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5mo ago

Calgary Stampeders Weigh Options Ahead of CFL Draft with League-High 10 Picks

Holding the first overall pick, Calgary considers trades and top prospects to address roster needs after a rare playoff miss.

Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson walks off the field at halftime of CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
A football sits on the sidelines as the Calgary Stampeders run drills during opening day of training camp in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Overview

  • The Calgary Stampeders enter the 2025 CFL draft with 10 selections, including the first and eighth overall picks, the most of any team in the league.
  • Calgary is exploring the possibility of trading draft picks, including the first overall, to acquire veteran players to strengthen their roster.
  • Top Canadian draft prospects Elic Ayomanor, Kurtis Rourke, and Paris Shand are expected to be designated as CFL futures picks due to their NFL affiliations.
  • Receiver Keelan White, praised as the draft’s best player by CFL analyst Jim Barker, is a strong candidate for Calgary’s first overall pick to address positional needs.
  • The 2025 CFL draft will feature 72 selections over eight rounds, starting with the CFL global draft on April 29, where each team will select two international players.