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COMBINE GUIDE
GUIDE DU CAMP D’ÉVALUATION
GOLDRING CENTRE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT & VARSITY STADIUM
TORONTO, ONTARIO
MARCH 22-24, 2019 | 22-24 MARS 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the 2019 CFL Combines 1
2019 CFL Combine Schedule 3
2019 CFL Combine Media Access 4
2019 CFL Combine National Participants 5
2019 CFL Combine Global Participants 64
Testing Categories 84
Top Bench Press Results 87
Top 40-Yard Dash Results 88
2019 CFL Draft Selection Order 89
2018 CFL Draft Results 91
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
CFL staff will be onsite to assist in the coordination of player interviews. Further details will be made available
throughout the course of the event.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Olivier Poulin Lucas Barrett
Canadian Football League Canadian Football League
Director, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
C: 514-970-7211 C: 416-802-7852
opoulin@cfl.ca lbarrett@cfl.ca
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ABOUT THE 2019 CFL COMBINES
Canadian Football League (CFL) prospects will vie for an invitation to the CFL Combine presented by New Era
starting Monday, March 11 at Commonwealth Stadium’s Fieldhouse in Edmonton.
For the seventh consecutive year, the CFL will host a trio of regional combines ahead of the CFL Combine.
Following the Western Regional Combine in Edmonton, Montréal will host the Eastern Regional Combine on
March 13 at the Scitec Sports Dome in Baie-D’Urfé, and Toronto will host the Ontario Regional Combine on
March 21 at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and Varsity Stadium.
The CFL, with input from all teams, will then invite additional players from the regional combines to the national
event in Toronto depending on player performance. Last year, 13 players from regional combines were
extended an invitation to the CFL Combine, and 12 of those players being selected in the 2018 CFL Draft.
The top players eligible for the upcoming 2019 CFL Draft, as ranked collectively by the teams and the league
office, are invited to attend the CFL Combine presented by New Era.
This year, the CFL Combine presented by New Era will take place from March 22-24 at the Goldring Centre for
High Performance Sport and Varsity Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The players will undergo medical
examinations, performance, strength and speed tests, on-field football drills and team interviews over the
three-day combine in front of general managers, coaches and scouts from all teams.
Regional Combine Players drafted in the 2018 CFL Draft
Last year’s regional combines accumulated an additional 13 invites to the CFL Combine, with 12 players of
them selected in the 2018 CFL Draft including:
Marco Dubois, a receiver from Laval University (Eastern Regional), was selected in the second round,
13th overall, by the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
Eric Mezzalira, a linebacker from McMaster University (Ontario Regional), was selected in the second
round, 17th overall, by the Calgary Stampeders.
Jordan Beaulieu, a defensive back from Western University (Ontario Regional), was selected in the
third round, 24th overall, by the Edmonton Eskimos.
Tanner Green, a running back from Concordia University (Western Regional), was selected in the
fourth round, 32nd overall, by the Edmonton Eskimos.
Arnaud Gendron-Dumouchel, an offensive lineman for University of Montréal (Eastern Regional), was
selected in the fourth round, 33rd overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Justin Buren, a receiver from Simon Fraser University (Western Regional), was selected in the fifth
round, 37th overall, by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Paul Kozachuk, a linebacker from the University of Toronto (Ontario Regional), was selected in the
sixth round, 46th overall, by the Montréal Alouettes.
Khadim Mbaye, a linebacker from the University of Ottawa (Eastern Regional), was selected in the
seventh round, 52nd overall, by the Montréal Alouettes.
Harry McMaster, a receiver from Western University (Ontario Regional), was selected in the seventh
round, 53rd overall, by the Edmonton Eskimos.
Will Watson, a receiver from the University of British Columbia (Western Regional), was selected in the
seventh round, 54th overall, by the BC Lions.
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Justin Howell, a defensive back from Carleton University (Eastern Regional), was selected in the
seventh round, 55th overall, by the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
Jacob Firlotte, a defensive back from Queen’s University (Ontario Regional), was selected in the
seventh round, 58th overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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2019 CFL COMBINE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 – Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Players arrive in Toronto – Registration (High Park 1 Room)
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Players Medicals (High Park 2-3 Rooms)
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Hand/Arm Measurements and Flexibility Tests (Rosedale Room)
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM Group meeting with all players
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM National player interview sessions (Hotel Suites)
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 – Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport
9:30 AM OL, DL, RB, QB, LB, DB & WR Height/Weight, Video Shot and Vertical Jump
11:30 AM WR, DB, RB, LB, QB, DL & OL Bench Press
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM National player interview sessions
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Global player interview sessions
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 – Varsity Stadium
9:00 AM OL, DL & K On-field tests – 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle, 3-Cone and Broad Jump
10:00 AM OL & DL Individual and group drills
10:45 AM LS & K Workout
11:00 AM LB, QB, RB, DB & WR On-field tests – 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle, 3-Cone and Broad Jump
1:00 PM RB, LB & QB Individual and group drills
2:00 PM WR & DB Individual and Group Drills
3:00 PM Combine completed
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2019 CFL COMBINE MEDIA ACCESS
Media Access Notes:
Because of multiple arrival times on Friday, all media interviews need to be coordinated through the
CFL Communications Department.
Media members are not permitted in the rooms for medical testing, measurements, flexibility and body
fat percentage on Friday.
A light lunch will be served on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday and Sunday, all player interviews will take place following the completion of the prospects’
testing and evaluation drills.
Media members covering the events are asked to do so in the designated media areas. A portion of the
Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and Varsity Stadium are reserved as a workspace for
media covering the event.
