2022 Draft

[paulwoods13]

There doesn't seem to be a thread about this yet, and it is months away, but since draft spec is now starting, seems like a good time to thread it.

Here's Marshall Ferguson's top 10 at this point:

https://www.cfl.ca/2022/01/13/look-t...outing-bureau/

Some tantalizing prospects. Barring a trade, we could get two of these guys with our own pick (No. 6) and Edmonton's (No. 10). Not sure whom I'd like -- the two Fords is a very enticing idea. So are Fry and McKnight. Or if we get Richards, we can corner the market on guys with that last name.

[paulwoods13]

Interesting, BTW, that Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 8 from the fall edition are out of the top 20 altogether.

[OV Argo]

Interesting, BTW, that Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 8 from the fall edition are out of the top 20 altogether.

The 2 big NCAA O-linemen (Bull & Sow - hee, hee, hogs on the farm) have deferred, but luckily there is a deep crop of U Sports all-star O-Linemen to help compensate; also, 2 NCAA DB/safeties (Brown & Sutherland) have deferred, but again, a good crop of other DBs are up.


I like Marshall Ferguson's enthusiasm for the CFL and really liked him when he got to do some CFL PBP on TSN; but some of his comments on the CFL site continue to be baffling or show a lack of understanding of the league and specific teams. Does he really think the RedBlacks are going to feature 2 Canadian inside LBs - if they get to draft Luketa, and last draft's pick Stevens shows up ? And does he not get that a Canadian QB from U Sports ball being on the CFL Scouting Bureau's top 20 list was rendered laughable or irrelevant with Adam Sinagra totally snubbed the last CFL draft? - is he afraid to mention or discuss that fact ?

I'd like to see the Argos go after an area of need, and not sure O-Line is that with all the Canadian guys they still have at the position (plus previous draft choices who could still show up perhaps); same deal for receiver where they are loaded with Canadians. But it is an interesting and deep draft class IMO at safety and DE, and getting a guy at both positions could help in competition & depth to team with Robbie Smith & Hagerty.

[ArgoGabe22]

I want Tre Ford. Just as the #3 QB, which is practically like being on the PR. Would love to have him replace Pipkin and be used as a runner and possibly develop him as a passer.

[j-ski]

I wonder if this guy is any good and deserves to be in the top 20? He thinks he might be NFL draftable.

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/02/canadian-rb-daniel-adeboboye-declares-for-nfl-cfl-drafts/

https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/202...iel-adeboboye/

[OV Argo]

I wonder if this guy is any good and deserves to be in the top 20? He thinks he might be NFL draftable.

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/02/canadian-rb-daniel-adeboboye-declares-for-nfl-cfl-drafts/

https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/202...iel-adeboboye/

The Elks drafted a RB out of a smaller US program last year, and he did not make the team. Best RB in this draft class? - maybe i guess, but what Machart accomplished with the Sask Huskies should not be ignored.

Hodge comes up with some questionable stuff at 3 Down

[CrazyCanuck89]

The 2 big NCAA O-linemen (Bull & Sow - hee, hee, hogs on the farm) have deferred, but luckily there is a deep crop of U Sports all-star O-Linemen to help compensate; also, 2 NCAA DB/safeties (Brown & Sutherland) have deferred, but again, a good crop of other DBs are up.


I like Marshall Ferguson's enthusiasm for the CFL and really liked him when he got to do some CFL PBP on TSN; but some of his comments on the CFL site continue to be baffling or show a lack of understanding of the league and specific teams. Does he really think the RedBlacks are going to feature 2 Canadian inside LBs - if they get to draft Luketa, and last draft's pick Stevens shows up ? And does he not get that a Canadian QB from U Sports ball being on the CFL Scouting Bureau's top 20 list was rendered laughable or irrelevant with Adam Sinagra totally snubbed the last CFL draft? - is he afraid to mention or discuss that fact ?

I'd like to see the Argos go after an area of need, and not sure O-Line is that with all the Canadian guys they still have at the position (plus previous draft choices who could still show up perhaps); same deal for receiver where they are loaded with Canadians. But it is an interesting and deep draft class IMO at safety and DE, and getting a guy at both positions could help in competition & depth to team with Robbie Smith & Hagerty.

I don't see why the RedBlacks can't have two Canadian LBs. Luketa played all three positions in college. Plus some view Stevens as a DE, due to his size and pass rushing ability.

I think the Redblacks may still look Oline or at one of the Philpot twins.

[OV Argo]

I don't see why the RedBlacks can't have two Canadian LBs. Luketa played all three positions in college. Plus some view Stevens as a DE, due to his size and pass rushing ability.

I think the Redblacks may still look Oline or at one of the Philpot twins.

