2011 CFL Draft
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The 2011
CFL Draft
took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011 live at 12:30 PM ET on TSN
. 47 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The Toronto Argonauts
, Montreal Alouettes
and Hamilton Tiger-Cats
had the most draft selections with a total of seven apiece. Next came the Calgary Stampeders
and Winnipeg Blue Bombers
who each had six selections. The BC Lions
and Saskatchewan Roughriders
both picked five times. The Edmonton Eskimos
had the fewest picks, with only four. A total of five trades involving 14 draft picks were made on the draft day itself.
2011 CFL season
The 2011 CFL season was the 58th season of modern Canadian professional football. Officially, it was the 54th season of the league. The complete schedule was released on February 18 and featured the defending Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes opening the season against the visiting BC Lions on...
CFL Draft
Canadian College Draft
The Canadian College Draft is an annual sports draft in which the teams of the Canadian Football League select eligible Canadian/non-import players, typically from the ranks of CIS football or NCAA college football...
took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011 live at 12:30 PM ET on TSN
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. 47 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
, Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions...
and Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
had the most draft selections with a total of seven apiece. Next came the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
and Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded...
who each had six selections. The BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
and Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
both picked five times. The Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
had the fewest picks, with only four. A total of five trades involving 14 draft picks were made on the draft day itself.
Top prospects
- Source: CFL Scouting Bureau final rankings.
| Final Ranking |
December Ranking |
September Ranking |
Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 | Scott Mitchell Scott Mitchell (Canadian football) Scott Mitchell is a Canadian football offensive linemen for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft... |
Offensive lineman | Rice Rice University William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States... |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | Anthony Parker Anthony Parker (Canadian football) Anthony Lawrence Parker is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the second best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and... |
Wide receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
Calgary University of Calgary The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently... |
| 3 | 10 | 11 | Henoc Muamba Henoc Muamba Henoc Muamba is a Canadian football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was selected first overall by the Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draft, becoming the first player from St. Francis Xavier University to be chosen first overall in the draft. He played CIS... |
Linebacker Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier University St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:... |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Philip Blake | Offensive lineman | Baylor Baylor University Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:... |
| 5 | 5 | 9 | Tyler Holmes | Offensive lineman | Tulsa University of Tulsa The University of Tulsa is a private university awarding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. It is currently ranked 75th among doctoral degree granting universities in the nation by US News and World Report and is listed as one of the "Best 366 Colleges" by... |
| 6 | 4 | 8 | Vaughn Martin Vaughn Martin Vaughn Martin is a Jamaican-born Canadian professional gridiron football player, who currently plays defensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, the first Canadian university football player... |
Defensive lineman | Western Ontario University of Western Ontario The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and... |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | Nathan Coehoorn Nathan Coehoorn Nathan Joel Coehoorn is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. After the 2010 CIS season, he was ranked as the seventh best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau rankings for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and... |
Wide receiver | Calgary |
| 8 | 11 | 10 | Hugh O'Neill Hugh O'Neill (Canadian football) Hugh O'Neill is a Canadian football punter and placekicker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 11th overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011... |
Punter/Kicker Placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points... |
Alberta University of Alberta The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada... |
| 9 | – | – | Marco Iannuzzi Marco Iannuzzi Marco Iannuzzi is a Canadian football wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was selected sixth overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011... |
Wide receiver | Harvard Harvard University Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country... |
| 10 | 6 | 4 | Moe Petrus | Offensive lineman | Connecticut University of Connecticut The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually... |
| 11 | 8 | 6 | Matt O'Donnell Matt O'Donnell (Canadian football) Matthew O'Donnell is an American football offensive lineman who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. O'Donnell played high school football at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston Ontario... |
