Draft, despite a respectable college resume. The six-foot-five, 265-pound defensive end spent his first three seasons at the University of Connecticut, before transferring to the University of South Dakota for two years. In 54 games between the two programs, the Burlington, Ont., native made 69 total tackles, five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and three batted passes.
Winnipeg has also placed a pair of Americans, running back J.J. Taylor and offensive lineman Ben Dooley, on the retired list. Neither player has previously played in a CFL game.
https://3downnation.com/2026/04/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-four-cfl-draft-picks-plus-undrafted-free-agent-carter-hooper/
by 3Down Staff April 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed four members of their 2026 CFL Draft class, plus an undrafted free agent, ahead of the opening of training camp.
Tight end Dante Daniels, receiver Joshua Jack, linebackers Charles-Elliot Bouliane and Brody Clark, and defensive lineman Carter Hooper have all inked rookie deals with the team.
Daniels was selected with the 10th overall pick at the top of the second round after the team traded up to get him, sacrificing a second-round selection in 2027. The six-foot-six, 271-pound target caught 10 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns over two seasons at NC State University, serving primarily as a blocker. The Windsor, Ont., native previously attended Butler Community College, becoming a sought-after transfer recruit.
Bouliane was taken with the 24th overall pick in the third round. The five-foot-11, 229-pound linebacker was a two-time RSEQ all-star at the Université de Montréal and was named an All-Canadian on special teams in 2023. Over 39 career games with the Carabins, he made 122 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one forced fumble, three pass deflections, and one interception.
Clark was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the fifth round. The Delta, B.C., native appeared in 11 games over two seasons at York University and was named a second-team OUA all-star in 2024, amassing 88 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, an interception, and a blocked kick. The six-foot, 217-pounder previously played for the Langley Rams in the Canadian Junior Football League.
Jack went with the 60th overall pick in the seventh round. The six-foot, 200-pound target from Saint Mary's University caught 47 passes for 768 yards and three touchdowns in 23 career games. The native of Brampton, Ont., also rushed for one score and returned a kickoff for another major.
Hooper went unselected in the 2026 CFL Draft, despite a respectable college resume. The six-foot-five, 265-pound defensive end spent his first three seasons at the University of Connecticut, before transferring to the University of South Dakota for two years. In 54 games between the two programs, the Burlington, Ont., native made 69 total tackles, five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and three batted passes.
Winnipeg has also placed a pair of Americans, running back J.J. Taylor and offensive lineman Ben Dooley, on the retired list. Neither player has previously played in a CFL game.
https://3downnation.com/2026/04/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-four-cfl-draft-picks-plus-undrafted-free-agent-carter-hooper/
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:28:43 PMBlue Bombers transactions – April 30
April 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
National defensive lineman Carter Hooper (6-5, 265, South Dakota)
National linebacker Charles-Elliot Bouliane – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National receiver Joshua Jack – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National linebacker Brody Clark – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National tight end Dante Daniels – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
Transferred to Retired:
American running back J.J. Taylor
American offensive lineman Ben Dooley
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/30/blue-bombers-transactions-april-30/
April 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
National defensive lineman Carter Hooper (6-5, 265, South Dakota)
National linebacker Charles-Elliot Bouliane – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National receiver Joshua Jack – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National linebacker Brody Clark – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National tight end Dante Daniels – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
Transferred to Retired:
American running back J.J. Taylor
American offensive lineman Ben Dooley
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/30/blue-bombers-transactions-april-30/
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:22:34 PMWinnipeg Blue BombersWinnipeg Blue Bombers sign Stevie Rocker Jr., two others
by 3Down Staff April 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American running back Stevie Rocker Jr.
The six-foot, 210-pound ball-carrier played 29 games during the 2024 and 2025 seasons at the University of Montana, rushing 73 times for 335 yards and four touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 361 yards and three scores, returned five kicks for 84 yards, and made 11 tackles.
The native of Tucson, Ariz. started his collegiate career at the University of Arizona, recording 31 carries for 153 yards and seven receptions for 59 yards over three seasons.