Only accredited photographers & videographers with CFL bibs are permitted on field.
Filming restrictions are in place due to live coverage occurring during the combine. For television
filming requests please contact CFL Communications Department in advance to ensure availability.
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NATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
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#50 Drew Desjarlais - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 325
Hometown: Belle River, ON
College: University of Windsor | #61
High School: Belle River DHS
National
Windsor Lancers
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played and started seven regular
season games at left guard… Named an OUA second-team all-star.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games at right guard.
2016: Played and started eight regular season games at left guard.
2015: Played and started four regular season games at either left guard or left tackle.
Personal
Criminology student… Most proud of beating Team USA and travelling to China for the 2016 IFAF U-19 World
Championships… Inspired to pursue professional football by his teammate Randall Beardy… Models his game
after Chance Warmack’s attitude and intensity… Would work in law enforcement if he wasn’t playing football…
Most enjoyed playing against Wilfried Laurier and having to rise to the occasion.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.96 sec Bench Press: 25 rep
Broad Jump: 7’02.5’’ Short Shuttle: DNP
Vertical Jump: 28’’ 3-Cone Drill: DNP
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#51 Jesse Gibbon - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 300
Hometown: Hamilton, ON
College: University of Waterloo | #67
High School: Sherwood SS
National
Waterloo Warriors
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played and started eight regular season
games at left tackle… Named an OUA first-team all-star… Named a U SPORTS second-team all-Canadian.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games at left tackle.
2016: Played and started eight regular season games at left tackle.
2015: Played and started eight regular season games at left tackle.
Personal
Environmental Management student… Proud of winning a gold medal with the 2015 IFAF Team Canada…
Inspired by Peter Dyakowski on and off the field… Models his game after Taylor Lewan (NFL)… Would
continue his education and work on environmental assessments if he weren’t playing football… Enjoyed
playing against Wilfrid Laurier due to the rivalry and their great defensive lineman.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.29 sec Bench Press: 22 rep
Broad Jump: DNP Short Shuttle: DNP
Vertical Jump: 25’’ 3-Cone Drill: DNP
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#52 Jonathan Harke - OL
HT: 5’11’’
WT: 276
Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB
College: University of Alberta | #54
Previous Team: Edmonton Wildcats (CJFL)
High School: Bev Facey HS
National
Alberta Golden Bears
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played and started seven regular
season games at centre… Named a Canada West all-star.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games at centre.
Personal
Native studies and secondary education student… Most proud of appearing in the playoffs with the Golden
Bears, who had missed out for eight years… Most proud of receiving the Past Commissioners’ National
Community Service Award in the CJFL… Models his game after Jamarcus Hardwick … Most enjoys playing
against Calgary in the Battle of Alberta and feeling the energy from the crowd.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.35 sec Bench Press: 23 rep
Broad Jump: 8’09.5’’ Short Shuttle: 4.61 sec
Vertical Jump: 25’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.79 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#53 Shane Richards - OL
HT: 6’08’’
WT: 336
Hometown: Calgary, AB
College: Oklahoma State University | #67
Previous Team: New Mexico Military Institute
High School: Crescent Heights HS
National
Oklahoma State Cowboys
2018: A second-team Academic All-Big 12 honoree... Played in eight games before injury took away the
remainder of his regular season, though he did return to action in the Cowboys’ Liberty Bowl victory over
Missouri... Started the Missouri State and South Alabama games at right guard and the Iowa State, Kansas
State and Texas games at right tackle... The Cowboys averaged 205.8 rushing yards in the games that
Richards started... Served as a game captain against South Alabama... Helped pave the way for one of the
best team rushing performances of the Mike Gundy era (2005-present), when he opened up holes for a 431-
yard rushing day for the Pokes in the season opener against Missouri State.
2017: Redshirted.
2016: Saw some spot duty in four games as a junior.
New Mexico Military Institute Broncos
2015: Saw action in seven games.
2014: Saw action in eight games.
Personal
Sociology student… Most proud of beating Texas in his senior year as well as winning three straight bowls and
playing for Team Canada… Models his game after Tyron Smith… Would want to coach if he wasn’t playing
football… Most enjoys playing Texas for the physicality of the matchup.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#54 Vincent Roy - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 285
Hometown: Granby, QC
College: Université de Sherbrooke | #53
Previous Team: Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Cégep)
National
Sherbrooke Vert & Or
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games as
an offensive lineman… Got eight starts at right guard.
2017: Played in four regular season games… Registered four unassisted tackles and one assisted tackle.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Registered four unassisted tackles and nine assisted tackles.
2015: Played in four regular season games as an offensive lineman and one regular season games as a
defensive lineman… Did not get any starts as an offensive lineman or record any stats as a defensive lineman.
Personal
Marketing student… Beating Concordia University 28-21 while trailing 21-0 at midway of the fourth quarter –
and needing a six points differential to make the playoffs – is his most fond U SPORTS memory… Inspired to
become a professional football player by current Montréal Alouettes offensive lineman Luc Brodeur-Jourdain…
Tries to model his game around former NFL offensive lineman LeCharles Bentley… Would like to become a
football coach or a football team manager if he wasn’t playing football… Most enjoyed playing against Laval,
because he believes they’re the best team in the country.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.54 sec Bench Press: DNP
Broad Jump: 7’06’’ Short Shuttle: 4.85 sec
Vertical Jump: 25’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.79 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#55 Kyle Saxelid - OL
HT: 6’07’’
WT: 290
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA (United States)
College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas | #76
High School: Cosumnes Oaks HS
National
UNLV Rebels
2017: Started all 12 games at left tackle… Made honorable mention All-MW.