Offensive lineman | Queen's Queen's University Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England... |
| 12 | – | – | Junior Turner Junior Turner Junior Turner is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League . In the CFL’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 12th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and seventh by players in the Canadian... |
Defensive lineman | Bishop's Bishop's University Bishop's University is a predominantly undergraduate university in Lennoxville, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Bishop's is one of three universities in the province of Quebec that teach primarily in the English language... |
| 13 | 13 | – | Anthony Barrette Anthony Barrette Anthony Barrette is a Canadian football offensive lineman who most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 13th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft,... |
Offensive lineman | Concordia Concordia University Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction... |
| 14 | 14 | 14 | Matt Walter Matt Walter Matthew John Walter is a Canadian football running back for the Calgary Dinos of the University of Calgary. He was drafted 34th overall by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 26, 2011... |
Running back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
Calgary |
| 15 | – | – | Paul Swiston Paul Swiston Paul Swiston is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 15th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and 10th by players in... |
Offensive lineman | Calgary |
| – | 9 | 5 | Renaldo Sagesse Renaldo Sagesse Renaldo Sagesse is a Canadian football defensive lineman who most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau December rankings, he was ranked as the ninth best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft... |
Defensive lineman | Michigan University of Michigan The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan... |
| – | 12 | 15 | Pascal Baillargeon Pascal Baillargeon Pascal Baillargeon is a Canadian football offensive lineman who is currently playing CIS football with the Laval Rouge et Or. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau December rankings, he was ranked as the 12th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft.-References:... |
Offensive lineman | Laval Université Laval Laval University is the oldest centre of education in Canada and was the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French... |
| – | 15 | – | Jade Etienne Jade Etienne Jade Etienne is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau December rankings, he was ranked as the 15th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft... |
Wide receiver | Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the... |
| – | – | 12 | Gregory Alexandre Gregory Alexandre Gregory Alexandre is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He was drafted 35th overall by the Argonauts in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on his birthday, May 31, 2011. He played college football for the Montreal Carabins.-References:... |
Defensive lineman | Montréal Université de Montréal The Université de Montréal is a public francophone research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises thirteen faculties, more than sixty departments and two affiliated schools: the École Polytechnique and HEC Montréal... |
| – | – | 13 | Michael Carter Michael Carter (Canadian football) Michael Carter is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 19th overall by the BC Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft, but was released after training camp. He... |
Defensive back Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
Maryland University of Maryland When the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to the University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland may refer to the following:... |
Trades
In the explanations below, (D) denotes trades that took place during the draft, while (PD) indicates trades completed pre-draft.Round one
- BC → Calgary (D). BC traded this selection, the 26th overall pick and the 34th overall pick in this year's draft to Calgary for the sixth overall pick, the 11th overall pick and the 37th overall pick.
- Toronto → Winnipeg (PD). Toronto traded this selection and a conditional fourth round pick in the 2012 CFL Draft2012 CFL DraftThe 2012 CFL Draft will take place in the Spring of 2012. 49 players will be chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA...
for Steven JylesSteven JylesSteven Jyles is a professional Canadian football quarterback currently playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Edmonton Eskimos in 2006...
. - Hamilton → Edmonton (D). Hamilton traded this selection and the rights to Zipp DuncanZipp DuncanZipp McCoy Duncan is an American football guard who is currently a Free Agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Kentucky....
to Edmonton for the 10th overall pick and the 13th overall pick in this year's draft. - Calgary → BC (D). Calgary traded this selection, the 11th overall pick and the 37th overall pick in this year's draft to BC for the third overall pick, the 26th overall pick and the 34th overall pick.
- Saskatchewan → Toronto (D). Saskatchewan traded this selection to Toronto for the 12th overall pick and the 27th overall pick in this year's draft.
Round two
- Winnipeg → Calgary (PD). Winnipeg traded this selection to Calgary for defensive back Lenny WallsLenny WallsLenny Brad Walls is a professional American and Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
. - Edmonton → Hamilton (D). Edmonton traded this selection and the 13th overall pick in this year's draft to Hamilton for the fifth overall pick and the rights to Zipp DuncanZipp DuncanZipp McCoy Duncan is an American football guard who is currently a Free Agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Kentucky....
