Blue Bombers “Top up the Trenches” in 2019 CFL Draft

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Former Oak Park running back Brady Oliveira of the University of North Dakota was Winnipeg’s second round pick, and could very well be the heir apparent to Andrew Harris, another ex-Raider.

GM Kyle Walters returned to the trenches for his third and fourth round picks, selecting DL Connor Griffiths of the UBC Thunderbirds and Center Asotui Eli from the University of Hawaii.

Mount Allison Wide receiver Malik Richards, DL Tariq LaChance of the Bisons, Toronto DB Nick Hallett and DB Kerfalla Exume were selected in the fifth through ninth rounds.

It was also a big night for the U of M Bisons, who had seven players selected.

OL Zack Williams led the way when he was taken 28th overall in the third round by Calgary. Wide Receiver Shai Ross was a 5th round selection by Edmonton. Joining LaChance in the sixth round was DL Chris Larsen who went to Ottawa. Fellow DL’s Derek Dufault and Samson Abbott were seventh round selections of Hamilton and Ottawa respectively.

And rounding out the Bison picks was running back Jamel Lyles who is staying in his home province after being taken by the BC Lions.