Mock Drafts

[R.J]

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/07/2016-cfl-mock-draft-1-0/
http://blogs.canoe.com/theoutwriters/sports/2016-cfl-mock-draft-1-0/
http://bomberbuzz.com/2016/02/27/2016-cfl-mock-draft-version-one/

Does Gagnon play RG ? If so I'd be good with that pick. I don't think I need to reiterate yet again how I feel about St. John. Abdesmad would be an interesting pick at 4 as I think he could be taken prior to our selection. I like the Bouka pick in the second round if he makes it there.

[OV Argo]

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/07/2016-cfl-mock-draft-1-0/
http://blogs.canoe.com/theoutwriters/sports/2016-cfl-mock-draft-1-0/
http://bomberbuzz.com/2016/02/27/2016-cfl-mock-draft-version-one/

Does Gagnon play RG ? If so I'd be good with that pick. I don't think I need to reiterate yet again how I feel about St. John. Abdesmad would be an interesting pick at 4 as I think he could be taken prior to our selection. I like the Bouka pick in the second round if he makes it there.

Gagnon played guard with Laval (Q all-star OG the past 2 seasons)

All those predicted Argo picks sound good; however - I would not go anywhere near Abdesmad with the 1st rounder IF he is getting NFL interest (I bet he will).

Bouka put up some excellent testing #s at the CIS East-West game last year, and he is a big DB (200 pound range), but he didn't get that much playing time with the Dinos over the past few years - not sure if he was injured some, nor why he is not going to the CFL E-Camp (???); not sure where he would line-up in the CFL either? - safety project or maybe Will/cover OLB ?

[R.J]

Gagnon played guard with Laval (Q all-star OG the past 2 seasons)

All those predicted Argo picks sound good; however - I would not go anywhere near Abdesmad with the 1st rounder IF he is getting NFL interest (I bet he will).

Bouka put up some excellent testing #s at the CIS East-West game last year, and he is a big DB (200 pound range), but he didn't get that much playing time with the Dinos over the past few years - not sure if he was injured some, nor why he is not going to the CFL E-Camp (???); not sure where he would line-up in the CFL either? - safety project or maybe Will/cover OLB ?
I know he played guard, but left or right ? As of right now we don't have a RG, hence why I asked.
What's this E-Camp you speak of ?

[OV Argo]

I know he played guard, but left or right ? As of right now we don't have a RG, hence why I asked.
What's this E-Camp you speak of ?

Don't know if he played left or right guard; and not sure if it matters as much compared to OT - but I'm no O-line expert.

E-Camp = Combine

[R.J]

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/22/2016-cfl-mock-draft-2-0-coutures-stock-skyrockets/

Wouldn't mind picking Seguin with the fourth pick, but I'm still really hoping the Argonauts get a chance at St. John. I was originally really high on Dillon Guy, but reading up more on his injuries; I hope the Argonauts stay away - he's a band-aid.

[R.J]

7 round mock draft
https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/24/cfl-mock-draft-version-1-0/

[doubleblue]

7 round mock draft
https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/24/cfl-mock-draft-version-1-0/

Interesting. There is some thought that BC would take Couture as he is a local guy and can play Center where they have an aging vet in O'Neill. But being a Center also might be the reason the Argos would pick him as the jury is still out on Watman and McEwen may well be NFL bound.
IMO in the later rounds one could use a dart board and have about as much success picking a CFL mock draft.

[doubleblue]

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/03/22/2016-cfl-mock-draft-2-0-coutures-stock-skyrockets/

Wouldn't mind picking Seguin with the fourth pick, but I'm still really hoping the Argonauts get a chance at St. John. I was originally really high on Dillon Guy, but reading up more on his injuries; I hope the Argonauts stay away - he's a band-aid.

Some scouts are saying Seguin might just have the most up side of the three Laval guys. Which is saying something. He could be a good fit to come in and back up Wayne Smith until they think he's ready. Might all come down to what happens with McEwen who the Argos pick. He signs with the Argos, they take Seguin and if he doesn't they take Couture.

[OV Argo]

Interesting. There is some thought that BC would take Couture as he is a local guy and can play Center where they have an aging vet in O'Neill. But being a Center also might be the reason the Argos would pick him as the jury is still out on Watman and McEwen may well be NFL bound.
IMO in the later rounds one could use a dart board and have about as much success picking a CFL mock draft.


Yes - interesting - but like all mock drafts = ultra questionable.

This guy has the Argos taking 3 linebackers when they already have Miles, Yurichuck and Tonye-Tonye as depth NI linebackers ?