2016: Started every game at left tackle… Helped lead the UNLV rushing attack to 241.5 yards per game,
which ranked 16th in the nation and was the program’s highest average since 1979.
2015: Started all 12 games at left tackle.
2014: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 12 games… Made his first collegiate start at left tackle vs.
New Mexico on Nov. 1 and went on to start for the remainder of the season.
2013: Redshirted season.
Personal
Business Management student… Fondest NCAA memory is beating University of Hawaii in 2017 for the first
Golden Pineapple Trophy… Would like to become a police officer if he wasn’t playing football… University of
Hawaii was his favourite school to play against, because they always came ready to play, and the games were
always physical and came down to the end.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#56 Daniel Omara - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 309
Hometown: Gatineau, QC
College: Carleton University| #57
High School: Immaculata HS
National
Carleton Ravens
2018: Played and started six regular season games at guard.
2017: Played in eight regular season games as a tight end in his team’s heavy package.
2016: Played in four regular season games as a defensive lineman… Recorded five unassisted tackles,
including 0.5 tackle for a loss.
2015: Played in six regular season games as a defensive lineman… Recorded seven unassisted tackles and
eight assisted tackles, including two tackles for a loss.
Personal
International Studies student… Switched positions from DL to OL during his fourth year at Carleton, his first
time playing OL fulltime… His brother Ron Omara, who is currently playing in the CFL and has played for the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Ottawa Redblacks and the BC Lions, has inspired him to become a professional
football player… His team’s first win against the Western Mustangs during his third year with the Ravens is his
most fond football memory… Tries to model his game around Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson…
Would want to get a government job that is related to his major in the political stream if he wasn’t playing
football… Always enjoyed playing in the panda game against the Ottawa Gee-Gees.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#57 Eric Starczala - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 318
Hometown: Cambridge, ON
College: University of Guelph | #68
High School: Jacob Hespeler SS
National
Guelph Gryphons
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played and started eight regular season
games at right tackle… Named an OUA second-team all-star.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games at right tackle… Named an OUA second-team all-star.
2016: Played and started eight regular season games at either guard or centre.
2015: Played and started eight regular season games at either guard or centre… Was part of the team that
won the Yates Cup (OUA championship).
Personal
Sociology student… Would want to be a police officer if he wasn’t playing football… Most enjoys playing
against Laurier and Western because of the physicality… Fondly remembers his first Homecoming game in
front of a big crowd.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.70 sec Bench Press: 27 rep
Broad Jump: 7’05.5’’ Short Shuttle: DNP
Vertical Jump: 19’’ 3-Cone Drill: 8.78 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#58 Zachary Wilkinson - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 285
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
College: University of Northern Colorado | #77
High School: Mount Douglas SS
National
Northern Colorado Bears
2018: Played right guard in 2018… Helped pave the way for the Northern Colorado offense that averaged
366.3 yards per game… The rest of the UNC o-line and him had their best performance of the year against
Southern Utah when the Bears had a pair of running backs go over the 100 yards mark for the first time in the
program's Division I era and most yards as a team with 292.
2017: Played in two games for the team before an injury ended his 2017 season leading to a medical redshirt.
2016: Started all 11 games for the Bears in 2016, primarily on the offensive line… Also added one tackle on
defense… Guided the Bears to rush for 1,796 positive yards and score 19 touchdowns on the ground.
2015: Returned to his starting role on the offensive line during his sophomore season... Guided the o-line to
help UNC rush for 1,781 yards and scored 23 TDs on the ground... The 23 rushing TDs were the most the
team has scored since their last winning season in 2003.
2014: Played right away in his true freshman season seeing action in three games on the year... Used as a
blocking tight end due to his size and also saw time on the offensive line.
Personal
Philosophy, communications and business administration student… Inspired to play football by Geroy Simon,
who he watched growing up… Would pursue a masters degree if he wasn’t playing football… Most enjoyed
playing Portland State, as every matchup would go down to the wire.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#59 Zackary Williams - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 315
Hometown: Winnipeg, MB
College: University of Manitoba | #66
High School: Murdoch MacKay Collegiate
National
Manitoba Bisons
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games
but did not get any starts… Was a backup at both guard and tackle… Named a Canada West all-star.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games at tackle.
2016: Played and started eight regular season games at tackle.
2015: Played and started eight regular season games at guard or tackle.
Personal
Arts student… Fondest memory is playing in a game against the University of Alberta that went to 7OT…
Played for the U18 Team Canada in 2015’s International Bowl and the U18 Team Manitoba in 2013 and
2014… Would want to be a gym teacher if he weren’t playing football… Most enjoyed playing against the
University of Saskatchewan and their competitive athletes.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.37 sec Bench Press: 15 rep
Broad Jump: 8’10.5’’ Short Shuttle: 4.77 sec
Vertical Jump: 25.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 8.00 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#64 Samuel Thomassin - OL
HT: 6’06’’
WT: 330
Hometown: Quebec City, QC
College: Université Laval | #76
Previous Team: Cégep de l'Outaouais (Cégep)
National
Laval Rouge et Or
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played and started eight regular season
games at right guard… Named a RSEQ all-star… Named a U SPORTS first-team all-Canadian… Was part of
the team that won the Dunsmore Cup (RSEQ championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games at right guard… Named a RSEQ all-star… Named a U
SPORTS second-team all-Canadian… Was part of the team that won the Dunsmore Cup (RSEQ
Championship) and the Mitchell Bowl.
2016: Played and started eight regular season games at right guard… Named a RSEQ all-star… Was part of
the team that won the Dunsmore Cup (RSEQ championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
2015: Played in eight regular season games with one start at right guard.