The Blue Bombers have also signed Canadian receiver Thomas Desrosiers and Canadian kicker Brady Lidster.
Desrosiers went unselected in the recent 2026 CFL Draft. The six-foot-one, 195-pound target caught 13 passes for 123 yards and one touchdowns and returned 83 kicks for 1,705 yards and one score over four collegiate seasons at Sherbrooke University. He was named an RSEQ all-star in 2025 and ran a 4.56-second forty-yard dash at the CFL Invitational Combine in March.
Lidster was the team's eighth-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft out of the University of Windsor. The native of St. Thomas, Ont. made 81-of-107 field goal attempts (75.7 percent), averaged 38.6 yards on 90 punts, and 58.5 yards on 72 kickoffs with the Lancers.
https://3downnation.com/2026/04/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-stevie-rocker-jr-two-others/
by 3Down Staff April 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American running back Stevie Rocker Jr.
The six-foot, 210-pound ball-carrier played 29 games during the 2024 and 2025 seasons at the University of Montana, rushing 73 times for 335 yards and four touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 361 yards and three scores, returned five kicks for 84 yards, and made 11 tackles.
The native of Tucson, Ariz. started his collegiate career at the University of Arizona, recording 31 carries for 153 yards and seven receptions for 59 yards over three seasons.
The Blue Bombers have also signed Canadian receiver Thomas Desrosiers and Canadian kicker Brady Lidster.
Desrosiers went unselected in the recent 2026 CFL Draft. The six-foot-one, 195-pound target caught 13 passes for 123 yards and one touchdowns and returned 83 kicks for 1,705 yards and one score over four collegiate seasons at Sherbrooke University. He was named an RSEQ all-star in 2025 and ran a 4.56-second forty-yard dash at the CFL Invitational Combine in March.
Lidster was the team's eighth-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft out of the University of Windsor. The native of St. Thomas, Ont. made 81-of-107 field goal attempts (75.7 percent), averaged 38.6 yards on 90 punts, and 58.5 yards on 72 kickoffs with the Lancers.
https://3downnation.com/2026/04/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-stevie-rocker-jr-two-others/
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:14:44 PMBlue Bombers sign three
April 30, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., April 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
American running back Stevie Rocker (6-0, 214, Montana)
National receiver Thomas Desrosiers (6-2, 200, Sherbrooke)
National kicker (2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection) Brady Lidster
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/30/blue-bombers-sign-three/
April 30, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., April 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.
Added to roster:
American running back Stevie Rocker (6-0, 214, Montana)
National receiver Thomas Desrosiers (6-2, 200, Sherbrooke)
National kicker (2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection) Brady Lidster
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/30/blue-bombers-sign-three/
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:09:53 PMMeet the Blue Bombers 2026 Draft Class
April 28, 2026 - Ed Tait
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers filled a couple of immediate needs, grabbed a prospect rising up the draft lists and in one night's work during the CFL Canadian Draft got bigger and nastier at the line of scrimmage.
And nobody likes big and nasty more than GM Kyle Walters, head coach Mike O'Shea and the club's faithful who regularly pack Princess Auto Stadium.
The Blue Bombers made nine picks in Tuesday's draft led by Wake Forest defensive end Nuer Gatkuoth fourth overall — he'll be attending rookie mini-camp with the Denver Broncos in the next couple of weeks — and made one trade with the Ottawa Redblacks during the proceedings to move up three spots in the second round to 10th overall, sending the 13th selection and a second-rounder next year to select tight end Dante Daniels of North Carolina State.
The club then selected Boston College offensive lineman Kevin Cline 20th overall. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday but was considered one of the best offensive linemen in this year's draft class.
Winnipeg then grabbed two linebackers in Charles-Elliot Bouliane of the Université de Montreal and York University's Brody Clark, a defensive back in Ethan Stuart of McMaster University, a pair of receivers in Ben Britton of Calgary and Joshua Jack of St. Mary's and kicker Brady Lidster of the University of Windsor.
Meanwhile, Winnipeg's Gio Vaccaro, a product of the University of Manitoba who played last year at Purdue University, went first overall to the Ottawa Redblacks.
