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Top prospect Betts leads list of CFL Combine invites

TSN.ca Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CFL announced the 2019 Combine schedule and participants list Wednesday, with top-ranked prospect Mathieu Betts leading the list of players that will take part in the National Combine.

Betts, a defensive lineman from Laval University, was the top prospect on the CFL Scouting Bureau's winter rankings.

• CFL

20m ago

 

Top prospect Betts leads list of CFL Combine invites

TSN.ca Staff

• The CFL announced the 2019 Combine schedule and participants list Wednesday, with top-ranked prospect Mathieu Betts leading the list of players that will take part in the National Combine.

Betts, a defensive lineman from Laval University, was the top prospect on the CFL Scouting Bureau's winter rankings.

 

The second and third ranked prospects, offensive lineman Shane Richards and receiver Justin McInnis, will also be at the National Combine.

The CFL Combine schedule kicks off March 11 with the Western Regional Combine and culminates with the National Combine March 22-24.

 

NATIONAL COMBINE PARTICIPANTS

NAME	NO.	POS.	COLLEGE
ANDERSON, Nathaniel	90	DL	Missouri
BETTS, Mathieu	91	DL	Laval
BIBAKU SIMBA, Maurice	56	OL	Concordia
BOATENG, Matthew	20	DB	Fresno State
DESJARDINS, Vincent	92	DL	Laval
DESJARLAIS, Drew	50	OL	Windsor
GIBBON, Jesse	51	OL	Waterloo
GITTENS JR., Kurleigh	81	WR	Wilfrid Laurier
GRANT, Thomas	93	DL	Acadia
GRIFFITHS, Connor	94	DL	UBC
HARKE, Jonathan	52	OL	Alberta
HARRY, Jamie	23	DB	Ottawa
HUNCHAK, Colton	82	WR	York
JOSEPH, Cedric	31	RB	Western
JULIEN-GRANT, Kaion	83	WR	St. Francis Xavier
KALINIC, Nicola	84	WR	York
KARL, Hunter	85	WR	Calgary
KATSANTONIS, Stavros	21	DB	UBC
LAWLEY, Sheriden	95	DL	UBC
LEE, Malcom	22	DB	UBC
LENIUS-DICKEY, Brayden	80	WR	New Mexico
LYLES, Jamel	32	RB	Manitoba
MCINNIS, Justin	86	WR	Arkansas State
MERCHANT, Chris	1	QB	Western
O'CONNOR, Michael	2	QB	UBC
OSEI-KUSI, Chris	87	WR	Queen's
POLAN, Gabriel	33	RB	Sherbrooke
RICHARDS, Malik	89	WR	Mount Allison
RICHARDS, Shane	53	OL	Oklahoma State
ROBINSON, Noah	40	LB	Missouri
ROY, Vincent	54	OL	Sherbrooke
SAVARD, Alexandre	88	WR	Laval
SAXELID, Kyle	55	OL	UNLV
SMITH, Robert	96	DL	Wilfrid Laurier
SOPIK, Fraser	41	LB	Western
STARCZALA, Eric	57	OL	Guelph
THOMASSIN, Samuel	64	OL	Laval
WILKINSON, Zachary	58	OL	Northern Colorado
WILLIAMS, Zackary	59	OL	Manitoba

 

Agree with most of what's been written. I liked DB Lee too.

I respect what these (mostly) young guys are trying to achieve by undertaking these challenges. Good luck in the upcoming draft on May 2nd. Word is next year, they may have Draft...Live

The only thing I would change next year is the name - Combine. It’s too Saskatchewanish

 

2 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

I understand there can't be handouts for everyone globally... but is this sending the right message? Or are these guys that interested in playing in the CFL?

They are 

 

Well I'm still leaning Nate Anderson and BPA OL for 4 and 5

Then Sopik or Lyles at 14

 

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/03/24/cfl-combine-recap/

Walters somewhat echoes JBR thoughts on DL...

And from that recap...^^^

“First impressions is this is a real, real intriguing draft,” Bombers GM Kyle Walters told bluebombers.com from Toronto. “Watching this over the past few days has put a smile on our faces. We’re thinking we are going to get two really, really good players we like in the first round.” 

(I know this is only Hodge, but still....)
https://3downnation.com/2019/03/24/cfl-combine-report-risers-globals-answers/

 

3 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

 

Guy threw for over 450 yards twice at IGF versus the Bisons. Walters should draft him based solely on how well he plays in our stadium.

Can't see the kid from UBC going before round 4, likely later. No incentive to take a NI QB.