. - BC → Calgary (PD). BC traded this selection and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2012 CFL Draft2012 CFL DraftThe 2012 CFL Draft will take place in the Spring of 2012. 49 players will be chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA...
to Calgary for Jesse NewmanJesse NewmanJesse Newman is a former Canadian football guard for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the first round with the 3rd overall pick in the 2008 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders. He played college football for UL Lafayette...
. - Calgary → BC (D). Calgary traded this selection, the sixth overall pick and the 37th overall pick in this year's draft to BC for the third overall pick, the 26th overall pick and the 34th overall pick.
- Toronto → Saskatchewan (D). Toronto traded this selection and the 27th overall pick in this year's draft to Saskatchewan for the seventh overall pick.
- Hamilton → Edmonton (PD). Hamilton traded this selection and the rights to Dalin Tollestrup to Edmonton for Justin MedlockJustin MedlockJustin Charles Medlock is a professional American and Canadian football placekicker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.Medlock has also been a member of the St...
, Carlos ThomasCarlos ThomasCarlos Thomas is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, a third round pick in the 2011 draft, and a fifth round pick in the 2011 draft. - Edmonton → Hamilton (D). Edmonton traded this selection and the 10th overall pick in this year's draft to Hamilton for the fifth overall pick and the rights to Zipp DuncanZipp DuncanZipp McCoy Duncan is an American football guard who is currently a Free Agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Kentucky....
. - Calgary → Edmonton (D). Calgary traded this selection to Calgary for the rights to Brian BulckeBrian BulckeBrian Bulcke is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League...
.
Round three
- Edmonton → Hamilton (PD). Edmonton traded this selection, a 2011 fifth round selection, Justin MedlockJustin MedlockJustin Charles Medlock is a professional American and Canadian football placekicker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.Medlock has also been a member of the St...
and Carlos ThomasCarlos ThomasCarlos Thomas is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
to Hamilton for a 2011 second round pick and the rights to Dalin Tollestrup. - Hamilton → Toronto (PD). Hamilton traded this selection, a 2010 third-round selection, and the rights to prospect Corey MaceCorey MaceCorey Mace is an American football defensive tackle who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Wyoming.Mace was also drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round of...
to Toronto for Arland Bruce IIIArland Bruce IIIArland Richard Bruce III is a Canadian football wide receiver for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League. In July 2011, Bruce declared his intention to change his name to "Runako Reth".- High School career :...
. - Toronto → Saskatchewan (PD). Toronto traded this selection, T. J. Acree, and the rights to Brian SmithBrian Smith (American football)Brian Smith is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri....
to Saskatchewan for Ronald FlemonsRonald FlemonsRonald L. Flemons is a Canadian Football League defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He attended John Marshall High School and Texas A&M University...
and a 5th round pick in the 2011 draft. - Saskatchewan → Hamilton (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection, Adam Nicolson, and an unnamed player from Saskatchewan's negotiation list to Hamilton for Prechae RodriguezPrechae RodriguezPrechae Rodriguez is a Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was originally signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
. - Saskatchewan → Toronto (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection to Toronto for Michael Bishop.
Round four
- Toronto → Montreal (PD). Toronto traded this selection to Montreal for Chad OwensChad OwensChad Owens is a professional American, Canadian and Arena football wide receiver and kick returner for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
. - BC → Calgary (D). BC traded this selection, the third overall pick and the 34th overall pick in this year's draft to Calgary for the sixth overall pick, the 11th overall pick and the 37th overall pick.
- Toronto → Saskatchewan (D). Toronto traded this selection and the 12th overall pick in this year's draft to Saskatchewan for the seventh overall pick.
- Hamilton → Toronto (PD). Hamilton traded this selection and a conditional 2013 draft selection to Toronto for Brian RamsayBrian RamsayBrian Ramsay is a Canadian football offensive tackle for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2006 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at New Mexico.-External links:*...