Personal
Business Administration student… Playing in the Vanier Cup in Quebec City against Western University in
2018 is his most fond U SPORTS memory… Particularly proud of his team winning the Dunsmore and Vanier
Cup in 2016… Says that former offensive lineman Dominic Picard and that current Montréal Alouettes
offensive lineman Luc Brodeur-Jourdain have inspired him to become a professional football player… Would
like to stay close to football and maybe move to the business side of the game if he wasn’t playing football…
Most enjoyed playing against Montréal because of the rivalry.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: DNP Bench Press: DNP
Broad Jump: DNP Short Shuttle: DNP
Vertical Jump: DNP 3-Cone Drill: DNP
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#67 Jaylan Guthrie - OL
HT: 6’05’’
WT: 296
Hometown: Pickering, ON
College: University of Guelph | #57
High School: Pickering HS
National
Guelph Gryphons
2018: Did not play.
2017: Dressed for seven regular season games.
2016: Dressed for six regular season games.
2015: Dressed for seven regular season games… Was part of the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA
championship).
Personal
Economics student… Winning the Yates Cup in 2015 is his most fond football memory… His uncle Randy
Dixon played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1987 to 1995.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#74 Michael Sanelli - DL
HT: 6’02’’
WT: 285
Hometown: Toronto, ON
College: Concordia University | #95
Previous Team: GTA Grizzlies (CJFL)
National
Concordia Stingers
2018: Played in seven regular season games… Recorded 12 unassisted tackles and two assisted tackles,
including 5.5 sacks (2nd – RSEQ, 7th – U SPORTS) and 8.5 tackles for a loss (3rd – RSEQ, 9th – U SPORTS)…
Also notched two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups.
2017: Played in six regular season games… Recorded five unassisted tackles and seven assisted tackles,
including three sacks and 3.5 tackles for a loss… Also notched one forced fumble.
2016: Played in seven regular season games… Recorded 13 unassisted tackles and seven assisted tackles,
including 2.5 sacks and five tackles for a loss.
2015: Played in two regular season games… Recorded eight unassisted tackles and three assisted tackles,
including two sacks and three tackles for a loss… Also recorded one pass breakup.
Personal
Arts & Science student… Born and raised in Toronto, he moved to Montreal to play football at Concordia… His
first college games against the Laval University is his most fond football memory… Tries to model his game
around current Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald… Always enjoyed playing against McGill
University because of the rivalry between the two schools.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#90 Nathaniel Anderson - DL
HT: 6’04’’
WT: 255
Hometown: Toronto, ON
College: University of Missouri | #29
Previous Team: New Mexico Military Institute
High School: Prattville Prep School
National
Missouri Tigers
2018: Played in 13 regular season games… Registered 11 unassisted tackles and 10 assisted tackles,
including a 11-yard quarterback sack and 1.5 tackle for a loss of 12 yards… Also recorded one forced fumble
and one pass breakup… Established a new career-high with six total tackles against Georgia.
2017: Added nicely to the depth of the Tiger line in his first year with the program... Played in 12 games and
made 12 tackles in all, including a six-yard quarterback sack in his first appearance as a Tiger against Missouri
State... Made two stops against Auburn, including one that went for a loss... Had a productive stretch in back-
to-back games against Idaho and at UConn, where he tallied seven total tackles, including a career-high four
against the Vandals.
New Mexico Military Institute Broncos
2016: Totaled 31 tackles at NMMI in 2016, with 13.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback sacks, one forced fumble
and one fumble recovery.
2015: As a freshman in 2015, made 32 total tackles and had 5.5 tackles for loss with 1.5 sacks while adding
one fumble recovery… Was a 1st-team all-conference and all-district pick for NMMI in 2016.
Personal
General Studies student… Fondest memory is getting his first sack in the NCAA.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#92 Vincent Desjardins - DL
HT: 6’01’’
WT: 260
Hometown: Quebec City, QC
College: Université Laval | #92
Previous Team: Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy (Cégep)
National
Laval Rouge et Or
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games…
Registered 16 unassisted tackles and 10 assisted tackles, including 4.5 sacks (3rd – RSEQ) and 13 tackles for
a loss (2nd – RSEQ, 2nd – U SPORTS)… Also recorded two forced fumbles… Named a RSEQ all-star…
Named a U SPORTS first-team all-Canadian… Was part of the team that won the Dunsmore Cup (RSEQ
championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 14 unassisted tackles and eight assisted tackles,
including 3.5 sacks (7th – RSEQ) and 6.5 tackles for a loss (5th – RSEQ)… Also recorded two forced fumbles
and one fumble recovery… Named a RSEQ all-star… Named a U SPORTS first-team all-Canadian… Was part
of the team that won the Dunsmore Cup (RSEQ championship) and the Mitchell Bowl.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Registered six unassisted tackles and 10 assisted tackles,
including 2.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for a loss… Named a RSEQ all-star… Named a U SPORTS first-team all-
Canadian… Was part of the team that won the Dunsmore Cup (RSEQ championship), the Uteck Bowl and the
Vanier Cup.
2015: Played in one regular season games… Registered one unassisted tackle.
