The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft in Toronto Tuesday night.The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect. After his college career at Cincinnati, he spent time in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks before playing in 2023 with the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars.The Ottawa Redblacks followed by taking receiver Nick Mardner second overall. The six-foot-six, 206-pound Oakville, Ont.
At No. 4, the Calgary Stampeders took McGill defensive back Benjamin Labrosse. The six-foot, 190-pound was a first-team All-Canadian at cornerback in 2022 but was also invited to the Giants’ rookie mini-camp. A moment he won’t soon forget ☎️#BCLions first-round selection Georga Una gets the call from team brass during Tuesday’s #CFLDraft#roarlikeneverbefore pic.twitter.com/c9UwX8iVB6The B.C. Lions then selected offensive lineman Windsor offensive lineman George Una. The six-foot-three, 300-pound Toronto native helped his school last season win its first home playoff game since 1975.
Calgary acquired the No. 8 spot from the Winnipeg Bombers and used it to select Christy Nkanu, an offensive lineman from Washington State. The six-foot-one, 309-pound Nkanu is a versatile performer who played four different positions.
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