Argofans

shatto wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 6:52 pm The Argos have improved their Canadian content even before the draft. Shepley, Shand, Kongba and Makonzo were good pickups.
Speaking of the draft , it isn't long before the Invitational Combine takes place. With that in mind and acknowledging we don't know what players will receive NFL interest and how they will perform in the combine/pro day, here is some speculation re players who MIGHT be good draft picks:

Bell (OT)--hard nose competitor and whose father once placed for the Argos
Henning (OT)--a 2023 U Sport H Back All Canadian and after only 2 years on the OL was an All Canadian at OT Inexperienced but with a huge ceiling.
Dyte (WR)--reasonable size and explosive moves but will need to impress in combine
Kettyle (WR)-- All Canadian in 2025 but also will need to impress in combine
Pene (Global) (DL)--a TE who has successfully converted to DL. Might still be in Patriot's camp if it were not for visa problem

An aside---will be interested to see how Soane Toia (DL) performs this year. Was highly rated Global player last year and chosen by Argos in the Global draft. Only 5'11" and 285 lbs but his game film is outstanding.

Others who have a far better knowledge of the talent in the upcoming draft, may have some better suggestions and thoughts.

shatto wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 12:19 pm Thanks OV for correcting the spelling of Djete's name. That will teach me to spell names from memory. Agree about a big RB but also don't think the team will go there. There are several DBs available and hopefully the team will take a flyer on one of them. A bit of a long shot,. if he gets through the Invitational Combine, is Chandler Jones. He only discovered he qualified as a Canadian when he was playing in Europe.

OV Argo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 1:44 pm

shatto wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 12:19 pm Thanks OV for correcting the spelling of Djete's name. That will teach me to spell names from memory. Agree about a big RB but also don't think the team will go there. There are several DBs available and hopefully the team will take a flyer on one of them. A bit of a long shot,. if he gets through the Invitational Combine, is Chandler Jones. He only discovered he qualified as a Canadian when he was playing in Europe.

Wondering about last year's draft pick DBs - Assibo-Dadzie & Masuka - are they going to be in TC? - don't see either on the current roster; hope they do not turn out to be total waste draft picks.

Chandler Jones has the Div I resume that CFL thinkers prefer; maybe just a corner at that size, and his Pro Day testing results coming out of college were average to weak for a pro DB - that being said, watch some GOB draft him first round. ;o)

Might be some GOB family favorites on this draft board - Barron Miles Jr., and I think there is another relative of a former CFL player (?)

Agreed that Queens' Niklas Henning is an interesting prospect - if he shows promise on O-line, he could also be a surprise weapon to deploy at tight end; but that would take a CFL HC/OC willing to deviate from standard procedures - wonder if new HC Miller will show any outside the box CFL thinking (like using a big power back as well) ?

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:57 pm

OV Argo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 1:44 pm

shatto wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 12:19 pm Thanks OV for correcting the spelling of Djete's name. That will teach me to spell names from memory. Agree about a big RB but also don't think the team will go there. There are several DBs available and hopefully the team will take a flyer on one of them. A bit of a long shot,. if he gets through the Invitational Combine, is Chandler Jones. He only discovered he qualified as a Canadian when he was playing in Europe.

Wondering about last year's draft pick DBs - Assibo-Dadzie & Masuka - are they going to be in TC? - don't see either on the current roster; hope they do not turn out to be total waste draft picks.

Chandler Jones has the Div I resume that CFL thinkers prefer; maybe just a corner at that size, and his Pro Day testing results coming out of college were average to weak for a pro DB - that being said, watch some GOB draft him first round. ;o)

Might be some GOB family favorites on this draft board - Barron Miles Jr., and I think there is another relative of a former CFL player (?)

Agreed that Queens' Niklas Henning is an interesting prospect - if he shows promise on O-line, he could also be a surprise weapon to deploy at tight end; but that would take a CFL HC/OC willing to deviate from standard procedures - wonder if new HC Miller will show any outside the box CFL thinking (like using a big power back as well) ?

Did the Argos not just sign a power back recently?

gilthethrill wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2026 6:28 am

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:57 pm

OV Argo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 1:44 pm

Wondering about last year's draft pick DBs - Assibo-Dadzie & Masuka - are they going to be in TC? - don't see either on the current roster; hope they do not turn out to be total waste draft picks.

Chandler Jones has the Div I resume that CFL thinkers prefer; maybe just a corner at that size, and his Pro Day testing results coming out of college were average to weak for a pro DB - that being said, watch some GOB draft him first round. ;o)

Might be some GOB family favorites on this draft board - Barron Miles Jr., and I think there is another relative of a former CFL player (?)

Agreed that Queens' Niklas Henning is an interesting prospect - if he shows promise on O-line, he could also be a surprise weapon to deploy at tight end; but that would take a CFL HC/OC willing to deviate from standard procedures - wonder if new HC Miller will show any outside the box CFL thinking (like using a big power back as well) ?

Did the Argos not just sign a power back recently?

That is correct Ravi. Qualan Jones was signed on February 17, yet he is no longer listed on the Argos roster.

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2026 3:26 pm

gilthethrill wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2026 6:28 am

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:57 pm

Did the Argos not just sign a power back recently?

That is correct Ravi. Qualan Jones was signed on February 17, yet he is no longer listed on the Argos roster.

On the transactions page, it doesn't show that he has been deleted. Weird.

argolio wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:50 am More signings:
https://3downnation.com/2026/03/02/toro ... one-other/

gilthethrill wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 5:04 pm

argolio wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:50 am More signings:
https://3downnation.com/2026/03/02/toro ... one-other/

Good catch there argolio. Moving forward. In looking at the recent signings of rookie Americans, I noticed 2 players, OG Rush Reimer & RB Elijah Young participated in the 2025 Buffalo Bills TC. Is it possible former Argos front office employee Vince Magri put these 2 players on the Argos radar?