Sights, Sounds and Social: #CFLCombine

The who’s who of Canadian football descended on Toronto this past weekend for the CFL National Combine presented by New Era, and the performances of the prospects there did not disappoint.

Whether it was Queen’s receiver Chris Osei-Kusi ripping off an electric 4.47 in the 40-yard dash, German linebacker Thiadric Hansen’s 38-inch vertical or UBC quarterback Michael O’Connor’s smooth throwing motion, there was plenty of talent on display.

Here are some highlights from the weekend on social.

Reps. #CFLCombine | #PullTogether pic.twitter.com/iw9EpXRiUC

— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) March 23, 2019

We’re all set for Day 2 at the home of the @Varsity_Blues. 🏃‍♂️#CFLCombine | @NewEraCanada pic.twitter.com/ol8j3VQi5u

— CFL (@CFL) March 24, 2019

A total of 18 players from Europe were in attendance, trying to seize the opportunity in front of the brass from all nine CFL franchises.

 

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Fin de cet incroyable #CFLCombine 2019 présenté par @neweracanada pour nos 4 français 🇫🇷. Ils ont laissé beaucoup d’énergie 💪 sur le terrain pour montrer leurs talents aux 9 franchises de la @cfl 🏈. Stay tuned fin Avril 👌🤞Bravo @benji3_p, @gnahoua, @mrouyer_51 et @playmaker_x22 #FierDeVous #AllezLesBleus Retrouvez leurs performances sur https://www.cfl.ca/2019-cfl-national-combine-global-players/

A post shared by FF de Football Américain (@fffa_officiel) on Mar 24, 2019 at 1:47pm PDT

 

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N’abandonne jamais ton rêve 🙏🏾. @johanyjutras : 📷 #fitnessmotivation #motivation #success ##nevergiveup #cfl #cflcombine #2019 #jump #vertical #agility #strong #athlete #workout #process #challenge

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Offensive lineman Zach Wilkinson — a Vancouver, B.C. native who played his college football down south at FCS Northern Colorado — turned heads as much with his off-field demeanour as his on-field performance.

“I love this great country.”

Catching up with 🇨🇦 OL @zachowilkinson (@UNC_Bears) after his 1-on-1s.#CFLCombine | @NewEraCanada pic.twitter.com/fyikrSueX8

— CFL (@CFL) March 24, 2019

Lots of greats moments at #CFLCombine, one of my fave was watching @zachowilkinson walk around and personally thank every person in the building. He shook the hand of every single coach, scout, GM, team rep, league staff, etc.

— Eric Noivo (@ericnoivo) March 24, 2019

 

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Grateful for the chance we had this week end and for what we have accomplished. Thank you to the @cfl for giving us the chance to participate to the national combine presented by @neweracanada. Special thanks to the man @g_grizzly, the real MVP. We just getting started. 🇫🇷

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Thank you CFL. It was a one of a Kind experience and i had so much fun competing against some really good canadians. Lets See what is in the future, until next Time Canada! #widereceiver #CFL #Combine #canadianfootball #marburgmercenaries #toronto #fifteen #afvd #gfl

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The Pinball Foundation chimed in with a great throwback ft. the Toronto Argonauts legend.

“The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions”👍🏈

Congratulations to the new crop of talented @CFL prospects who competed in the CFL Combine this past weekend. Keep grinding and don’t settle for mediocrity. #MondayMotivation #CFLCombine #CFL pic.twitter.com/iPoCRWPYtG

— Pinball Foundation (@PinballFdn) March 25, 2019

BC Lions director of Canadian scouting and three-time Grey Cup champion Geroy Simon was effusive in his praise for the 2019 draft class.

Very impressive weekend at the @CFL Combine! This is the best crop of talent I’ve ever seen leading into the draft. #talentfindingtalent thank you @UofTSportandRec for your hospitality.

— Geroy Simon (@geroysimon) March 24, 2019

New league partner New Era brought the heat with some unique jerseys that were well-received by players and fans alike

The #CFLCombine took place this weekend! 🏈 Big shoutout to all the athletes going hard! 🙏🏽 @CFL 🏆 #letsgo pic.twitter.com/iTLutAUEsO

— New Era Canada (@NewEraCanada) March 26, 2019

S/o to the @CFL for an amazing weekend experience for us Athletes to be able to showcase ourself and create memories that will last a life time. #NewEra Looking forward to what’s to come. https://t.co/5wnzrplGJX

— jαmєl lчlєs (@Jamel_Lyles22) March 26, 2019