2021 CFL draft

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CrazyCanuck89 wrote:
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:15 am
I think you guys go Logan Bandy at 4. He can play guard or tackle. The draft is deep in LBs and DBs, one of them is bound to be around in round 2.
Logan Bandy was taken by Saskatchewan in the fifth round, 38th overall.
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The Lions picked another defensive lineman in the fifth round, Alfred Green of Wilfrid Laurier. He's only listed at 233 lbs. That gives them four untested nationals at the position.
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With their final pick in the sixth round, 51st overall, the Lions take Calgary OL Tyler Packer.
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Among other notables in the draft, Calgary took Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard with the first of their two picks in the fifth round, 43rd overall.

https://3downnation.com/2021/05/04/stam ... cfl-draft/
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!ogan bandy wasnt drafted I wonder why?
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Reg18 wrote:
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!ogan bandy wasnt drafted I wonder why?
See above. He was taken by Saskatchewan in the fifth round.
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UBC head coach Blake Nill calls the Lions’ third-round pick, linebacker Ben Hladik, “the steal of the draft.” Howard Tsumura article:

https://varsityletters.ca/cfl-draft-202 ... en-hladik/
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How many from SFU were drafted ?
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TheLionKing wrote:
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How many from SFU were drafted ?
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IMO - the Lions did pretty well with this draft.

Addressed a big area of need (D-Line) with the 1st pick and got a guy with a decent Div I resume.

Got the former #1 rated prospect (Jackson) as a later pick (futures gamble that he doesn't stick in the NFL)

Hladik at #22 was a real steal IMO; guess the Lions will be going with 2 Canadian LBs (MLB and W-OLB) with Lokombo, Konar, former 1st overall Williams and now Hladik (big, super athletic LB - wonder if he might get some looks as an edge rusher?) - riches there in terms of NI LB talent.

And Dinos CanWest all-star O-lineman Packer late in the draft was maybe another real steal - huge, strong guy. I was very surprised he was not selected much earlier ?
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OV - 54:40 wrote:
Wed May 05, 2021 6:37 pm
IMO - the Lions did pretty well with this draft.

Addressed a big area of need (D-Line) with the 1st pick and got a guy with a decent Div I resume.

Got the former #1 rated prospect (Jackson) as a later pick (futures gamble that he doesn't stick in the NFL)

Hladik at #22 was a real steal IMO; guess the Lions will be going with 2 Canadian LBs (MLB and W-OLB) with Lokombo, Konar, former 1st overall Williams and now Hladik (big, super athletic LB - wonder if he might get some looks as an edge rusher?) - riches there in terms of NI LB talent.

And Dinos CanWest all-star O-lineman Packer late in the draft was maybe another real steal - huge, strong guy. I was very surprised he was not selected much earlier ?
Great draft , the Lions hit on some needs. I'm still a little confused why they didn't take a defensive back, in very deep draft.
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I like tge lions strategy for this draft. The higher picksmay not show up for a while but when and if tgey do we will get a good return on them Packer is still very new and with some experience he could be a good long term bet. And I am pleased with Hladik after reading his coaches comments. Great upside! Bring it on! I cant wait till camp!
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