Sure they could have as many Canadian LBs or defensive players as they want; but (and maybe I'm interpreting wrong), Ferguson seemed to be saying Luketa, Stevens, Adddae and former top pick Adam Auclair could be all be playing on the RedBlacks D, if they had them? Luketa at MLB, Stevens at DE (or they could swap them back & forth)., Addae takes over for Pruneau at safety; Auclair gets to play either OLB spot ? More like on the roster, cause I just don't see LaPolice playing that many Canadians on defence. They had last season, Americans Avery Williams at MLB (pretty good player, just not top tier in the league at the position), and the mediocre, couldn't stick on 3 other CFL teams, Micah Awe at W-OLB - these guys would be way favored over any Canadians likely.

[j-ski]

2021 NCAA Offensive All-Canadians:

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/17/a...adians-offence

[j-ski]

2021 NCAA Defensive All Canadians

https://3downnation.com/2022/01/18/a...adians-defence

[AngeloV]

If there is a bright spot to Losing the Eastern final, the Argos moved up 2 spots in the draft and now pick 6th overall instead of 8th. So they will now draft 6 and 10 with the acquisition of Edmonton pick 10.

[Will]

I may be an encyclopedia when it comes to Canadian football, but one area I'm sorely lacking in is the draft.

[OV Argo]

The players in Abbott's 3 Down articles (NCAA all-Canadians) that j-ski linked are not all CFL draftable this year - they are just a list of the top US college ball Canadians regardless of year or eligibility down there.


In addition to #s 6 & 10 overall, the Argos also pick again at #15; so 3 of the top 15 picks in a draft is sitting pretty nice.

Not sure who / what positions the team will be looking at ? This current Argo team has lots of Canadian talent - both vets and young prospects; always nice to add more talent though. This team could probably easily start 11 Nationals; but we shall see.

[OV Argo]

John Hodge has posted his mock draft (1st two rounds) over at 3 Down.

Has the Argos taking DB Ty Ford first, followed by his brother Tre (QB) and then RB Daniel Adeboboye (Bryant - US college ball).

Pretty far fetched IMO, but you never know with the CFL draft.

[paulwoods13]

Getting the two Fords seems eminently possible, based on their rankings, and it seems like the kind of move Pinball would like to make. Fingers crossed.

[gilthethrill]

John Hodge has posted his mock draft (1st two rounds) over at 3 Down.

Has the Argos taking DB Ty Ford first, followed by his brother Tre (QB) and then RB Daniel Adeboboye (Bryant - US college ball).

Pretty far fetched IMO, but you never know with the CFL draft.

The Argos need depth at Canadian DB. Colquhoun went down with a serious injury leaving the team with only Boatang and Hagerty. Drafting Ty at #6 could easily happen. Would love to see Tre come to T.O. as well to be developed at QB.

Sorry OV I forgot about Royce Mentchie.

[OV Argo]

The Argos need depth at Canadian DB. Colquhoun went down with a serious injury leaving the team with only Boatang and Hagerty. Drafting Ty at #6 could easily happen. Would love to see Tre come to T.O. as well to be developed at QB.

Sorry OV I forgot about Royce Mentchie.

Sound likes the Fords are both outstanding players (plus athletes - sprinters in U Sports); I just don't see the Argos using their 2 top picks on them (especially on a QB who will likely get zero real shot to compete there - even though it is a big area of need); but maybe they see them as special athletes too good to pass up; and it could be some sort of marketing thing to have twins from Ontario (Niagra Falls) on the team ? Another thing - the Argos seem so deep in Canadian talent - don't really see a big area of need (maybe DE to team with Robbie Smith, but Vilain might be in the pipeline and Marion can play there as well) = so they can go where-ever this draft with no big concern to fill a position ?

BTW - what is the injury status with Colquhon? - is he due to make a recovery and be in TC to compete? Still think he can be a capable CFL starting CB, but if not, still the depth is needed. Metchie with Hagerty behind him seems pretty good at safety.

[Shatto]

With the possibility of Colquhoun not returning, the team might want to draft a DB. Tyrell Ford looks like an excellent prospect. At 6' 1" and 194 he has the size to play the game. He has run 6.88 over 60 metres, which is exceptionally fast, especially for an athlete who is not a full time track athlete. It is unlikely but possible he might attract some NFL attention, especially if he runs a really fast 40. If the Argos also draft Tre, he might find it more attractive to sign with the team, than taking a flyer with the NFL.

[SkalbaniasGhost]

The Fords will both get NFL mini-camp invites at the very least. It would be wiser to draft someone who can be in training camp this year.The NFL min-camp schedule conflicts with CFL start dates.I would rather see Daniel Valente(Western)or Katley Joseph(Maine) selected.

[paulwoods13]

It would be wiser to draft someone who can be in training camp this year.

That is quite often true, but IMO it is not at the moment. We have enough NAT depth that we can afford to draft "futures" guys. It would be great if either Ford made an NFL team or even a practice roster, but realistically, the chances of that seem pretty low. Whomever drafts them might not get them this year, but by 2023 there's a pretty decent chance of getting them into camp, IMO.