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Round five
- Winnipeg → Edmonton (PD). Winnipeg traded this selection to Edmonton for the rights to Kelly ButlerKelly ButlerKelly Don Butler is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of CFL. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. - Edmonton → Winnipeg (PD). Edmonton traded this selection and a 6th round pick in the 2011 draft for Taylor InglisTaylor InglisTaylor Inglis is a professional Canadian football long snapper for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played in the CJFL for the Edmonton Wildcats...
. - Edmonton → Hamilton (PD). Edmonton traded this selection, a 2011 third round selection, Justin MedlockJustin MedlockJustin Charles Medlock is a professional American and Canadian football placekicker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.Medlock has also been a member of the St...
and Carlos ThomasCarlos ThomasCarlos Thomas is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
to Hamilton for a 2011 second round pick and the rights to Dalin Tollestrup. - BC → Calgary (D). BC traded this selection, the third overall pick and the 26th overall pick in this year's draft to Calgary for the sixth overall pick, the 11th overall pick and the 37th overall pick.
- Calgary → BC (D). Calgary traded this selection, the sixth overall pick and the 11th overall pick in this year's draft to BC for the third overall pick, the 26th overall pick and the 34th overall pick.
- Saskatchewan → Toronto (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection and Ronald FlemonsRonald FlemonsRonald L. Flemons is a Canadian Football League defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He attended John Marshall High School and Texas A&M University...
to Toronto for T. J. Acree, the rights to Brian SmithBrian Smith (American football)Brian Smith is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri....
, and a 3rd round pick in the 2011 draft.
Round six
- Edmonton → Winnipeg (PD). Edmonton traded this selection and a 5th round pick in the 2011 draft for Taylor InglisTaylor InglisTaylor Inglis is a professional Canadian football long snapper for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played in the CJFL for the Edmonton Wildcats...
. - Saskatchewan → Edmonton (D). Saskatchewan traded this selection to Edmonton for Graeme BellGraeme BellGraeme Emerson Bell AO MBE is an Australian Dixieland and classical jazz pianist, composer and band leader...
.
Round one
| Pick # | CFL Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League . They play their home games at Canad Inns Stadium, and plan to move to a new stadium for the 2012 season.The Blue Bombers were founded... |
Henoc Muamba Henoc Muamba Henoc Muamba is a Canadian football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was selected first overall by the Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draft, becoming the first player from St. Francis Xavier University to be chosen first overall in the draft. He played CIS... |
LB Linebacker A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen... |
St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier X-Men The St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women are the men's and women's athletic teams that represent St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their primary home turf is Oland Stadium located at the University's campus.-History:... |
| 2 | Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895... |
Scott Mitchell Scott Mitchell (Canadian football) Scott Mitchell is a Canadian football offensive linemen for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft... |
OL | Rice Rice Owls football The Rice Owls football team represents Rice University in NCAA Division I college football. The Owls have competed in Conference USA's Western Division since 2005. Rice Stadium, built in 1950, hosts the Owls' home football games.-Venue:... |
| 3 | Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium... (via BC British Columbia Lions The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954... ) |
Anthony Parker Anthony Parker (Canadian football) Anthony Lawrence Parker is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the second best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and... |
WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
Calgary Calgary Dinos The Calgary Dinos football team has won the Vanier Cup national championship four times, the most out of any of the Canada West teams and most recently in 1995. The Dinos also won in 1983, 1985 and 1988. The team most recently appeared in the 2010 Vanier Cup, but lost to the Laval Rouge et Or... |
| 4 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (via Toronto Toronto Argonauts The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta... ) |
Jade Etienne Jade Etienne Jade Etienne is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau December rankings, he was ranked as the 15th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft... |
WR | Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Huskies The University of Saskatchewan began in 1907 and has operated teams that compete with others since 1911. The term Huskie Athletics is defined as those student athletes from the University of Saskatchewan that compete in elite interuniversity competition administered by Canadian Interuniversity... |
| 5 | Edmonton Eskimos (via Hamilton Hamilton Tiger-Cats The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium... ) |