THE NEW BLUE CREW
NUER GATKUOTH
Selected: Round 1, 4th overall
Position: Defensive end
School: Wake Forest/Colorado State
Ht: 6-4; Wt: 227
Born: May 3, 2002, in Edmonton, Alta.
Notable: A 2025 finalist for the Jon Cornish Trophy for the top Canadian player in NCAA football... Split his collegiate career between Wake Forest (2025) and Colorado State (2022-24) and with the Demon Deacons last season registered 39 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks and one forced fumble in 12 games. He was also credited with 21 quarterback hurries... Played in 17 games over his two years with the Rams with 68 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles... Attending rookie mini-camp with the Denver Broncos.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: The Blue Bombers have three Canadian defensive tackles already in house in Cam Lawson, Tanner Schmekel and Collin Kornelson and Gatkuoth, as an end, will give defensive coordinator Jordan Younger all sorts of rotational possibilities along the defensive front. Starting ends Willie Jefferson (35) and new end/tackle Jake Ceresna (31) will be excellent mentors and Gatkuoth could give both a breather at end and eventually morph into a starter.
DANTE DANIELS
Selected: Round 2, 10th overall
Position: Tight end
School: North Carolina State
Ht: 6-5; Wt: 272
Notable: Started his collegiate career at Butler Community College before moving to NC State... Had 21 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns in 36 games between both schools while serving as a blocker and a receiving target.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: He's a big body who brings a physical presence to the receiving corps and could give a different look in the club's jumbo package as a pass-catching threat — a spot previously held by Tui Eli, who is the front-runner to replace Chris Kolankowski at centre.
KEVIN CLINE
Selected: Round 2, 20th overall
Position: offensive line
School: Boston College
Ht: 6-7; Wt: 320
Born: May 29, 2001, in Boca Raton, Fla.
Notable: Played six seasons with the Eagles (2020-25) and started 11 games at right tackle in 2025 as a graduate senior. Born in Florida, he has national status as his mother is Canadian... His father Mike played for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1986-88... Cline signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on Sunday.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: The club likely won't see him this year as he's headed to training camp with the Fish but his size and skill makes him worth the slight risk at this stage in the draft. If he comes to Winnipeg next year, the team's Canadian content upfront improves instantly.
CHARLES-ELLIOT BOULIANE
Selected: Round 3, 24th overall
Position: linebacker
School: Université de Montreal
Ht: 5-11; Wt: 229
Born: February 19, 2002, in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que.
Notable: Played four years with the Carabins (2022-25) and was a two-time Vanier Cup winner (2023, 2025)... Was a RSEQ (Quebec conference) and U Sports First-Team Special Teams All-Canadian in 2023 and an RSEQ All-Star in 2025.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: Shayne Gauthier was not resigned and Bouliane adds depth to a Canadian linebacking corps that also includes Tanner Cadwallader, Connor Shay and Jaylen Smith.
ETHAN STUART
Selected: Round 4, 33rd overall
Position: defensive back
School: McMaster
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 223
Born: January 17, 2002, in Oakville, Ont.
Notable: Spent the last four years (2022-25) with the Marauders, registering 80 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for a loss, 0ne interception, one fumble recovery and eight pass breakups in 35 games.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: More Canadian depth for the secondary to go along with Redha Kramdi at dime as well as veterans Nick Hallett, Jake Kelly and second-year man Ethan Ball.
BRODY CLARK
Selected: Round 5, 42nd overall
Position: linebacker
School: York University
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 217
Born: September 11, 2001, in Delta, B.C.
Notable: Was limited to just two games in 2025 due to an injury but was an OUA Second Team All-Star in 2024 after leading the conference in total tackles... Before York he spent three seasons with the Langley Rams of the British Columbia Football Conference.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: Ditto to Bouliane, above. Solid U-Sports credentials and could push for work on special teams.
BEN BRITTON
Selected: Round 6, 51st overall
Position: receiver
School: University of Calgary
Ht: 6-3; Wt: 205
Born: August 10, 2003, in Calgary, Alta.
