Top 10 CIS prospects for 2015 CFL draft

[gbill2004]

Heavy on scouts input, Justin Dunk presents the Top 10 list of CIS players to watch as the 2014 university football season unfolds, as always with an eye towards the 2015 CFL Draft.

Top 10

1) Daryl Waud, DL, Western, 6’4”, 291 pounds

Scouts take: “He was unblockable at the East West Bowl. He’s big and physical, a perfect interior defensive lineman in the CFL.”

“Big body, plugs up the holes and gets after the quarterback. Overpowers guards and centres. He does a good job of being a disruptive force on the defensive line.”

“He could be really good in the CFL. He’s just so big and athletic. You could see him potentially getting an NFL look down the road.”

“He needs to get a little bit better against the run. No one could block him in the 1-on-1s at East West.”

“He’s made a bunch of plays as a tight end for Western. He’s just a phenomenal athlete. He probably could be an all-star guard if he wanted to be.”

“I’m kind of surprised - I heard there was interest - he didn’t get an NCAA Division I scholarship.”

“He is a high-level box lacrosse player. This is his first off-season I’ve heard that he’s not playing lacrosse. It’s hindered his weight training and football development, but it’s helped him in some areas. You see how lacrosse has helped him in just how well and smooth he moves. You just don’t see guys as big as him that are as athletic as he is.”

2) Nick Demski, REC, Manitoba, 5’11”, 208 pounds

Scouts take: “He’s just smooth. He’s one of those players that doesn’t look like he’s moving that fast then runs right by you.”

“He has a great attitude, great football ability and great breakaway speed. He’s one of those kids that you give him the ball and he can create yards. The best thing about him is his attitude towards football.”

“He just needs to continue to get a little faster. He’s close to being fast enough, but he could get even faster. He needs to improve his route running. He has good hands.”

“He’s a pretty special player and does a little bit of everything. He’s kind of like an Andre Durie. He was a running back before and is much further along as a receiver than Anthony Coombs at the same point in their development. He’s very good after the catch. He has a lot of natural ball skills, playmaking ability and feel for the game. He’s just an all around athlete.”

“Most pro ready receiver we’ve seen at the East West Bowl in a while. Smooth, athletic, makes plays. Look for big things from him in the 2014 CIS season.”

“Scouts are salivating over him.”

3) Danny Groulx, OL, Laval, 6’6”, 335 pounds

Scouts take: “He’s really good, big and physical. I like him a lot. He plays tackle at Laval, he played some guard at East West. He plays with a real mean streak and he’s a big mauler.”

“He comes from a long line of offensive linemen from Laval.”

“Potential tackle in the CFL. Big athletic offensive linemen like him do not come around that often.”

4) Brandon Tennant, DL, Laval, 6’2”, 309 pounds

Scouts take: “He’s a big athletic kid - disruptive type. He’s very quick. He’s going to be a pretty good interior defensive lineman in the CFL.”

“He makes a lot of plays. He’s very quick. He needs to improve on his strength and athleticism.”

“Dominant inside during the week of practice at the East West Bowl. High energy player.”

5) Sukh Chungh, OL, Calgary, 6’2”, 288 pounds

Scouts take: “Big, tough kid - just like a big bear. He’s very physical and strong.”

“He’s got the perfect guard body. Chungh’s been very well coached by Steve Buratto out there at the University of Calgary.”

“You would like to see him improve his athleticism. He’s a brawler, mauler type lineman. It’s not always pretty but he gets the job done. He plays with an edge to him.”

“He wants to be a physical force and hit people.”

6) Addison Richards, REC, Regina, 6’4”, 202 pounds

Scouts take: “He’s just a physical specimen: big, tall and fast.”

“You cannot teach size, but you can teach everything else. He catches the ball away from his frame. He ran 4.65 seconds in the 40 – fast for his size.”

“He opened a lot of eyes at the East West Bowl.”

“He needs to get bigger, tougher and stronger. He can very easily become the next Jason Clermont, just the way he plays. He’s a faster version of Clermont. I don’t think he’s as physical as Clermont was, I think he could be a little more physical for his size.”

“Raw player with great physical attributes. He needs to work with a receiver coach and really fine tune his route running and awareness on the field.”

7) Sean McEwen, OL, Calgary, 6’2”, 297 pounds

Scouts take: “Technically sound and has been well coached.”