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Personal
Civil Engineering student… The weeks leading to the Vanier Cup in 2016 and 2018 are his most fond U
SPORTS memories… Most proud of winning two Vanier Cups, especially the 2018 one in Quebec City… John
Bowman, Anwar Stewart, Ben Cahoon and Anthony Calvillo have inspired him to become a professional
football player… Tries to model his game around LA Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald… Would probably
become an engineer for EBC – a family business – if he wasn’t playing football… Most enjoyed playing against
Montréal because of the rivalry.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.28 sec Bench Press: DNP
Broad Jump: 7’09’’ Short Shuttle: 4.76 sec
Vertical Jump: 23.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.44 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
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#93 Thomas Grant - DL
HT: 6’03’’
WT: 285
Hometown: Halifax, NS
College: Acadia University | #99
High School: Citadel HS
National
Acadia Axemen
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games…
Registered 15 unassisted tackles and eight assisted tackles, including 4.5 sacks (1st – AUS) and six tackles for
a loss (3rd – AUS)… Also recorded one forced fumble… Named an AUS all-star… Named a U SPORTS
second-team all-Canadian… Named the AUS Outstanding Lineman of the Year.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Registered three unassisted tackles and two assisted tackles…
Also recorded one pass breakup… Was part of the team that won the Loney Bowl (AUS championship).
2016: Played in six regular season games… Registered five unassisted tackles and two assisted tackles,
including 2.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for a loss.
2015: Played in five regular season games… Registered one unassisted tackle.
Personal
Business Administration student… Most proud of winning the AUS conference championship in 2017… Played
for the 2014 Team Nova Scotia… Models his game after Calais Campbell (NFL)… Inspired by Jake Thomas,
who assists with the Acadia spring camps… Enjoys playing against St. Francis Xavier due to the rivalry.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.23 sec Bench Press: 20 rep
Broad Jump: 8’00’’ Short Shuttle: N/A
Vertical Jump: 21.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.59 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#94 Connor Griffiths - DL
HT: 6’04’’
WT: 290
Hometown: Langley, BC
College: University of British Columbia | #91
Previous Team: Langley Stampeders (NLFA)
High School: Langley SS
National
UBC Thunderbirds
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in six regular season games…
Registered seven unassisted tackles and three assisted tackles, including 3.5 tackles for a loss… Also
recorded one fumble recovery… Named a Canada West all-star.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 10 unassisted tackles and 15 assisted tackles,
including two sacks and four tackles for a loss… Named a Canada West all-star… Named a U SPORTS first-
team all-Canadian.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 11 unassisted tackles and seven assisted tackles,
including one sack and two tackles for a loss.
2015: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 13 unassisted tackles and nine assisted tackles,
including one sack and four tackles for a loss… Was part of the team that won the Hardy Cup (Canada West
championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
Personal
Sociology major… Fondest memory is winning the Vanier Cup in 2015 and the gold medal in the AFAF World
Championship… Inspired to play professional football by Ryan Lucas, who taught him… Models his game after
JJ Watt… Would want to be a fire fighter if he wasn’t playing football… Most enjoyed playing the Calgary Dinos
for intense games.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.27 sec Bench Press: 21
Broad Jump: 8’06’’ Short Shuttle: 4.76 sec
Vertical Jump: 23.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.71 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#96 Robert Smith - DL
HT: 6’02’’
WT: 245
Hometown: Brampton, ON
College: Wilfrid Laurier University | #9
Previous Team: Brampton Bulldogs (OVFL)
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas SS
National
Laurier Golden Hawks
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in seven regular season
games… Registered 18 unassisted tackles and five assisted tackles, including three sacks and five tackles for
a loss… Also recorded one forced fumble and two pass breakups… Named an OUA second-team all-star.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 19 unassisted tackles and 17 assisted tackles,
including 10.5 sacks (1st – OUA, 1st – U SPORTS) and 12.5 tackles for a loss (1st – OUA, 1st – U SPORTS)…
Also recorded three forced fumbles (2nd – OUA, 2nd – U SPORTS), one fumble recovery and four pass
breakups (7th – OUA)… Named an OUA second-team all-star.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 14 unassisted tackles and five assisted tackles,
including four sacks and six tackles for a loss… Was part of the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA
championship).
2015: Played in eight regular season games… Registered one unassisted tackle and two assisted tackles,
including one sack and one tackle for a loss.
Personal
Kinesiology student… Brother Christopher Smith was drafted by Saskatchewan in 2018… Inspired to play
professional football by Kwaku Boateng… Models his game after Von Miller… Would work in public health if he
wasn’t playing football… Most enjoyed playing Western as a physical, well-coached team… Most proud of
winning the 2016 Yates Cup.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.91 sec Bench Press: 20 rep
Broad Jump: 9’11’’ Short Shuttle: 4.47 sec
Vertical Jump: 32.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.37 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
24#CFLCombine
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#97 Tariq LaChance - DL
HT: 6’04’’
WT: 260
Hometown: Winnipeg, MB
College: University of Manitoba | #95
Previous Team: Calgary Colts (CJFL)
National
Manitoba Bisons
2018: Did not play.
2017: Did not play.
2016: Appeared in four games… Recorded two unassisted tackles and two assisted tackles… Also recorded a
sack, a tackle for a loss and two forced fumbles.
Personal
Most proud of being able to say that he played football at the university level… Former CFL defensive lineman
Glen Scrivener has inspired him to become a professional football player; Scrivener was his coach when he
played for the CJFL Winnipeg Riffles… Tries to model his game around current Philadelphia Eagles defensive
end Michael Bennett… Would love to be coaching football if he wasn’t playing.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
25#CFLCombine
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#3 Jeshrun Antwi - RB
HT: 6’00’’
WT: 205
Hometown: Calgary, AB
College: University of Calgary | #21
High School: Father Lacombe HS
Draft Year: 2019
National
Calgary Dinos
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Appeared in five games… Led the team
with 360 rushing yards (6th – Canada West) on 42 rushes (8.6 yards per carry)… Added three receptions for 30
yards… Scored three touchdowns (2nd – Canada West), all rushing… Finished with 390 all purpose yards.