Notable: Was a Canada West All-Star in 2024 but chose not to play last season.... He finished the 2024 season with 42 receptions for 661 yards and three touchdowns, ranking second in the conference and leading the Dinos.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: An intriguing pick because of his numbers in '24 and despite not playing last season. Was recently worked out by the club and adds depth to a receiving room that has plans on starting three Canadians in 2026.
JOSHUA JACK
Selected: Round 7, 60th overall
Position: receiver
School: St. Mary's University
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 195
Born: December 20, 2000, in Brampton, Ont.
Notable: Spent the last three years (2023-25) with the Huskies and in 2025 led the team with 28 receptions for 433 yards and two touchdowns in eight games.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: More receiver depth. Jack had his moments at the recent CFL Combine in Edmonton and showed some explosiveness during his days at St. Mary's.
BRADY LIDSTER
Selected: Round 8, 69th overall
Position: kicker
School: University of Windsor
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 185
Born: December 15, 2004, in St. Thomas, Ont.
Notable: Appeared in 38 games over his career with the Lancers (2022-25) and handled both the placekicking and punting chores... He was named a U-Sports First-Team All-Canadian in 2025.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: No one is unseating Sergio Castillo, but Lidster's credentials pop as the top kicking prospect in the draft. He'll get to learn from one of the best in camp.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/28/meet-the-blue-bombers-2026-draft-class/
April 28, 2026 - Ed Tait
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers filled a couple of immediate needs, grabbed a prospect rising up the draft lists and in one night's work during the CFL Canadian Draft got bigger and nastier at the line of scrimmage.
And nobody likes big and nasty more than GM Kyle Walters, head coach Mike O'Shea and the club's faithful who regularly pack Princess Auto Stadium.
The Blue Bombers made nine picks in Tuesday's draft led by Wake Forest defensive end Nuer Gatkuoth fourth overall — he'll be attending rookie mini-camp with the Denver Broncos in the next couple of weeks — and made one trade with the Ottawa Redblacks during the proceedings to move up three spots in the second round to 10th overall, sending the 13th selection and a second-rounder next year to select tight end Dante Daniels of North Carolina State.
The club then selected Boston College offensive lineman Kevin Cline 20th overall. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday but was considered one of the best offensive linemen in this year's draft class.
Winnipeg then grabbed two linebackers in Charles-Elliot Bouliane of the Université de Montreal and York University's Brody Clark, a defensive back in Ethan Stuart of McMaster University, a pair of receivers in Ben Britton of Calgary and Joshua Jack of St. Mary's and kicker Brady Lidster of the University of Windsor.
Meanwhile, Winnipeg's Gio Vaccaro, a product of the University of Manitoba who played last year at Purdue University, went first overall to the Ottawa Redblacks.
THE NEW BLUE CREW
NUER GATKUOTH
Selected: Round 1, 4th overall
Position: Defensive end
School: Wake Forest/Colorado State
Ht: 6-4; Wt: 227
Born: May 3, 2002, in Edmonton, Alta.
Notable: A 2025 finalist for the Jon Cornish Trophy for the top Canadian player in NCAA football... Split his collegiate career between Wake Forest (2025) and Colorado State (2022-24) and with the Demon Deacons last season registered 39 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks and one forced fumble in 12 games. He was also credited with 21 quarterback hurries... Played in 17 games over his two years with the Rams with 68 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles... Attending rookie mini-camp with the Denver Broncos.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: The Blue Bombers have three Canadian defensive tackles already in house in Cam Lawson, Tanner Schmekel and Collin Kornelson and Gatkuoth, as an end, will give defensive coordinator Jordan Younger all sorts of rotational possibilities along the defensive front. Starting ends Willie Jefferson (35) and new end/tackle Jake Ceresna (31) will be excellent mentors and Gatkuoth could give both a breather at end and eventually morph into a starter.