“He’s going to be an inside player. He has the ability to play guard or centre - just a road grader.”

“He tested and was a lot more athletic than I thought he was going to be. I think he’s more of a centre prospect.”

8) Karl Lavoie, OL, Laval, 6’3”, 283 pounds

Scouts take: “He needs to get a little more muscular and stronger. He’s got great feet. I think Lavoie has a lot of upside.”

“Great body type for an interior player. He has good feet, is strong and moves people.”

“He played centre all week at the East West Bowl and I think that position fits him the best for the pro game. He has some similarities to Greg Wojt. He just has to get a little bit bigger and continue to get stronger.”

9) Chris Ackie, DB/LB, Laurier, 6’0”, 215 pounds

Scouts take: “I think he’s a linebacker in the CFL, but he’s a good football player. He’s got a future as a prototypical weakside linebacker in the CFL.”

“He’s a beast - physically looked impressive. He would be the best CIS linebacker prospect right now even though he is listed as a DB. Phenomenal athlete who put up strong testing numbers at the East West Bowl.”

“He’s playing out of position at Laurier, but he’s big, physical, athletic and a strong kid. In the CFL he’s going to be a weakside linebacker.”

10) David Beard, OL, Alberta, 6’5”, 273 pounds

Scouts take: “Surprisingly athletic, he moves his feet very well, but he needs to put on more muscle mass. He did himself a favour with his East West performance.”

“To me he was the offensive lineman that jumped out the most at the East West Bowl. He’s got very good length an is a good athlete.”

“He’s a newly converted offensive lineman from being on the defensive line. He needs to get some more weight on his frame, continue to get stronger, but I would imagine a lot of teams were excited about him.”

“He’s still a little bit of a developmental kid, but there is a high upside with him. If he has a solid year he will rise up the rankings.”

Just on the outside

Jonathan Langa, LB, Saint Mary’s, 5’9”, 214 pounds

Tevaughn Campbell, DB, Regina, 5’11”, 183 pounds

Jake Harty, REC, Calgary, 6’1”, 207 pounds

[mfranc]

This is a much better draft class then last year. 2014's draft was thin but this one is very intriguing. Drafts picks will be a wanted commodity for this draft.

[Mike]

Just for the record, these aren't the top 15 prospects in the CIS. These are the top 15 prospects to watch, which is a bit different.

 

Either way, the Canadian Scouting Bureau list comes out today and I'm pretty curious about it. I'm expecting there to be a bunch of NCAA guys on there. Really REALLY deep draft class until the NFL starts sifting through it.

[gbill2004]

Just for the record, these aren't the top 15 prospects in the CIS. These are the top 15 prospects to watch, which is a bit different.

Either way, the Canadian Scouting Bureau list comes out today and I'm pretty curious about it. I'm expecting there to be a bunch of NCAA guys on there. Really REALLY deep draft class until the NFL starts sifting through it.

And just for the record this is a top 10 not top 15

[mfranc]

Just for the record, these aren't the top 15 prospects in the CIS. These are the top 15 prospects to watch, which is a bit different.

 

Either way, the Canadian Scouting Bureau list comes out today and I'm pretty curious about it. I'm expecting there to be a bunch of NCAA guys on there. Really REALLY deep draft class until the NFL starts sifting through it.

This is a year where having 3rd, 4th and 5th round picks aplenty may lead to some real gems.

[Mike]

 

Just for the record, these aren't the top 15 prospects in the CIS. These are the top 15 prospects to watch, which is a bit different.

Either way, the Canadian Scouting Bureau list comes out today and I'm pretty curious about it. I'm expecting there to be a bunch of NCAA guys on there. Really REALLY deep draft class until the NFL starts sifting through it.

And just for the record this is a top 10 not top 15

 

 

Touche. Used to the list being top 15. lol

[bearpants]

It's funny that a regular human being at 6'5 273 lbs would be a monster... but as an o-lineman my first thought is that guy is tiny and he'll need to put on some weight...

[gbill2004]

Does anyone know the exact draft picks we have in the 2015 draft?  I know we traded a 4th rounder for Brohm, a conditional pick for Portis and we got I believe a 4th rounder back in the Hall/Neufeld trade.  So we should have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounder (gave one up, but got one back).  Portis compensation pick is the unsure one I think. 