2017: Played and used as primary rusher in seven games this season... Ran for 429 yards (5th – Canada
West) on 86 rushes which ranked fifth in the conference... Four touchdowns on the ground (2nd – Canada
West)… Was part of the team that won the Hardy Cup (Canada West championship).
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Rushed 50 times for 366 yards (8th – Canada West) and three
touchdowns (5th Canada West)… Also caught nine passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns… Was part of the
team that won the Hardy Cup (Canada West championship) and the Mitchell Bowl.
2015: Played in six games in his rookie season recording 27 carries for 212 yards, averaging 35.3 yards per
game… Suffered season ending injury to finish his first year.
Personal
Education student… Says that former NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson and that former NFL free safety
Sean Taylor have inspired him to become a professional football player… Tries to model his game around
current New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara… Would love to travel and then become a teacher if
he wasn’t playing football… Always enjoyed playing against UBC.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.73 sec Bench Press: 12 rep
Broad Jump: 9’06’’ Short Shuttle: 4.36 sec
Vertical Jump: 28.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.06 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
26#CFLCombine
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#31 Cedric Joseph - RB
HT: 6’00’’
WT: 191
Hometown: Montréal, QC
College: Western University | #21
Previous Team: Champlain College (Cégep)
National
Western Mustangs
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games…
Rushed 119 times for 965 yards (1st – OUA, 2nd – U SPORTS) and 12 touchdowns (1st – OUA, 1st – U
SPORTS)… Also caught seven passes for 56 yards… Named an OUA first-team all-star… Named a U
SPORTS first-team all-Canadian… Was part of the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA championship) and the
Mitchell Bowl.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Rushed 84 times for 578 yards (10th – OUA) and 10
touchdowns (1st – OUA, 2nd – U SPORTS)… Also caught five passes for 65 yards and one touchdown… Was
part of the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
2016: Played in seven regular season games… Rushed 41 times for 227 yards and four touchdowns (9th –
OUA)… Also caught three passes for 11 yards.
2015: Played in eight regular season games… Rushed 31 times for 399 yards and four touchdowns (9th –
OUA) and caught two passes for 25 yards… Also returned one kick for 33 yards and 23 punts for 195 yards.
Personal
Psychology student… Most proud of going undefeated in 2017… Father Derrick Joseph was drafted by the
Argonauts… Inspired to pursue professional football by Joffrey Reynolds, who he watched growing up…
Would become a psychology counselor if he wasn’t playing football… Most enjoyed playing Wilfrid Laurier for
the top competition.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.90 sec Bench Press: 6 rep
Broad Jump: 8’11’’ Short Shuttle: 4.40 sec
Vertical Jump: 28’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.13 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
27#CFLCombine
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#32 Jamel Lyles - RB
HT: 6’00’’
WT: 210
Hometown: Surrey, BC
College: University of Manitoba | #22
Previous Team: Westshore Rebels (CJFL)
High School: Lord Tweedsmuir SS
National
Manitoba Bisons
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in seven regular season
games… Rushed 102 times for 596 yards (4th – Canada West) and one touchdown and caught six passes for
127 yards… Also returned nine kicks for 122 yards and 13 punts for 113 yards… Named a Canada West all-
star on offence.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Rushed 110 times for 691 yards (4th – Canada West) and four
touchdowns (2nd – Canada West) and caught 19 passes for 195 yards… Also returned 14 kicks for 339 yards
(2nd – Canada West) and 13 punts for 157 yards (3rd – Canada West)… Named a Canada West all-star on
special teams.
Westshore Rebels
2016: Played in 10 regular season games… Rushed 187 times for 1,604 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught
11 passes for 95 yards… Also returned 10 kicks for 347 yards and one touchdown and 26 punts for 326 yards
and one touchdown.
Manitoba Bisons
2015: Played in eight regular season games… Rushed 82 times for 691 yards (3rd – Canada West, 9th – CIS)
and two touchdowns and caught 13 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns… Also returned 16 kicks for
407 yards (3rd – Canada West, 9th - CIS) and one touchdown and 35 punts for 344 yards (2nd – Canada West,
10th - CIS) and one touchdown… Named a Canada West all-star on offence… Named a Canada West all-star
on special teams… Named Canada West Outstanding Rookie of the Year… Named a CIS second-team all-
Canadian on special teams.
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Personal
Psychology student… Fondest memories include 10-1-2 season with the Westshore Rebels that broke the
BCFC rushing record… Inspired to become a professional football player watching Andrew Harris play for the
BC Lions… Models his game after Barry Sanders… Would want to be a firefighter if he wasn’t playing football.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.70 sec Bench Press: 13 rep
Broad Jump: 9’03’’ Short Shuttle: 4.27 sec
Vertical Jump: 31’’ 3-Cone Drill: 6.94 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
29#CFLCombine
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#33 Gabriel Polan - RB
HT: 6’02’’
WT: 215
Hometown: Montréal, QC
College: Université de Sherbrooke | #21
Previous Team: Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Cégep)
National
Sherbrooke Vert & Or
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games…
Rushed 122 times for 666 yards (1st – RSEQ, 8th – U SPORTS) and three touchdowns (4th – RSEQ)… Also
caught seven passes for 25 yards… Named a RSEQ all-star… Named a U SPORTS second-team all-
Canadian.
2017: Played in six regular season games… Rushed 63 times for 291 yards (5th – RSEQ) and one
touchdown… Also caught six passes for 43 yards.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Rushed 64 times for 261 yards (10th – RSEQ) and one
touchdown.
