First "Top 20" rankings released today.......

https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/iowa-offensive-lineman-tops-cfls-first-scouting-bureaus-top-prospects-list/

TORONTO — Alaric Jackson, an offensive lineman at the University of Iowa, has the No. 1 spot in the first edition of the CFL scouting bureau’s top-20 prospects for the 2021 draft.

The six-foot-six, 315-pound Jackson is a native of Windsor, Ont. He’s entering his senior season at Iowa, which kicks off its ’20 campaign Oct. 24 at Purdue.

 

Jackson started 10 of Iowa’s 13 games last season at left tackle. He redshirted in 2016 but has started for the Hawkeyes since 2017.

The CFL released its top-20 list Thursday.

Calgary’s Amen Ogbongbemiga, a senior linebacker at Oklahoma State University, was the second-ranked prospect. The six-foot-one, 235-pound Ogbongbemiga has registered a team-high 22 tackles (12 solo) and 1.5 sacks in three games for the No.10 Cowboys (3-0).

Ogbongbemiga had 100 tackles last season and was named the Cowboys’ top defensive player.

Vancouver’s Terrell Jana, a receiver at Virginia (1-1), is at No. 3. The six-foot-one, 200-pound Jana has nine catches for 84 yards and a TD this season after registering 74 receptions for 886 yards and three touchdowns in 2019.

Josh Palmer of Brampton, Ont., a receiver at Tennessee, holds down the No. 4 spot. The six-foot-two, 210-pound senior has 10 receptions for 156 yards and two TDs for the Volunteers (2-0).

At No. 5 is Ottawa’s Liam Dobson, a six-foot-three, 340-pound senior offensive lineman at Maine. Dobson’s ranking comes despite the Bears not starting their season until the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dobson enjoyed a stellar ’19 campaign, earning All-CAA first-team honours and being voted as Maine’s top offensive lineman. He was the school’s highest-graded offensive lineman for every game and averaged 12 knockdowns per contest.

 

Dobson contributed immediately upon arriving at Maine in 2017, appearing in six contests (one start) as a freshman. He became a full-time starter in 2018.

The remainder of the top-10 includes, in order, includes: New Mexico State offensive lineman Sage Doxtater (Welland, Ont.); North Carolina State defensive lineman Daniel Joseph (Toronto); North Carolina defensive back Patrice Rene (Ottawa); Maine linebacker Deshawn Stevens (Toronto); and West Virginia defensive back Alonzo Addae (Pickering, Ont.).

The first 10 selections were all from NCAA programs, not a surprise given U Sports cancelled its 2020 season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The top Canadian collegian was Montreal offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage, of Saint-Eustache, Que., at No. 11.

The other U Sports selections included Calgary Dinos offensive lineman Logan Bandy of Calgary (No. 12), Saskatchewan defensive back Nelson Lokombo of Abbotsford, B.C. (No. 14), British Columbia linebacker Ben Hladik of Vernon, B.C., (No. 16), Calgary linebacker Grant McDonald of Tsawwassen, B.C. (No. 19) and U.B.C. linebacker Nick Cross of Regina (No. 20).

Defensive back Deane Leonard, who helped Calgary win the Vanier Cup last year before transferring to Ole Miss for 2020, was ranked. No. 13.

3 hours ago, JCon said:

I haven't seen him in the top half of the draft or top 5 RB all year. Maybe, his pro day will help. 

Yep, every draft profile I've seen for him has him going on Day 3.  That stuff was written pre-pro day but impressive testing won't be enough to move up enough to be a 1st round pick (imo).

 

Even with the improved 40 speed, can't see Hubbard going before round 4 in the NFL draft. Lots of backs higher rated so far.

On 2021-04-01 at 7:43 PM, Noeller said:

I don't get it.....? 

Neither do the Lethbridge Police. 

 

On 2021-04-03 at 12:45 PM, rebusrankin said:

Even with the improved 40 speed, can't see Hubbard going before round 4 in the NFL draft. Lots of backs higher rated so far.

he should have stayed in for his senior year. 

Edited April 4, 20214 yr by SpeedFlex27

On 2021-04-03 at 11:03 AM, JCon said:

I haven't seen him in the top half of the draft or top 5 RB all year. Maybe, his pro day will help. 

None of the current ones have him going day 1, but I still think scouts might take him higher just based on his 2019 tape.

 

https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/players/2021/chuba-hubbard

https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/27/mock-2-0-will-hamilton-take-first/

3. WINNIPEG

NELSON LOKOMBO

DB | SASKATCHEWAN

The Bombers steal the Saskatchewan Huskies product after the Riders focus on pass protection and scoop up the 2019 U SPORTS Defensive Player Of The Year. Nelson’s natural CFL fit – despite being slightly undersized – is at free safety. While Winnipeg is predominantly American on the back end, he can earn his reps on special teams alongside the Hallett brothers as Nick and Noah stand alone waving the maple leaf in the Bombers’ secondary.

12 hours ago, Noeller said:

https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/27/mock-2-0-will-hamilton-take-first/

3. WINNIPEG

NELSON LOKOMBO

DB | SASKATCHEWAN

The Bombers steal the Saskatchewan Huskies product after the Riders focus on pass protection and scoop up the 2019 U SPORTS Defensive Player Of The Year. Nelson’s natural CFL fit – despite being slightly undersized – is at free safety. While Winnipeg is predominantly American on the back end, he can earn his reps on special teams alongside the Hallett brothers as Nick and Noah stand alone waving the maple leaf in the Bombers’ secondary.

Kinda meh on that mock draft. I dont think the riders pass on lokombo, and I dont think we use a 3rd and 4th rounder on ni ol unless they can return to college for another year. Even then I think we lean more towards restocking NI wr, lb/db teams guys. I like the nick cross projection I think thats our type of guy. I think we grab ben hladik if the riders grab lokombo ahead of us. 

Having a canadian who can rotate with kongbo should he be back would be huge. 

Unless there's someone really dynamite available to us early, I have a feeling we take a lot of futures picks this year, just because there would be too many new rookies (including last year's draft class) to evaluate in a shortened training camp this year. Now, certainly, you shouldn't bypass a great talent just because of that, but I could see them taking futures vs something middling....

I actually like the idea of futures picks but I trust Walters. I mean we haven't lost a game in two years.

I'm so ******* pumped just to have some CFL **** to talk about. I'm gonna wear a jersey all day and go into full CFL mode on Tuesday!! Let's go Blue!!

On 2021-04-03 at 1:45 PM, rebusrankin said:

Even with the improved 40 speed, can't see Hubbard going before round 4 in the NFL draft. Lots of backs higher rated so far.

He should be more interested in his aged mom's empty kitchen cabinets.

Edited April 28, 20214 yr by Tracker

Area of need are DB and DL. Lots of DBs on top 25, DL not so much. Is there a chance Kongbo will be back?

Cant go wrong on restocking the OL and I dont mind getting a future pick here. 

 

13 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Area of need are DB and DL. Lots of DBs on top 25, DL not so much. Is there a chance Kongbo will be back?

Cant go wrong on restocking the OL and I dont mind getting a future pick here. 

 

hes been with out a contract since august down south.  And the NFL draft is tomorrow bringing in a huge batch of new athletic tweeners. Some one else was talking about it a while ago too. Id bet that he will be back in the cfl in 2021. 

53 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

hes been with out a contract since august down south.  And the NFL draft is tomorrow bringing in a huge batch of new athletic tweeners. Some one else was talking about it a while ago too. Id bet that he will be back in the cfl in 2021. 

Booch, who is pretty connected, has said that Kongbo is likely to be back with the Bombers.... 

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Booch, who is pretty connected, has said that Kongbo is likely to be back with the Bombers.... 

it only makes sense that he returns at this point. He was really starting to blossom as a pass rusher here late in the last season. Hes still very young, 25 ish, and doesnt seem likely to get another NFL deal. The only issue I can see with him returning here is jeffcoat and WJ eat up a lot of reps. But they seemed to really make it work in the stretch with using 3 de's and moving them around a lot. He would certainly get more reps with some other teams but maybe not be in as good a position.

The nfl will want to see a high level of sacks per snap he plays, and rotating which he would in the nfl any way, gives him the best chance to do that. 

https://www.bluebombers.com/2021/04/29/2021-draft-preview-part-1/?fbclid=IwAR0tCz6MvtztXTeWw7f0bpeTYY4mDh1kkM1hZjLqYQIxeV-tkvGzAxTQodc

I don't know if anyone posted this before...but man I forgot just how many 2019 draft picks contributed in 2019.

Draft is tomorrow at 6pm (Central)  and, unlike the Global Punter Draft, this should be an interesting one. 

 

Bombers take Lokombo at 3? Marshall thinks so: https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/27/mock-2-0-will-hamilton-take-first/

3. WINNIPEG NELSON LOKOMBO DB | SASKATCHEWAN

The Bombers steal the Saskatchewan Huskies product after the Riders focus on pass protection and scoop up the 2019 U SPORTS Defensive Player Of The Year. Nelson’s natural CFL fit – despite being slightly undersized – is at free safety. While Winnipeg is predominantly American on the back end, he can earn his reps on special teams alongside the Hallett brothers as Nick and Noah stand alone waving the maple leaf in the Bombers’ secondary.

More draft background here:

https://www.cfl.ca/everything-need-know-ahead-2021-cfl-draft/

4 minutes ago, JCon said:

Draft is tomorrow at 6pm (Central)  and, unlike the Global Punter Draft, this should be an interesting one. 

 

Bombers take Lokombo at 3? Marshall thinks so: https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/27/mock-2-0-will-hamilton-take-first/

3. WINNIPEG NELSON LOKOMBO DB | SASKATCHEWAN

The Bombers steal the Saskatchewan Huskies product after the Riders focus on pass protection and scoop up the 2019 U SPORTS Defensive Player Of The Year. Nelson’s natural CFL fit – despite being slightly undersized – is at free safety. While Winnipeg is predominantly American on the back end, he can earn his reps on special teams alongside the Hallett brothers as Nick and Noah stand alone waving the maple leaf in the Bombers’ secondary.

More draft background here:

https://www.cfl.ca/everything-need-know-ahead-2021-cfl-draft/

 

Indeeeed.... we shall see. I still think Walters takes best OL available at 3. It's just how we roll...

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

Indeeeed.... we shall see. I still think Walters takes best OL available at 3. It's just how we roll...

Gah, I missed that. And, I even looked. 

I was just so happy to see content in this forum...ha ha ha. I AM ******* PUMPED FOR TOMORROW!! 

Just now, Noeller said:

I was just so happy to see content in this forum...ha ha ha. I AM ******* PUMPED FOR TOMORROW!! 

I'm so excited that I'm suffering through the 3Downnation live mock draft podcast. It's painful but not as painful as missing an entire season. 

4 minutes ago, JCon said:

I'm so excited that I'm suffering through the 3Downnation live mock draft podcast. It's painful but not as painful as missing an entire season. 

that seems wholly accurate on every account....

52 minutes ago, Noeller said:

that seems wholly accurate on every account....

This. I only made it a couple minutes.  Why couldnt we have a pre draft show with bob, brown, tait etc. 

 

3 hours ago, wbbfan said:

This. I only made it a couple minutes.  Why couldnt we have a pre draft show with bob, brown, tait etc. 

 

Those guys don't follow the incoming players at all. They wouldn't have a clue. I'd take one from Lalji and Forde, tho.... Actual professional broadcasters (no ******* bloggers) talking about something they actually know about. 

8 hours ago, JCon said:

Draft is tomorrow at 6pm (Central)  and, unlike the Global Punter Draft, this should be an interesting one. 

 

Bombers take Lokombo at 3? Marshall thinks so: https://www.cfl.ca/2021/04/27/mock-2-0-will-hamilton-take-first/

3. WINNIPEG NELSON LOKOMBO DB | SASKATCHEWAN

The Bombers steal the Saskatchewan Huskies product after the Riders focus on pass protection and scoop up the 2019 U SPORTS Defensive Player Of The Year. Nelson’s natural CFL fit – despite being slightly undersized – is at free safety. While Winnipeg is predominantly American on the back end, he can earn his reps on special teams alongside the Hallett brothers as Nick and Noah stand alone waving the maple leaf in the Bombers’ secondary.

More draft background here:

https://www.cfl.ca/everything-need-know-ahead-2021-cfl-draft/

Is it on TSN?

6 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Is it on TSN?

The first 2 rounds will be on TSN. 

 

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The CFL Draft kicks off Tuesday night at 7 p.m. on TSN1 and TSN3 (TSN4 will join at 7:30 p.m. ET) as all nine CFL teams zero in on the country’s top amateur talent.

TSN will have the first two hours of the draft and after that, turn your attention to CFL.ca’s Official Draft Tracker and CFL Social (@CFL) to follow along with the subsequent rounds.

 

Edited May 4, 20214 yr by M.O.A.B.