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REDBLACKS add a pair of specialists in 2026 CFL Global Draft
The Ottawa REDBLACKS selected a pair of specialists in Wednesday’s 2026 CFL Global Draft, including South African Aidan Laros from the University of Kentucky and Paul Geelen from the Netherlands ...
REDBLACKS targeted specific type of players in 2026 Canadian Draft
The Ottawa REDBLACKS went looking for “dogs” in Tuesday’s CFL Draft.
Adding players with a bit of snarl and physicality in their game fits into the kind of attitude and culture ...
REDBLACKS select seven players in 2026 CFL Canadian Draft
First round (#1) —OL Giordano Vaccaro (Purdue)
Vaccaro finished his collegiate career at Purdue where he suited up in all 12 games for the Boilermakers last season. Prior to heading to the NCAA, ...
REDBLACKS fell in love with first overall pick Vaccaro
It wasn’t as if the Ottawa REDBLACKS just decided they liked Giordano Vaccaro in the days and weeks leading into the CFL Draft.
They fell in love with the 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive ...
REDBLACKS brass delighted by draft day additions
Rarely does a team leave the war room feeling like they got everything they wanted, but for the Ottawa REDBLACKS, this CFL Draft proved lucky.
The night began with Nick Mardner becoming the ...
REDBLACKS building for future with CFL Draft preparation
Only a couple of weeks separate the Ottawa REDBLACKS and draft night, which is set to take place on Tuesday, April 30th.
As the day looms, more focus is placed on the draft, but in actuality, the ...
Tues, April 30 @ 7 PM.
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Do you want to see all the sites and sounds of the 2024 CFL DRAFT at a party with other R-Nation fans?
Bring your family and friends to Crust & Crate at Lansdowne on April 30, from 7 PM to ...
REDBLACKS sign 2023 first overall pick Dontae Bull
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed 2023 first overall draft pick, national offensive lineman Dontae Bull to a CFL rookie contract, the team announced today.
“When drafting a player first overall, ...
BEHIND THE R | 2023 CFL Draft Night
With the 1st overall pick in the 2023 CFL Draft, the Ottawa RedBlacks have selected Dontae Bull from Fresno State University.
2023 CFL Draft Tracker
The 2023 CFL Draft has begun, with your Ottawa REDBLACKS selecting first overall. Follow along on this page to see who we pick!
Round 1, Pick 1: Dontae Bull OL, Fresno State
The Ottawa REDBLACKS ...
REDBLACKS sign first overall Global Draft selection Blessman Ta’ala
The Ottawa REDBLACKS on Tuesday announced the club has signed first-overall Global Draft selection Blessman Ta’ala.
“Blessman was a four-year starter at the University of Hawaii, and played ...
REDBLACKS add two players in 2023 CFL Global Draft
The Ottawa REDBLACKS selected Samoan defensive lineman Blessman Ta’ala with the first overall selection in the 2023 CFL Global Draft on Tuesday.
With their second selection, 10th overall, ...
REDBLACKS Set For Draft Day 2023
Today will be a busy day for the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 officially marks the dawning of a new season, as both the CFL Global Draft, and CFL Draft take place; beginning at 11:00am ...
Stress, anxiety, happiness, and celebration: REDBLACKS reflect on their CFL Draft experience
The CFL Draft is a time of excitement.
Nine franchises have a renewed sense of optimism, expecting to win a Grey Cup in November, and for the 72 players about to be taken, they sit with ...
REDBLACKS transactions: May 1, 2023
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following signings, today:
American defensive back Skyler Thomas
HEIGHT: 5-9 | WEIGHT: 185 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1998-04-08
HOMETOWN: Whittier, CA | SCHOOL: ...
REDBLACKS taking final steps in CFL Draft preparation
The clock is ticking.
When the CFL Draft gets underway on Tuesday night, the Ottawa REDBLACKS will find themselves on the clock, currently set to make the first-overall selection. It has been a ...
Top 10 draft picks in Ottawa REDBLACKS history
The CFL Draft is fast approaching, and the Ottawa REDBLACKS hold the first overall pick. In the past, they have built franchise greats from their selections and found players who brought them to ...
Tues, May 2 | DRAFT VIEWING PARTY
REDBLACKS Draft Viewing Party
Do you want to see all the sites and sounds of the 2023 CFL DRAFT at a party with other R-Nation fans?
Bring your family and friends to Otto’s Club at TD Place on ...
Decisions complicated by “consistent” talent at the CFL Combine
The CFL Draft continues to rapidly approach for the Ottawa REDBLACKS, who hold the number one selection, and the most picks overall of any franchise.
With the combine having recently come and ...
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