Edmonton born and raised running back Chuba Hubbard out of Oklahoma State gets the call in round four of the 2021 NFL Draft from the Carolina Panthers

With the 126th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers draft Chuba Hubbard, running back, Oklahoma State. Hubbard, a Canadian running back who was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta is the fourth Canadian-born athlete drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft, tying the previous record set in 2012. He’s alongside Jevon Holland,Continue reading “Edmonton born and raised running back Chuba Hubbard out of Oklahoma State gets the call in round four of the 2021 NFL Draft from the Carolina Panthers”

Brampton-raised receiver Joshua Palmer out of Tennessee drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 NFL Draft

After seeing both Jevon Holland and Benjamin St Juste get selected on the defensive side of the ball fellow Canadian Joshua Palmer thought he’d put his name in the mix. Getting the call from the Los Angeles Chargers at 77th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft Palmer looks to join Nkeal Harry and Chase ClaypoolContinue reading “Brampton-raised receiver Joshua Palmer out of Tennessee drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 NFL Draft”

Montreal’s very own Benjamin St Juste gets the call on day two of 2021 NFL Draft from the Washington Football Team

Following Jevon Holland’s Canadian introduction to the 2021 NFL Draft at just 36th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and the 6th pick in the second round we now see fellow Canadian defensive back Benjamin St Juste joining him in the NFL. St Juste was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and played hisContinue reading “Montreal’s very own Benjamin St Juste gets the call on day two of 2021 NFL Draft from the Washington Football Team”

Its Draft Day! What Canadians should we have eyes on in this weekend’s NFL Draft?

In this year’s NFL Draft, starting tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern Day Light Time we will see 259 players selected over the span of seven rounds and have opportunities to play in the NFL. The first round of the NFL Draft is tonight, Thursday April 29th, rounds two and three will be on Friday, AprilContinue reading “Its Draft Day! What Canadians should we have eyes on in this weekend’s NFL Draft?”

“Stay grounded.” former number one recruit Max Browne tells his football story and educates next generation of athletes

In 2013 there was a wave of great football players that were introduced to the NCAA. Looking back at it today it may be one of the more successful recruiting classes of recent history. Some prime examples that you can name from the group would be Derrick Henry, Jaylon Smith, Chris Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, AlvinContinue reading ““Stay grounded.” former number one recruit Max Browne tells his football story and educates next generation of athletes”

CFL’s Micah Awe verifies 2021 Draft prospect Alain Cimankinda’s combine performance through Purpleshift

Earlier in this calendar year, the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Micah Awe. Awe has spent 3 seasons in the CFL split between the BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts, he’s made 154 tackles and forced 3 turnovers over the span of his 35 games played in the league but as of recent his impact offContinue reading “CFL’s Micah Awe verifies 2021 Draft prospect Alain Cimankinda’s combine performance through Purpleshift”

8 Canadians look to get drafted in 2021 NFL Draft, the stats behind the prospects

On Thursday April 29th the 2021 NFL Draft will start. Going until Saturday May 1st, unlike previous years this NFL Draft class features a number of Canadian athletes. There are 6 Canadian-born football players that are expected to be drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft which coming off of a 2020 Draft where both ChaseContinue reading “8 Canadians look to get drafted in 2021 NFL Draft, the stats behind the prospects”

Ottawa natives Dylan St. Pierre and Alain Cimankinda headline CFL combine, represent the 613 in 2021 CFL Draft

In this year’s CFL Draft there is plenty of Canadian talent. There are several talented football players from both the NCAA and U-Sports looking to make an impact at the professional stage in the CFL but one thing that sticks out a lot in this year’s CFL Draft is the number of athletes from Ontario.Continue reading “Ottawa natives Dylan St. Pierre and Alain Cimankinda headline CFL combine, represent the 613 in 2021 CFL Draft”

Retired CFL Quarterback Danny O’Brien “Paying it forward” with new coaching opportunity at Penn State University

When the CFL returned to the city of Ottawa in 2014 lives were changed. A number of athletes got their first professional opportunities, coaches got their foot in the door for the first time and numerous individuals fell in love with the football culture in Ottawa, Danny O’Brien was among those people. O’Brien, a productContinue reading “Retired CFL Quarterback Danny O’Brien “Paying it forward” with new coaching opportunity at Penn State University”