A few over the top assessments too - like calling Terrel Davis the most "athletic" linebacker in a "decade" ??? - he's easily behind Gauthier from this year's LB crop, let alone guys like Greenwood, Plesius or Archambault who he's not even close to in overall testing #s. Timmis can turn up field like no back in CIS "history" ??? - that's laughable IMO, but maybe this guy never saw CIS backs like Jesse Lumsden, Eric Lapointe, Andre Durie or Seb Levesque? Tevan Smith = "best receiver in a long time" ??? - maybe in terms of speed & some other testing #s, but in terms of proven college ball production - not even close.

[doubleblue]

Yes - interesting - but like all mock drafts = ultra questionable.

This guy has the Argos taking 3 linebackers when they already have Miles, Yurichuck and Tonye-Tonye as depth NI linebackers ?

A few over the top assessments too - like calling Terrel Davis the most "athletic" linebacker in a "decade" ??? - he's easily behind Gauthier from this year's LB crop, let alone guys like Greenwood, Plesius or Archambault who he's not even close to in overall testing #s. Timmis can turn up field like no back in CIS "history" ??? - that's laughable IMO, but maybe this guy never saw CIS backs like Jesse Lumsden, Eric Lapointe, Andre Durie or Seb Levesque? Tevan Smith = "best receiver in a long time" ??? - maybe in terms of speed & some other testing #s, but in terms of proven college ball production - not even close.

Yah every year the guys coming out of University are made to sound like they are all world. Then after training camp they, but for a few, come down to earth. Time to start hyping next year's can't miss guys.

[OV Argo]

Yah every year the guys coming out of University are made to sound like they are all world. Then after training camp they, but for a few, come down to earth. Time to start hyping next year's can't miss guys.

I don't expect many draft picks to come in and compete with or knock-off established pros - have to wait for TC; but comparing these guys to others in their draft class or previous draft pick top prospects makes more sense. Nice that there is more interest in the CFL draft nowdays I guess, but i find some of these mock draft forecasters a little over the top or sure of themselves.

We already had a thread here on a next year's can't miss type guy - linebacker Herdman at Simon Fraser - he might deserve that type of hype for what he's accomplished already in college ball.

[R.J]

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/football/2016-cfl-mock-draft-2-0
Link has first 3 rounds.

1:1 Saskatchewan Roughriders OL Charles Vaillancourt, Laval

NFL opportunities have muddied the top pick once again, leaving a whole lot of uncertainty at the top of the draft. The Riders would likely love to trade down, and here’s interest in the pick, so expect some rumours between now and May 10. If they end up sitting tight and making the selection, they’ll more-than-likely look to the offensive line. There’s probably four or five names in the mix as far as O-linemen go, but Vaillancourt is a pretty safe bet to be a road-grading guard for a long time. If the Riders believe one of them can legitimately play right tackle, they’ll go that route.

1:2 Montreal Alouettes DB Arjen Colquhoun, Michigan State

A sturdy defensive back at 6-foot-1 and 202 lb., Colquhoun would satisfy GM/head coach Jim Popp’s affinity for Spartans. The Alouettes sure could use an offensive lineman, but they may feel Colquhoun is the best player on the board.

1:3 BC Lions OL Jason Lauzon-Seguin, Laval

If Penn State was Linebacker U back in the days of LaVar Arrington, then we might as well call Laval Offensive Lineman U. The thing everyone likes about the Rouge et Or big guys is the fact they’re, usually, fairly safe and ready to contribute something in their rookie year.

1:4 Toronto Argonauts OL Josiah St. John, Oklahoma

They have 2015 first rounder Sean McEwen in their back pocket, but he’s investing his time in the NFL right now. With a number of American receiving options and 2014 first rounder Anthony Coombs ready to take on a bigger role, the Argos could go back to the offensive line or maybe even look at one of the top defensive backs available.

1:5 Hamilton Tiger-Cats DB Taylor Loffler, UBC

One of the biggest draft board risers this winter, the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder projects as a Craig Butler-type hybrid defensive back/linebacker. Speaking of Butler, some believe his career may be in jeopardy due to a knee injury, which means the Ticats will be in the market for a long-term answer. They could (should?) look to the offensive line, too.

1:6 Calgary Stampeders OL Michael Couture, Simon Fraser

The Stamps signed starting guards Shane Bergman and Spencer Wilson to contract extensions this off-season, but the bigger concern could be starting centre Pierre Lavertu, the top pick in the 2014 draft who is slated to become a free agent next winter. Couture added weight this off-season and is hovering around 290 lb., which further enhances his versatility and ability to play multiple spots, including centre.