Nathan Coehoorn Nathan Coehoorn Nathan Joel Coehoorn is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. After the 2010 CIS season, he was ranked as the seventh best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau rankings for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and... |
WR | Calgary |
| 6 | BC Lions (via Calgary) | Marco Iannuzzi Marco Iannuzzi Marco Iannuzzi is a Canadian football wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was selected sixth overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011... |
WR | Harvard Harvard Crimson football The Harvard Crimson football program represents Harvard University in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision . Harvard's football program is one of the oldest in the world, having begun competing in the sport in 1873... |
| 7 | Toronto Argonauts (via Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Roughriders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor... ) |
Tyler Holmes | OL | Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane football The University of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane football team represents Tulsa in Conference USA. Tulsa is currently coached by first-year head coach Bill Blankenship. The football team was coached by Todd Graham until he accepted the head coaching job at Pittsburgh.... |
| 8 | Montreal Alouettes Montreal Alouettes The Montreal Alouettes are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec.The current franchise named the Alouettes moved to Montreal from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1996 where they had been known as the Baltimore Stallions... |
Brody McKnight | K Placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points... /P |
Montana Montana Grizzlies football The Montana Grizzlies football program represents the University of Montana in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision of college football. The Grizzlies have competed in the Big Sky Conference, where it is a founding member, since 1963... |
Round two
| Pick # | CFL Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Calgary Stampeders (via Winnipeg) | Junior Turner Junior Turner Junior Turner is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League . In the CFL’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 12th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and seventh by players in the Canadian... |
DL | Bishop's Bishop's Gaiters The Bishop's Gaiters is the name of the men's and women's athletic teams that represent Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Although their logo and mascot suggest the term stems from the word alligator, "Gaiter" actually refers to a boot covering worn by Anglican bishops up until the... |
| 10 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Edmonton) | Moe Petrus | OL | Connecticut Connecticut Huskies football The Connecticut Huskies football team is a collegiate football team that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big East Conference. Connecticut first fielded a team in 1896, and participated in Division I-AA until 1999. The Huskies began their two-year Division I-A transition period in 2000, and... |
| 11 | BC Lions (via Calgary via BC) | Hugh O'Neill Hugh O'Neill (Canadian football) Hugh O'Neill is a Canadian football punter and placekicker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 11th overall by the Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 30, 2011... |
K/P | Alberta Alberta Golden Bears The Alberta Golden Bears are the men's athletic teams that represent the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The women's teams are known as the Alberta Pandas.-History:... |
| 12 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (via Toronto) | Craig Butler Craig Butler Craig Butler is a professional Canadian football defensive back in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was drafted 12th overall by the Riders in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on June 1, 2011. He played CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs.-... |
DB Defensive back In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... |
Western Ontario Western Ontario Mustangs The Western Ontario Mustangs are the athletic teams that represent the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada... |
| 13 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Edmonton via Hamilton) | Maurice Forbes Maurice Forbes Maurice Forbes is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle currently playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 13th overall by the Tiger-Cats in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on June 1, 2011. He played CIS football for the Concordia... |
DL | Concordia Concordia Stingers The Concordia Stingers are the athletic teams that represent Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They compete with other schools in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, and more specifically, in the Quebec Student Sports Federation and the Quebec University Football League... |
| 14 | Edmonton Eskimos (via Calgary) | Hugo Lopez Hugo Lopez Hugo Lopez is a Canadian football defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 14th overall in the 2011 CFL Draft by the Eskimos and signed with the team on May 25, 2011. He played CIS football with the Waterloo Warriors from 2007 to 2009 and with the... |
DB | Toronto Varsity Blues The Varsity Blues is the name for the intercollegiate sports program at the University of Toronto. Its 26 athletic teams regularly participate in competitions held by Ontario University Athletics and Canadian Interuniversity Sport. The Varsity Blues traces its founding to 1877, with the formation... |