[Mike]

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

[gbill2004]

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

[Mike]

 

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

 

 

I'm aware. I was clarifying for everyone else. Don't worry, we all know you said it first.

[gbill2004]

 

 

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

 

 

I'm aware. I was clarifying for everyone else. Don't worry, we all know you said it first.

 

 

Thanks for clarifying my message that was already clear. 

[M.O.A.B.]

I would love to have Nic Demski in blue and gold

 

 

... and Danny Groulx too

[Tehedra]

Does anyone know the conditions on Portis?  We could really use some extra picks this year with how well the current draft seems to look for OL.  We could actually draft a couple OL this year and might even be lucky enough for a defensive player on top of that.  Would be nice to get a bunch of OL into development so that we have some Canadian talent across the line as the years go on.

[bigg jay]

Does anyone know the exact draft picks we have in the 2015 draft?  I know we traded a 4th rounder for Brohm, a conditional pick for Portis and we got I believe a 4th rounder back in the Hall/Neufeld trade.  So we should have a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounder (gave one up, but got one back).  Portis compensation pick is the unsure one I think. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

 

 

I'm aware. I was clarifying for everyone else. Don't worry, we all know you said it first.

 

 

Thanks for clarifying my message that was already clear. 

 

 

Not to interupt your pissing match or anything, but your original post was not clear that they were both conditional picks.  You said we traded a 4th round pick, not a conditional pick which will turn out to be a 4th rounder.

[M.O.A.B.]

Honestly, we should trade Watson for a high draft pick.

[Mike]

 

 

 

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

 

 

I'm aware. I was clarifying for everyone else. Don't worry, we all know you said it first.

 

 

Thanks for clarifying my message that was already clear. 

 

 

Please just get over yourself already, not every interjection or addition to information you are providing is meant to be a slight on you.

 

You're one of the members on this site who contributes the most as far as information goes but the way you seek credit and want to be acknowledged for it is so tiring to deal with.

[mfranc]

Honestly, we should trade Watson for a high draft pick.

How high of a pick do you think you could get for him? Somebody may trade a second or third rounder.

[Mike]

Honestly, we should trade Watson for a high draft pick.

 

I certainly wouldn't. Makes no sense, we can't constantly be recycling talent for potential assets in the Canadian talent pool.

[gbill2004]

 

 

 

 

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

 

 

I'm aware. I was clarifying for everyone else. Don't worry, we all know you said it first.

 

 

Thanks for clarifying my message that was already clear. 

 

 

Please just get over yourself already, not every interjection or addition to information you are providing is meant to be a slight on you.

 

You're one of the members on this site who contributes the most as far as information goes but the way you seek credit and want to be acknowledged for it is so tiring to deal with.

 

 

Actually you need to get over yourself.  You come across a very arrogant and a "know it all".

[Tehedra]

Let's just agree that between you, 17to85, and Mike you can all come across that way sometimes and just move on back to the discussion; although I think Mike is more because of his avatar lol

[Noeller]

 

 

 

 

 

The Brohm and Portis deals are both conditional picks.

 

Brohm will be a 4th rounder based on where we are in the season (was a 2-4 round pick based on games started).  And yes I stated Portis was a conditional pick. 

 

 

I'm aware. I was clarifying for everyone else. Don't worry, we all know you said it first.

 

 

Thanks for clarifying my message that was already clear. 

 

 

Please just get over yourself already, not every interjection or addition to information you are providing is meant to be a slight on you.

 

You're one of the members on this site who contributes the most as far as information goes but the way you seek credit and want to be acknowledged for it is so tiring to deal with.

 

 

Actually you need to get over yourself.  You come across a very arrogant and a "know it all".

 

You both do, and that's what makes this thread most entertaining #ImMostImportant #NoIMMostImportant #MommmmmmmmmmmHeCalledMeNames

[Jpan85]

Would not be looking anywhere other than a O-linemen that will come in a compete for a spot from day one. Other than d-lineman that's what I would be looking to do in the first round.

[Mike]

Would not be looking anywhere other than a O-linemen that will come in a compete for a spot from day one. Other than d-lineman that's what I would be looking to do in the first round.

 

Depending on what the NFL thinks of some of these guys, it very well may be possible. But I think when it all shakes down, there are a LOT of skill position guys who could make an impact in this draft class.

[Jpan85]

Is Brandon Bridge also going to be available in this draft too? QB from South Alabama via Toronto.