1:7 Ottawa RedBlacks OL Philippe Gagnon, Laval

Gagnon is one of three highly-regarded Laval hoggies — shocking, right? — alongside Vaillancourt and Lauzon-Seguin. Every draft since 2011 has seen at least three offensive linemen go in the first round and that run will without a doubt be extended this year.

1:8 Edmonton Eskimos DB Elie Bouka, Calgary

As his Achilles tendon rehab progresses, Bouka’s stock is on the rise. If healthy, he has all the traits of a CFL defensive back, and even that might be selling him short. NFL teams are poking around the 6-foot-1, 205-pounder, too, and the Arizona Cardinals brought the Laval native in for a visit recently.

[OV Argo]

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/football/2016-cfl-mock-draft-2-0
Link has first 3 rounds.

That's a somewhat more sensible mock draft than some I've seen.

Not sure I'd agree on his Argo picks though: St-John is maybe a very good OT prospect, or, maybe not with very limited college ball starting experience = not sure he would be an upgrade on Sewell as a back-up/project OT. Tevaun Smith has the blazing speed and Div I pedigree, but if the Argos are going to pencil-in all imports in the receiving corps (other than Durie/Coombs at the hybrid slot), then Smith would be a wasted pick to sit on the bench IMO; and Terrel Davis was pretty impressive on the UBC D, especially for a converted RB, but the Argos need more NI back-up linebackers like a hole in the head (with Miles, Yurichuck and Tonye-Tonye around) and there are some better LBs to draft anyways - like Shayne Gauthier from Laval - better athletic tester than Davis and more proven LB playing experience.

[R.J]

https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/cfl-mock-draft-2-0/

With the amount of prospects heading to NFL mini-camps (Giants especially); the draft I think could look very different.

[ArgoRavi]

https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/cfl-mock-draft-2-0/

With the amount of prospects heading to NFL mini-camps (Giants especially); the draft I think could look very different.

Most of the players going to NFL mini-camps will not be picked up. The players I would be more wary of are the ones who were drafted (Onyemata) or signed free agent contracts in the NFL.

[doubleblue]

https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/cfl-mock-draft-2-0/

With the amount of prospects heading to NFL mini-camps (Giants especially); the draft I think could look very different.

I like Trent Corney who has all the tools to be a good CFL DE. But, does anybody think Barker would pick him at #4 when there would still be some top end offensive linemen available. They have Waud who could play some DE behind Foley if needed and Walker from last year's draft. I would be disappointed if Barker let one of the Laval guys or SB Brian Jones go by to pick Corney who they don't really need.

[R.J]

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/05/03/2016-cfl-mock-draft-3-0-corney-brescacin-way/

[R.J]

http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-eskimos/2016-mock-cfl-draft-teams-choices-tuesday-will-determine-their-future

Though I doubt it will happen; I'm really hope St. John drops to us.

[Wobbler]

Gerry Moddejonge has us selecting Revenberg over Gagnon or Couture (http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-eskimos/2016-mock-cfl-draft-teams-choices-tuesday-will-determine-their-future). I'm not sure where he's getting the idea that we're trying to go all-Canadian on the OL, though. True, we've shed some internationals and brought in some nats, but I really don't think that's our actual plan.

Edit: Dang. I spent so much time fussing over that post you beat me to the punch.

[doubleblue]

https://canadianfootballblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/cfl-mock-draft-2-0/

With the amount of prospects heading to NFL mini-camps (Giants especially); the draft I think could look very different.

Apparently none of the Canadian kids at the NY Giant mini camp were offered contracts. The Giants had about 73 players in total at their mini camp, which gives you an idea of the competition and numbers at these NFL camps. A lot of good players, but one has to really stand out to go one.

[OV Argo]

I like Trent Corney who has all the tools to be a good CFL DE. But, does anybody think Barker would pick him at #4 when there would still be some top end offensive linemen available. They have Waud who could play some DE behind Foley if needed and Walker from last year's draft. I would be disappointed if Barker let one of the Laval guys or SB Brian Jones go by to pick Corney who they don't really need.


Corney could be the main understudy to Foley and eventually replace him as a starter down the road? I don't believe they think much of Walker as he got next to no playing time chance on D last year while that rookie import DE (name escapes me now) got plenty. And Corney might be so good (his athletic testing #s are superb) that he could push for playing time right away (in a rotation with Foley and Hickman (who I am not sure I am really sold on as a solid starter anymore - since he returned from the NFL))

IF McEwen signs, I honestly believe Corney could make more sense with the first pick rather than an O-lineman; as for Jones - sure, take him, IF he is going to get a chance to compete for playing time at his natural position as a big, physical slotback; if the receiving corps is going to be pencilled-in for imports only (except for Durie/Coombs at the hybrid slot spot) then DO NOT waste a top pick on a talent like Jones to see him viewed on the bench as a back-up.

