Canadian linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga signs undrafted free agent contract with the Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft Canadian linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga has signed with the LA Chargers, Ogbongbemiga was born in Nigeria and raised in Calgary, Alberta just a couple of hours down the road from Chuba Hubbard, the Canadian running back that headlined the 2021 Canadian NFL Draft class alongside Jevon Holland, BenjaminContinue reading “Canadian linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga signs undrafted free agent contract with the Chargers”

Alaric Jackson signs with Los Angeles Rams after unexpectedly going undrafted in 2021 NFL Draft

Following the 2021 NFL Draft which went on over the weekend Alaric Jackson has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson who was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario joins Joshua Palmer at the new SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after he was selected in the third round by the Los Angeles Chargers.Continue reading “Alaric Jackson signs with Los Angeles Rams after unexpectedly going undrafted in 2021 NFL Draft”

University of Montreal offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage signs contract with Seattle Seahawks following 2021 NFL Draft

Over the weekend, from Thursday through Saturday there were four Canadian athletes drafted into the NFL. The Miami Dolphins selected Jevon Holland of Oregon, Washington picked up Benjamin St Juste from Minnesota University, Volunteers’ receiver Joshua Palmer was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers and Chuba Hubbard was picked by Matt Rhule and company ofContinue reading “University of Montreal offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage signs contract with Seattle Seahawks following 2021 NFL Draft”

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”

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?”

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”

Merton Theagene and Khalid Campbell to follow in Stanford’s Brendon Barrow’s footsteps as impactful Canadian running backs at CAI

Over recent years we have seen a consistent growth in Canadian talent in the game of football. A large number of Canadian athletes have been able to go across the border, stateside and have tremendous careers in both the NCAA and the NFL. In the 2020 NFL Draft it was showcased with Canadians going inContinue reading “Merton Theagene and Khalid Campbell to follow in Stanford’s Brendon Barrow’s footsteps as impactful Canadian running backs at CAI”

JZ’s Scouting Reports; “Dreams keep coming true” for Canadian receiver Dylan Djete

When Chase Claypool was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers dreams became reachable for many Canadian football players. For years the only Canadian athletes showcased on the big stage were offensive and defensive linemen. Players like Tyrone Crawford, David Onyemata and Laurent Duvernay Tardif were often marketedContinue reading “JZ’s Scouting Reports; “Dreams keep coming true” for Canadian receiver Dylan Djete”

“I’ve done so much to get to this point, I can’t stop now.” more than five Canadians projected to be drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft

This year, north of the USA-Canada border history will be made. For the first time in the history of the NFL more than 4 Canadians will be drafted into the NFL, 6 are expected to be drafted from Thursday April 29th through Saturday May 1st, breaking the record for the 4 Canadians drafted in bothContinue reading ““I’ve done so much to get to this point, I can’t stop now.” more than five Canadians projected to be drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft”