So far, as expected, through the first 3 rounds of the NFL Draft no Canadians have been drafted.  Christian Covington, Brandon Bridge, and Tyler Varga are all expected to be drafted today, possibly Brett Boyko as well.

 

Lots of other prospects might get NFL chances after the draft is over though.  Justin Dunk is breaking down some of the NFL interest in Canadian prospects on Twitter:

 

https://twitter.com/JDunk12

 

 

Canadian receiver Nic Demski (@Demski9) spoke to the #Arizona #Cardinals in lead up to #NFLDraft. #NFL @UMBisons

 

Canadian DL Evan Gill (@EvanGill5) spoke to #Seahawks and #Packers in lead up to #NFLDraft - #Ticats 9th overall pick in 2014 #CFLDraft.

 

Canadian OL Alex Mateas spoke to 4 #NFL teams in lead up to #NFLDraft. He started 29 games in 3 seasons for @UConnHuskies.

 

Canadian DL Daryl Waud (@DWaud99) spoke to 4 #NFL teams in lead up to #NFLDraft. He was invited and played in 2015 East-West Shrine Game.

 

Canadian WR Lemar Durant spoke to #Dolphins, #Jaguars, #Steelers, #Chiefs, #Packers, #Cardinals & #Broncos in lead up to #NFLDraft.

 

#Regina #Rams DB Tevaughn Campbell (@TevaughnsC) (4.35 40-yard time) had 15 #NFL teams show interest in lead up to #NFLDraft. @ReginaRams

Most of the top talent is getting their NFL shots.  Used to push guys down a lot, but is is better to pick a guy high that you really want assuming he won't stick this year?  For the first time this year Demski seems like a good choice to me.

Number is up to 12. 

 

1 drafted

2 signed 

9 to mini-camps

Demski at 2 seems like the safe pick now and go one of these mini camp invitees at 11

It is getting pretty dang tough for CFL clubs. So Demski at #2?

A lot of those guys won't stick but rolling the dice picking these guys

I think I would go Demski at 2 and take a mini camp invite OL at 11. Then BDPA at 15

Jacob Ruby to Giants mini-camp. 
Alex Mateas to Jets mini-camp
Daryl Waud to Giants mini-camp; Redskins mini-camp
Byron Archambault to Giants mini-camp
Sean McEwan to Giants mini-camp
Sukh Chung to Giants mini-camp
Tevaughn Campbell to Giants mini-camp

Maxx Forde to Seahawks mini-camp

Brandon Bridge to Lions mini-camp

LeMar Durant to Giants mini-camp

 

Tyler Varga signed by Colts

Brett Boyko signed by Eagles

Lame. So now instead of wondering if they are gonna go south.. We KNOW they are gonna go south but still don't know who stays or comes back...

Sigh. This early draft concept wasn't as effective at clearing stuff up as I had hoped..

And another one to the Giants' mini-camp...

 

Justin Dunk @JDunk12 

Official: Canadian and @SFU receiver Lemar Durant (@Lemarvelous23) has accepted a mini-camp invite from the #Giants. #NFL

Mini camp invites mean one notch more than S-F-A

Southern Football Academy?

Mini camp invites mean nothing

Southern Football Academy?

Pretty sure it's this: http://www.scottishfa.co.uk

When Mack drafted Mulumba, was he signed or a mini-camp invite by the Packers?

From Penton:

@PentonKirk: @garrettbillan1 Its not common to go from minicamp to contract.

@PentonKirk: @garrettbillan1 We'll have to wait to see how minicamps go. Most are next weekend, I believe.

@PentonKirk: @garrettbillan1 Not yet. I assume he'll get a shot, too. (Referring to Groulx)

Well, for me, I'm going back to the only draft I can rely on...

 

…………..don't care how many rounds it takes!

Good point - most mini camps are next weekend so offers may be determined by the CFL Draft

That was the goal of setting the CFL date 10 days after the NFL date. They should know a lot more come May 11th. 

That was the goal of setting the CFL date 10 days after the NFL date. They should know a lot more come May 11th.

This is great news. Only 2 Canadians got actual contract offers, so it sounds like a majority of these mini-camp invites could turn into nothing, and CFL GMs should have a good indication of a players standing in the NFL right before the CFL draft on May 12.

Giants minicamp May 8-9.  Hopefully we'll all know more about signings before the CFL draft May 12.  

 

Demski not getting an NFL shot?  Better for us so we take him #2 or does he drop because he didn't get the NFL shot that a dozen other top NI's got?

Giants minicamp May 8-9.  Hopefully we'll all know more about signings before the CFL draft May 12.  

 

Demski not getting an NFL shot?  Better for us so we take him #2 or does he drop because he didn't get the NFL shot that a dozen other top NI's got?

Considering the number of Canadians the Giants invited to their mini-camp, those dates are perfect (May 8-9).  Let's just hope Walters or someone in the Bombers organization has some connections with he Giants to find out those players standings and likelihood of them getting offers, if they haven't already received them by May 12. 

So where does bridge go if he doesn't get signed? CDn qb in first round?

Well, for me, I'm going back to the only draft I can rely on...

 

…………..don't care how many rounds it takes!

We all appreciate the dedication, effort and sacrifice you are making on our behalf.

Draft didn't go the way I wanted but life is a marathon. Blessed to say I'll be going to The Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. #ShowYourWorth

— Brandon Bridge (@Air_Canada_7)

May 3, 2015

Dallas not Detroit

So where does bridge go if he doesn't get signed? CDn qb in first round?

 

Even if he wasn't signed, he's a mid-to-late pick at best.

 

This draft is too deep, you wouldn't be trading a first or second rounder for a neg list QB.