2025 CFL Draft Thread

[Will]

Which draft hopefuls will be joining the Argonauts tonight?

[OV Argo]

Which draft hopefuls will be joining the Argonauts tonight?

A very important draft IMO, considering all the loss of Canadian talent the Argos suffered this off-season.

A deeper draft on the defensive side IMO, but the Argos can address areas of need I hope. DT/DE, safety, RB, maybe more DBs or receivers. I guess they could always draft some more O-linemen or linebackers for good ole "depth" and futures. A QB selected ? We shall see.

[Will]

The global draft was held this morning. The Argos made the following selections:

#9: Valentin Senn/Connecticut/OL/Austria - I note that he has signed an NFL deal with the Cardinals.
#18: Soane Toia/San Jose State/DL/Tonga

Of the 18 selections made, 11 were either a punter and/or kicker.

[OV Argo]

The global draft was held this morning. The Argos made the following selections:

#9: Valentin Senn/Connecticut/OL/Austria - I note that he has signed an NFL deal with the Cardinals.
#18: Soane Toia/San Jose State/DL/Tonga

Of the 18 selections made, 11 were either a punter and/or kicker.

That #18 pick Toia has a pretty decent resume - Div I starter at DT - Argo area of need. Maybe he shows and has a great TC.

[ARGO57]

DL Jeremiah Ojo, the steal of the draft!

[OV Argo]

Ojo = excellent; one of the best U Sports DEs in some time. Argos now have 3 very promising young Canadian DEs (Ojo last years draft picks Hergott & Onyeka)

[OV Argo]

Ok, I'm a bit baffled as to why the Argos would pass on a chance to draft a just outstanding safety prospect in Findlay; guess some explanation will be given - maybe to get 2 picks for one ?

[ARGO57]

Ok, I'm a bit baffled as to why the Argos would pass on a chance to draft a just outstanding safety prospect in Findlay; guess some explanation will be given - maybe to get 2 picks for one ?

They swapped 2nd round picks with BC and also got the 29th pick, BC gets the 37th pick from the Argonauts.
Just drafted DL Paris Shand at 19.

[ArgoRavi]

Ok, I'm a bit baffled as to why the Argos would pass on a chance to draft a just outstanding safety prospect in Findlay; guess some explanation will be given - maybe to get 2 picks for one ?

Findlay ending up in BC is the best fit. I think there's a sense that Findlay's football career may not be a long one, given that he wants to be a doctor. His career may be longer at home in BC.

[RichK]

Ok, I'm a bit baffled as to why the Argos would pass on a chance to draft a just outstanding safety prospect in Findlay; guess some explanation will be given - maybe to get 2 picks for one ?

Findlay ending up in BC is the best fit. I think there's a sense that Findlay's football career may not be a long one, given that he wants to be a doctor. His career may be longer at home in BC.

The Findlay graphic on the broadcast said specifically that he wants to have a long CFL career before becoming a doctor. With his athletic strengths, his leadership, intelligence and family pedigree, he’s almost a can’t-miss prospect. I’m very surprised we passed on both him and Cumberbatch. I loved the first two picks but the rest leave me unmoved at this point.