2018 Draft Results

I'm going to try something here. It might suck, it might not, I may never do it again, but I'll try live blogging this draft for Ottawa. Besides adding the name of player chosen, I'll add whatever comments and quotes I come across and edit the post frequently throughout the night.

1-04 - OL Mark Korte, U. of Alberta, 6'02" / 293

Korte was Canada West’s top lineman last year and a division all-star after anchoring an offensive line that paved the way for Hec Crighton Trophy winner Ed Ilnicki to rush for a conference-record 1,468 yards.

The scouting report on Korte says he’s a “tenacious run blocker who plays with good physicality.” It adds he’s a good athlete with “the ability to operate in space,” and dominated his level of competition. Article.

Korte played for the West Team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl and started eight regular season games at left tackle in 2017. The 6-foot-2, 293-pound offensive lineman was named a Canada West All-Star, Canada West’s Most Outstanding Lineman and a U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian.

Over his four-year career at the University of Alberta, Korte played in and started every regular season game at left tackle.  Article.

@TSN1200Bunda  #Redblacks GM Marcel Desjardins on if OL Mark Korte can come in and play relatively quickly - "Yes, absolutely" 

2-13 -WR Marco Dubois, Laval, 6'03" / 217

Arguably the most sound special teams player in the draft, Marco Dubois’ game is all about length. Length of arms to lock out blockers on a punt coverage unit, length of stride to outrun teammates on kickoff coverage, and length of speed to outrun many larger players. Dubois will make whatever team picks him better on special teams immediately.  CFL.ca Mock Draft

It was mentioned during the draft broadcast that Dubois was not a starter at the wide receiver position. No kidding; He had one reception for 12 yards in 2017. But he tested well and obviously has good size.

3-22 - OL Andrew Pickett, Guelph, 6'03" / 313

Suited up for 24 games for the Gryphons. OUA All-Star in both 2016 (second team) and 2017 (first team).

4-29 - DE Kene Onyeka, Carleton, 6'02" / 244
(Aquired from BC for Odell Willis or, in effect, Jake Ceresna)

Co-sack leader in University sports in 2017, said to be planning to return to school in 2018.

Onyeka recently finished one of his best seasons to date with the Ravens, turning out 10.5 sacks, 32 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, four forced fumbles and two pass break-ups. He was also named an OUA First-Team All-Star, U SPORTS All-Canadian, and was awarded with the OUA J.P Metras trophy as the conference’s Lineman of the Year. Article.

4-30 - LB Mickael Coté, Concordia, 6'03" / 225

Côté, from Mont-St-Hilaire, recorded a conference-leading 40 tackles last season in only seven games along with three quarterback sacks. He was a conference all-star and second-team all-Canadian. He was named the Stingers’ most valuable player.

The 6-foot-3, 225 pounder ran a 4.88-second 40 on Saturday and has been interviewed by seven of the league’s nine teams. He likes to play fast, be physical and run to the ball. Article.

7-55 - DB Justin Howell, Carleton, 5'11 / 198

Howell maintains leverage and positioning on special teams better than almost any other defensive back on film in the 2018 CFL Draft. He has the size of a weak side linebacker but plays with the burst of a halfback. CFL Mock Draft 3.0

8-64 - OL Jacob Czaja, St. Francis Xavier, 6'03" / 289

AUS First-team all-star at guard in 2017.