The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Edmonton had the first selection after finishing last in the West Division with a 4-14 record.
The Calgary Stampeders selected Ben Labrosse, a defensive back out of McGill, with the fourth overall pick in Tuesday s CFL draft; a reach given he hasn’t played organized football in over a year. Salim Valji has more on how he s out to prove people wrong.
Joel Dublanko didn t have to wait long to learn where he ll be starting his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.