DANTE DANIELS
Selected: Round 2, 10th overall
Position: Tight end
School: North Carolina State
Ht: 6-5; Wt: 272
Notable: Started his collegiate career at Butler Community College before moving to NC State... Had 21 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns in 36 games between both schools while serving as a blocker and a receiving target.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: He's a big body who brings a physical presence to the receiving corps and could give a different look in the club's jumbo package as a pass-catching threat — a spot previously held by Tui Eli, who is the front-runner to replace Chris Kolankowski at centre.
KEVIN CLINE
Selected: Round 2, 20th overall
Position: offensive line
School: Boston College
Ht: 6-7; Wt: 320
Born: May 29, 2001, in Boca Raton, Fla.
Notable: Played six seasons with the Eagles (2020-25) and started 11 games at right tackle in 2025 as a graduate senior. Born in Florida, he has national status as his mother is Canadian... His father Mike played for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1986-88... Cline signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on Sunday.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: The club likely won't see him this year as he's headed to training camp with the Fish but his size and skill makes him worth the slight risk at this stage in the draft. If he comes to Winnipeg next year, the team's Canadian content upfront improves instantly.
CHARLES-ELLIOT BOULIANE
Selected: Round 3, 24th overall
Position: linebacker
School: Université de Montreal
Ht: 5-11; Wt: 229
Born: February 19, 2002, in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que.
Notable: Played four years with the Carabins (2022-25) and was a two-time Vanier Cup winner (2023, 2025)... Was a RSEQ (Quebec conference) and U Sports First-Team Special Teams All-Canadian in 2023 and an RSEQ All-Star in 2025.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: Shayne Gauthier was not resigned and Bouliane adds depth to a Canadian linebacking corps that also includes Tanner Cadwallader, Connor Shay and Jaylen Smith.
ETHAN STUART
Selected: Round 4, 33rd overall
Position: defensive back
School: McMaster
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 223
Born: January 17, 2002, in Oakville, Ont.
Notable: Spent the last four years (2022-25) with the Marauders, registering 80 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for a loss, 0ne interception, one fumble recovery and eight pass breakups in 35 games.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: More Canadian depth for the secondary to go along with Redha Kramdi at dime as well as veterans Nick Hallett, Jake Kelly and second-year man Ethan Ball.
BRODY CLARK
Selected: Round 5, 42nd overall
Position: linebacker
School: York University
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 217
Born: September 11, 2001, in Delta, B.C.
Notable: Was limited to just two games in 2025 due to an injury but was an OUA Second Team All-Star in 2024 after leading the conference in total tackles... Before York he spent three seasons with the Langley Rams of the British Columbia Football Conference.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: Ditto to Bouliane, above. Solid U-Sports credentials and could push for work on special teams.
BEN BRITTON
Selected: Round 6, 51st overall
Position: receiver
School: University of Calgary
Ht: 6-3; Wt: 205
Born: August 10, 2003, in Calgary, Alta.
Notable: Was a Canada West All-Star in 2024 but chose not to play last season.... He finished the 2024 season with 42 receptions for 661 yards and three touchdowns, ranking second in the conference and leading the Dinos.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: An intriguing pick because of his numbers in '24 and despite not playing last season. Was recently worked out by the club and adds depth to a receiving room that has plans on starting three Canadians in 2026.
JOSHUA JACK
Selected: Round 7, 60th overall
Position: receiver
School: St. Mary's University
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 195
Born: December 20, 2000, in Brampton, Ont.
Notable: Spent the last three years (2023-25) with the Huskies and in 2025 led the team with 28 receptions for 433 yards and two touchdowns in eight games.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: More receiver depth. Jack had his moments at the recent CFL Combine in Edmonton and showed some explosiveness during his days at St. Mary's.
BRADY LIDSTER
Selected: Round 8, 69th overall
Position: kicker
School: University of Windsor
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 185
Born: December 15, 2004, in St. Thomas, Ont.
Notable: Appeared in 38 games over his career with the Lancers (2022-25) and handled both the placekicking and punting chores... He was named a U-Sports First-Team All-Canadian in 2025.
Why he's a good fit for the Blue Bombers: No one is unseating Sergio Castillo, but Lidster's credentials pop as the top kicking prospect in the draft. He'll get to learn from one of the best in camp.
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