2015: Played in two regular season games… Rushed 11 times for 62 yards and two touchdowns… Also
caught one pass for 18 yards.
Personal
Management student… Being named a U SPORTS second-team all-Canadian after his 2018 season is his
most fond U SPORTS memory… Proud of putting an end to his college career and to obtain his second
bachelor degree at the same time… Says that REDBLACKS running back Anthony Gosselin has inspired him
to become a professional football player… Tries to model his game around former Sherbrooke quarterback
Jeremi Roch… Overcame an ACL injury… Would love to become a football coach or a business man if he
wasn’t playing football… Enjoys playing against Montréal and Laval, because they’re great football teams.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.94 sec Bench Press: 13 rep
Broad Jump: 9’01’’ Short Shuttle: 4.52 sec
Vertical Jump: 26.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.16 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
30#CFLCombine
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#6 Jacob Janke - LB
HT: 6’02’’
WT: 200
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
College: York University | #7
High School: Glacier HS
National
York Lions
2018: Played in all eight regular season games… Registered 38 solo tackles (9th – OUA) and 19 assisted
tackles (9th – OUA) as well as three pass breakups as a DB… Recorded 12 rushing yards on two carries.
2017: Played in three regular season games, starting at safety… Registered 12 solo tackles and 10 assisted
tackles, tied for the team lead.
2016: Played in one regular season game… Registered one solo tackle… Represented Canada in his second
consecutive U19 International Bowl.
2015: Played in all eight regular season games… Transitioned from safety to receiver… Registered 94
receiving yards on 11 receptions… Recorded two solo tackles and one assisted tackle, as well as one
interception… Finished second on the team in kick returns (17) and return yards (308) and tied for third in
receptions (11)… Represented Canada at the U19 International Bowl.
Personal
Finance student… Brother to former Calgary Stampeder, and current Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Dexter Janke
and 2014 Team Canada sprinter Karlene Hurrel… In High School, was an all-American kick returner and Class
AA state champion… Part of Team Alberta U18 in 2013 and 2014, part of Team Canada U18 in 2015, and part
of Team Canada U19 in 2015 and 2016… A blocked field goal that led to a victory on the last play of a Week 6
matchup against the University of Waterloo in 2018 is his most fond football memory… Former CFL receiver
Kamau Peterson has inspired him to become a professional football player… On defence, tries to model his
game around former NFL safety Ed Reed… On special teams, tries to model his game around former BC Lion
Jason Arakgi… Would want to pursue a career in corporate finance once he is done with football… Also
aspires to give back to the game from a philanthropic angle… Always enjoyed playing against the “top dogs”,
because of the opportunity to compete with the best.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
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#40 Noah Robinson - LB
HT: 6’04’’
WT: 240
Hometown: Barrie, ON
College: University of Missouri | #58
Previous Team: Atlanta Sports Academy, University of Memphis
High School: Doherty Memorial HS
National
Missouri Tigers
2018: Did not play.
2017: Joined the program as a transfer (with two years of eligibility remaining) right before the season started,
and quickly became an important contributor on several special teams units throughout the season... Saw
action in 10 of the last 11 games of the season... Left the Vanderbilt (11/18) early due to concussion protocol,
and missed the next week at Arkansas (11/24)... Was credited with one tackle on the season, coming in
Mizzou’s home win over Florida (11/4)... Already has his undergraduate degree from Memphis, and is working
on earning a master’s degree at Mizzou in Educational & Counseling Psychology.
Memphis Tigers
2016: Saw action in 3 games while coming back from a late season injury in 2015... Had one solo tackle.
2015: Saw action in 12 games... Made three starts... Posted 25 total tackles (16 solo/9 assists)... Also had
three pass break-ups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Had seven multi-tackle performances...
Logged two solo stops in the season-opening victory over Missouri State... Credited with a career-high three
assisted tackles in a road win at Kansas... Has two assisted stops and one pass break-up in a road win at
Bowling Green... The pass break-up was the first of his collegiate career... Had two solo hits and his first
collegiate forced fumble in a road win at Tulsa... Tied a career high with four total tackles (3-1) vs. Tulane...
Also had a career-best two pass break-ups in a win over the Green Wave... Had a career-high tying four total
tackles (3-1) at Houston... Posted first collegiate fumble recovery in a road setback at Temple... Also had three
solo stops vs. the Owls... Did not play vs. Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl due to injury.
2014: Played in all 13 games... Made one start... Tallied 25 total tackles (18 solo/7 assists)... Also had 2.5 TFL
(8 yards)... Member of the Tigers defensive unit which ranked 11th nationally in scoring defense (19.5 ppg)…
Memphis also was ranked nationally in pass efficiency defense (8th; 106.31), rushing defense (19th; 121.5
ypg) and red zone defense (3rd; .688)... First collegiate tackle, an assist, came in the third quarter in a win
over Austin Peay… Logged first multi-tackle performance with two solo stops at UCLA... His first solo tackle vs.
the Bruins was the first of his collegiate career... Recorded first collegiate TFL in a home win over Middle
Tennessee (1 yard)... Set a career high with four total tackles (2-2) in a road setback at Ole Miss… Received
first collegiate start in a home win over Tulsa... Tied a career best with four total tackles (3-1) vs. the Golden
Hurricane... Had two tackles alone on Memphis’ first defensive series vs. Tulsa... Set career highs for solo
stops (4), TFL (1.5) and TFL yardage (5) in a road win at Tulane... His four total tackles vs. the Green Wave
tied a career high… Had two tackles (2-0) in the Miami Beach Bowl victory over BYU.