[R.J]

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/football/cfl-mock-draft-version-3-0
http://www.cflhorsemen.ca/2016-mock-drafts.html
http://www.riderprophet.com/2016/05/monday-morning-sentimonies-prophet-mock.html

Singleton could be an interesting pick for us - especially considering we have Greenwood and Miles. I don't think Vallancourt would drop to 4th and while I think Corney has a lot of potential; I still feel that the Argonauts should go OL in the first round.


IF McEwen signs, I honestly believe Corney could make more sense with the first pick rather than an O-lineman; as for Jones - sure, take him, IF he is going to get a chance to compete for playing time at his natural position as a big, physical slotback; if the receiving corps is going to be pencilled-in for imports only (except for Durie/Coombs at the hybrid slot spot) then DO NOT waste a top pick on a talent like Jones to see him viewed on the bench as a back-up.
Why ? McEwen's a centre; Barker also signed Watman to be our centre and Van Roten only played relatively well at Centre. We still have major issues at RG and RT. So I really don't understand how signing McEwen - again who's a centre = not take any of the top rated offensive linemen.

[Jon Gonzo]

I think this is a O-Lineman Draft, and I think they will dominate the first round, as they usually do in this draft. I believe the Argos start with O-Line, and then sniff around for the best Team guys they can find. A good Receiver, Full Back and Free Safety would be nice too.

[paulwoods13]

McEwen could start at centre for the next decade (if he signs), but that doesn't lessen our need to find long-term replacements for VZ and Bourke. Drafting a tackle in Round 1 (unless all the good ones are gone by then) would make a lot of sense.

[R.J]

McEwen could start at centre for the next decade (if he signs), but that doesn't lessen our need to find long-term replacements for VZ and Bourke. Drafting a tackle in Round 1 (unless all the good ones are gone by then) would make a lot of sense.
Agreed. The way I see it; we need to find Bourke's future replacement now and fix the RG and RT spots. Van Zeyl could stay at RG or move back to RT, but it still leaves an open spot. Vaillancourt, Seguin, St. John, Gagnon and Guy are my top five linemen - I'd love to see us get one of the first three. I'd also like to see that Argos pick Brian Jones or Brescacin in the second round if available. If Colquhoun can drop to the third round due to his NFL deal (Cowboys); I'd love to see the Argonauts take a chance on him (Barker does love his futures); if not I wouldn't see seeing Corby in double blue.

[R.J]

https://bomberbuzz.com/2016/05/09/2016-cfl-mock-draft-version-3-eight-rounds-of-madness/

[OV Argo]

McEwen could start at centre for the next decade (if he signs), but that doesn't lessen our need to find long-term replacements for VZ and Bourke. Drafting a tackle in Round 1 (unless all the good ones are gone by then) would make a lot of sense.


Would be real nice to draft an OT who might be a potential future replacement for Bourke or Van Zeyl. However - not sure there is rush to do so this year. Maybe it depends on how Sewell is viewed - he's still on the roster, a former early draft pick, and an accomplished natural OT type (tall, huge body frame) who was an all-star OT in CIS ball, plus has built up some CFL experience now. IF - he is viewed as not there or a bust by Barker & co., I guess they might think of moving on to other NI OT prospects. Also not sure this is a great draft year for OTs: St John is considered a top OT prospect but has little proven college ball resume to back it up; Lauzon-Seguin (Laval) is a CIS all-star OT; Revenberg (Grand Valley State - where Bourke emerged from) has some OT experience; after that a lot of the top O-line prospects are more natural interior O-linemen - shorter, stocky types who were guards in college ball - Vaillancourt, Gagnon, Guy for example.

I wouldn't be forcing an OT pick for the sake of "futures" depth. Might be better to wait for down the road. 2017 draft will i believe feature a couple of big CIS all-star OTs (Meredith (Western), Schram (Calgary); and 2018 might feature a real good OT crop - at least 4 Canadians who are playing O-line in Div I programs should be up that draft ( Knevel (Nebraska), Hunter (Bowling Green), Rutherford (U Conn) & Godber (Rice) ), plus might be some more top notch CIS star OTs by then.

= some patience might pay-off in draft thinking.