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Elic Ayomanor Tops Final CFL Draft Rankings After NFL Selection

The Stanford receiver, drafted by the Tennessee Titans, leads the CFL scouting bureau's spring list as the Calgary Stampeders prepare for the first pick in Tuesday's draft.

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Wide receiver Elic Ayomanor during Stanford football Pro Day event in Stanford, Calif., on March 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jeff Chiu
Wide receiver Elic Ayomanor during Stanford football Pro Day event in Stanford, Calif., Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Overview

  • Elic Ayomanor, a Stanford receiver and Medicine Hat native, rose from third to first in the CFL scouting bureau's final spring rankings ahead of the April 29 draft.
  • Ayomanor was selected in the fourth round of the NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans on April 26, raising questions about his CFL availability.
  • The Calgary Stampeders hold the first overall pick in the CFL draft and have four selections in the first 20 picks, shaping their strategy around the updated rankings.
  • Indian quarterback Kurtis Rourke, previously ranked first, dropped to second and was picked in the NFL draft's seventh round by the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Thirteen of the top-20 CFL prospects hail from NCAA programs, with the remaining seven coming from U Sports institutions, reflecting a diverse talent pool.