| 15 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Matt O'Donnell Matt O'Donnell (Canadian football) Matthew O'Donnell is an American football offensive lineman who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. O'Donnell played high school football at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Kingston Ontario... |
OL | Queen's Queen's Golden Gaels The Queen's Gaels are the athletic teams that represent Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Team colours are blue, red, and gold. Its main home is Richardson Memorial Stadium on West Campus.... |
| 16 | Montreal Alouettes | Anthony Barrette Anthony Barrette Anthony Barrette is a Canadian football offensive lineman who most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 13th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft,... |
OL | Concordia |
Round three
| Pick # | CFL Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Brendan Dunn | DL/OL | Western Ontario |
| 18 | Toronto Argonauts (via Hamilton via Edmonton) | Djems Kouame Djems Kouame Djems Kouame is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts. He was drafted 18th overall by the Argonauts in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 31, 2011. He played college football for the Montreal Carabins.-References:... |
WR | Montréal |
| 19 | BC Lions | Michael Carter Michael Carter (Canadian football) Michael Carter is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 19th overall by the BC Lions in the 2011 CFL Draft, but was released after training camp. He... |
DB | Maryland Maryland Terrapins football The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
| 20 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Saskatchewan via Toronto) | Marc-Antoine Fortin Marc-Antoine Fortin Marc-Antoine Labbé-Fortin is a Canadian football defensive lineman currently playing CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or. He was drafted 20th overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2011 CFL Draft, but elected to play out his final year of college eligibility at Laval and finish his... |
DL | Laval |
| 21 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Pascal Baillargeon Pascal Baillargeon Pascal Baillargeon is a Canadian football offensive lineman who is currently playing CIS football with the Laval Rouge et Or. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau December rankings, he was ranked as the 12th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft.-References:... |
OL | Laval |
| – | Calgary Stampeders | Forfeit Pick | ||
| 22 | Toronto Argonauts (via Saskatchewan) | Alexander Robinson Alexander Robinson (Canadian football) Alexander Robinson is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Argonauts in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 31, 2011. He played CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs.-References:... |
DL | Western Ontario |
| 23 | Montreal Alouettes | Philip Blake | OL | Baylor Baylor Bears football The Baylor Bears football team represents Baylor University in Division I FBS college football. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.-History:... |
Round four
| Pick # | CFL Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Paul Swiston Paul Swiston Paul Swiston is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 15th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and 10th by players in... |
OL | Calgary |
| 25 | Montreal Alouettes (via Toronto via Edmonton) | Renaldo Sagesse Renaldo Sagesse Renaldo Sagesse is a Canadian football defensive lineman who most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. In the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau December rankings, he was ranked as the ninth best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft... |
DL | Michigan Michigan Wolverines football The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history... |
| 26 | Calgary Stampeders (via BC) | Akwasi Antwi Akwasi Antwi Akwasi Antwi is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 26th overall by the Stampeders and signed with the team on May 25, 2011. Antwi played CIS football with the Mount Allison Mounties.-References:... |
DL | Mount Allison Mount Allison Mounties The Mount Allison Mounties is the name given to varsity athletic teams that represent Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada.The Mounties sports teams play their matches at MacAuley field which seats 2,500.-Athletics & Recreations:... |
| 27 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (via Toronto) | Alexander Krausnick-Groh Alexander Krausnick-Groh Alexander Krausnick-Groh is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman and long snapper in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was drafted 27th overall by the Roughriders in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on June 1, 2011. He played CIS football... |
OL | Calgary |
| 28 | Toronto Argonauts (via Hamilton) | Jedd Gardner Jedd Gardner Jedd Gardner is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Guelph Gryphons. He was drafted 28th overall by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 31, 2011... |
WR | Guelph Guelph Gryphons The Guelph Gryphons are the athletic teams that represent the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport and, where applicable, in the west division.-Varsity... |
| 29 | Calgary Stampeders | Brad Sinopoli Brad Sinopoli Bradley Sinopoli is a Canadian football quarterback who is currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. In 2010, Sinopoli became the fourth Gee-Gee player to win the Hec Crighton Trophy after passing for a school record and CIS leading 2,756 passing yards and 22... |
QB Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
Ottawa |
| 30 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Christopher Milo Christopher Milo Christopher Milo is a professional Canadian football placekicker in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was drafted 30th overall by the Roughriders in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on June 1, 2011. He played CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or... |
K/P | Laval |
| 31 | Montreal Alouettes | Reed Alexander Reed Alexander (Canadian football) Reed Alexander is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Calgary Dinos in Canadian Interuniversity Sport. He was drafted 31st overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2011 CFL Draft, but elected to return to school for his fourth year.- References :... |
OL | Calgary |
Round five
| Pick # | CFL Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (via Edmonton via Winnipeg) | Carl Volny Carl Volny Carl Volny is a Canadian football running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Volny was drafted 32nd overall in the draft by the Bombers and signed a contract with the team on May 18, 2011. He played college football with the Central Michigan Chippewas.-References:... |
RB Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
Central Michigan Central Michigan Chippewas football The Central Michigan Chippewas football team is a college football program in Division I FBS, representing Central Michigan University. They are a top 25 program in terms of all-time winning percentage and top five amongst all teams from non-BCS automatic qualifying conferences... |
| 33 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Edmonton) | Patrick Jean-Mary | LB | Howard Howard Bison football The Howard Bison are the college football team representing the Howard University. The Bison play in NCAA Division I Football Championship as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.-Alumni in the NFL:... |
| 34 | Calgary Stampeders (via BC) | Matt Walter Matt Walter Matthew John Walter is a Canadian football running back for the Calgary Dinos of the University of Calgary. He was drafted 34th overall by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in the 2011 CFL Draft and was signed by the team on May 26, 2011... |
RB | Calgary |
| 35 | Toronto Argonauts | Gregory Alexandre Gregory Alexandre Gregory Alexandre is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. He was drafted 35th overall by the Argonauts in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on his birthday, May 31, 2011. He played college football for the Montreal Carabins.-References:... |
DL | Montréal |
| 36 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Tyrell Francisco | TE Tight end The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be... |
Weber State |
| 37 | BC Lions (via Calgary) | Yannick Sage | OL | Sherbrooke |
| 38 | Toronto Argonauts (via Saskatchewan) | Julian Feoli Gudino Julian Feoli Gudino Julian Feoli Gudino is a Canadian football wide receiver currently playing CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or. He was drafted 38th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2011 CFL Draft, but elected to play out his final year of college eligibility at Laval.- References :... |
WR | Laval |
| 39 | Montreal Alouettes | Vaughn Martin Vaughn Martin Vaughn Martin is a Jamaican-born Canadian professional gridiron football player, who currently plays defensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, the first Canadian university football player... |
DL | Western Ontario |
Round six
| Pick # | CFL Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (via Winnipeg) | Kyle Exume Kyle Exume Kyle Exume is a professional Canadian football running back who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 40th overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2011 CFL Draft, but was released after training camp... |
RB | Bishop's |
| 41 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (via Edmonton) | Liam Mahoney Liam Mahoney Liam Mahoney is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 41st overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draft, but was released during training camp. He subsequently signed with the Tiger-Cats on July 25,... |
WR | Concordia |
| 42 | BC Lions | Chris Hodgson | DL | Saint Mary's Saint Mary's Huskies The Saint Mary's Huskies are the men's and women's athletic teams that represent Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their primary home turf is Huskies Stadium located in the centre of the University's campus.... |
| 43 | Toronto Argonauts | Michael Knill | OL | Wilfrid Laurier Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks is the name used by the varsity sports teams of Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport and, where applicable, in the west... |
| 44 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Jadon Wagner | LB | BYU |
| 45 | Calgary Stampeders | Jared Manchulenko | TE | Concordia |
| 46 | Edmonton Eskimos (via Saskatchewan) | Youssy Pierre Youssy Pierre Youssy Pierre is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 46th overall in the 2011 CFL Draft by the Eskimos and signed with the team on May 31, 2011. He played CIS football with the Montreal Carabins.-References:... |
WR | Montréal |
| 47 | Montreal Alouettes | Blaine Ruttan | LB | Carson-Newman |