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Can't see the kid from UBC going before round 4, likely later. No incentive to take a NI QB.

When do BC pick. Could see them grooming him behind Reilly

20 hours ago, Floyd said:

Well I'm still leaning Nate Anderson and BPA OL for 4 and 5

Then Sopik or Lyles at 14

 

I have no clue but.. You seem to know your ****. However, you have a yearly history here of predicting which guys they take and im not sure if you've gotten 1 right yet. Not saying anything just pointing it out... Obviously means theres no real consensus ever

Very impressed with Lenius-Dickey, this guy looks like a game-changer,  if you don't have a spot for a is 6'-5" 243 lbs receiver who runs a 4.75/40 has good hands and ball sense, you make room for him.  I'd be surprised if he didn't take a shot at T.E. in the NFL.

31 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Very impressed with Lenius-Dickey, this guy looks like a game-changer,  if you don't have a spot for a is 6'-5" 243 lbs receiver who runs a 4.75/40 has good hands and ball sense, you make room for him.  I'd be surprised if he didn't take a shot at T.E. in the NFL.

We have several very good Canuck receivers, but let the best man win. We can always trade one away for a good return.

2 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Very impressed with Lenius-Dickey, this guy looks like a game-changer,  if you don't have a spot for a is 6'-5" 243 lbs receiver who runs a 4.75/40 has good hands and ball sense, you make room for him.  I'd be surprised if he didn't take a shot at T.E. in the NFL.

He couldn't even win a starting spot on a 3-9 NCAA team as a tight end.  LOOKS like a game changer, terrible in agility drills, sure good 40, didn't bench, average in jumps, average with pads on.  He told all the teams that interviewed him that he's targeting 225 as his playing weight, so he's likely to be a little faster with a bit less bulk, not sure that helps him change direction quicker.  I don't think he's in the top 5 receivers in this draft.

 

On 2019-03-24 at 5:20 PM, rebusrankin said:

So JBR, who would you take a 4,5 and 14?

I would hope we'd end up with a decent OL, there are a few who could compete to play this year and if we go OL in the first round we will get one.  I really like Desjarlais and Wilkinson from Northern Colorado  I'd also like to see the Bombers take one of the receivers in the first round, why not look at starting 3 if we have the guys to do it?  Then in the second round I'd be leaning toward defense, DB or DL.   Also potential there to draft a guy who's heading south and take the risk on that.  I think there's a high likelihood we get guys that can play for us in the 3rd and 4th rounds so I wouldn't be too afraid to gamble.  Generally I like the best player available approach though.  

14 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

He couldn't even win a starting spot on a 3-9 NCAA team as a tight end.  LOOKS like a game changer, terrible in agility drills, sure good 40, didn't bench, average in jumps, average with pads on.  He told all the teams that interviewed him that he's targeting 225 as his playing weight, so he's likely to be a little faster with a bit less bulk, not sure that helps him change direction quicker.  I don't think he's in the top 5 receivers in this draft.

 

I would hope we'd end up with a decent OL, there are a few who could compete to play this year and if we go OL in the first round we will get one.  I really like Desjarlais and Wilkinson from Northern Colorado  I'd also like to see the Bombers take one of the receivers in the first round, why not look at starting 3 if we have the guys to do it?  Then in the second round I'd be leaning toward defense, DB or DL.   Also potential there to draft a guy who's heading south and take the risk on that.  I think there's a high likelihood we get guys that can play for us in the 3rd and 4th rounds so I wouldn't be too afraid to gamble.  Generally I like the best player available approach though.  

Thanks. I agree on an OL, that seems to be Walters MO. Can see the logic in a WR.

17 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

He couldn't even win a starting spot on a 3-9 NCAA team as a tight end.  LOOKS like a game changer, terrible in agility drills, sure good 40, didn't bench, average in jumps, average with pads on.  He told all the teams that interviewed him that he's targeting 225 as his playing weight, so he's likely to be a little faster with a bit less bulk, not sure that helps him change direction quicker.  I don't think he's in the top 5 receivers in this draft.  

So, he doesn't seem like a guy who could go the NFL route - might be a good pick if he's still there in the 2nd or 3rd round.

1 hour ago, Mark H. said:

So, he doesn't seem like a guy who could go the NFL route - might be a good pick if he's still there in the 2nd or 3rd round.

Faith Ekakitie has made me wary of college guys who couldn't earn a starting roster spot. Boateng at Fresno State is another this year. Maybe they'll prove me wrong, but I'm not raising anyone's stock just because they went to school in the US.