32#CFLCombine
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Personal
Educational & Counseling Psychology student… Most proud of winning the conference championship his
freshman year… Models his game after Clay Matthews… Would join the military if he wasn’t playing football…
Most enjoyed playing against UCLA at the Rose Bowl.
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
33#CFLCombine
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#41 Fraser Sopik - LB
HT: 6’00’’
WT: 196
Hometown: Toronto, ON
College: Western University | #32
High School: St. Andrew's College
National
Western Mustangs
2018: Played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games…
Registered 31 unassisted tackles and 14 assisted tackles, including one sack and 2.5 tackles for a loss… Also
recorded one interception… Named an OUA first-team all-star… Named a U SPORTS first-team all-
Canadian… Named the OUA Outstanding Stand-Up Defensive Player of the Year… Named the U SPORTS
Outstanding Stand-Up Defensive Player of the Year… Was part of the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA
championship) and the Mitchell Bowl.
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 29 unassisted tackles and seven assisted tackles,
including 7.5 tackles for a loss (8th – OUA)… Also recorded three forced fumble (2nd – OUA), two fumble
recoveries – one of which he returned for a touchdown –, one interception and three pass breakups… Named
an OUA first-team all-star on special teams… Named an OUA second-team all-star on defence… Was part of
the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier Cup… Named the
Vanier Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 28 unassisted tackles and eight assisted tackles,
including one tackle for a loss… Also recorded one forced fumble and one fumble recovery… Named an OUA
first-team all-star on special teams.
2015: Played in two regular season games… Registered five unassisted tackles.
34#CFLCombine
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Personal
Social Science student… Fondest memory is winning the Vanier Cup… Inspired to become a professional
football player by Shea Emry, a close family friend… Models his game after Ryan Shazier… Most enjoyed
playing against Laval… Would want to coach if he wasn’t playing football.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 4.94 sec Bench Press: 8 rep
Broad Jump: 9’00’’ Short Shuttle: 4.36 sec
Vertical Jump: 29’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.03 sec
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
35#CFLCombine
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#44 Gordon Whyte - LB
HT: 6’02’’
WT: 225
Hometown: Toronto, ON
College: St. Francis Xavier University | #42
High School: St. Michael's College
National
StFX X-Men
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played in eight regular season games…
Registered 34 unassisted tackles (4th – AUS) and 34 assisted tackles (2nd – AUS, 3rd – U SPORTS), including
two tackles for a loss… Was part of the team that won the Loney Bowl (AUS championship).
2017: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 23 unassisted tackles and 12 assisted tackles,
including one tackle for a loss.
2016: Played in eight regular season games… Registered 23 unassisted tackles and 16 assisted tackles,
including two tackles for a loss… Also recorded one pass breakup… Was part of the team that won the Loney
Bowl (AUS championship).
2015: Played in eight regular season games… Registered eight unassisted tackles and two assisted tackles…
Was part of the team that won the Loney Bowl (AUS championship).
Personal
Marketing student… Also serves as a long snapper on special teams… Winning the Loney Bowl during his first
year with the X-Men is his most fond football memory… Ottawa REDBLACKS offensive lineman Nolan
MacMillan has inspired him to become a professional football player… Tries to model his game around
Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing… Would want to continue in the sports industry by coaching or
pursuing another sport like weight lifting and bobsledding, while also pursuing his business and marketing
career… Always enjoyed playing against Saint Mary's University because of the rivalry between the two teams.
2018 U SPORTS East-West Bowl Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: 5.08 sec Bench Press: 9 rep
Broad Jump: 8’11’’ Short Shuttle: N/A
Vertical Jump: 25.5’’ 3-Cone Drill: 7.59
2019 CFL Combine Results
40-Yard Dash: Bench Press:
Broad Jump: Short Shuttle:
Vertical Jump: 3-Cone Drill:
36#CFLCombine
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#1 Chris Merchant- QB
HT: 6’03’’
WT: 206
Hometown: Calgary, AB
College: Western University | #4
Previous Team: University of Buffalo
High School: St. Andrew's College
National
Western Mustangs
2018: Played for the East Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl… Played and started eight regular season
games… Completed 127-of-174 pass attempts (73%, 2nd – OUAa, 2nd – U SPORTSa) for 2,094 yards (5th –
OUA, 9th – U SPORTS) and 17 touchdowns (2nd - OUA, 4th – U SPORTS) against five interceptions, adding
255 yards and three touchdowns (8th – OUA) on 29 carries… Named an OUA first-team all-star… Was part of
the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA championship) and the Mitchell Bowl… Named the Mitchell Bowl MVP.
2017: Played and started eight regular season games… Completed 127-of-207 pass attempts (61.4%, 8th –
OUAa) for 1,995 yards (4th – OUA) and 12 touchdowns (4th – OUA, 10th – U SPORTS) against nine
interceptions, adding 463 yards and four touchdowns (6th – OUA) on 47 carries… Named an OUA first-team
all-star… Was part of the team that won the Yates Cup (OUA championship), the Uteck Bowl and the Vanier
Cup… Named the Uteck Bowl MVP… Named the Vanier Cup MVP.
2016: Played in eight regular season games and started six… Completed 107-of-161 pass attempts (66.5%,
2nd – OUAa, 6th – U SPORTSa) for 1,720 yards (8th – OUA) and 14 touchdowns (3rd - OUA, 7th – U SPORTS)
against five interceptions, adding 338 yards and three touchdowns on 45 carries.
Buffalo Bulls
2015: Played in one regular season game and did not record any stats.
2014: Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
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