TORONTO — The 2024 CFL Global Draft offers teams the opportunity to add talent from all over the world.
The Edmonton Elks started things off with American-Samoan linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements, followed by the Ottawa REDBLACKS selecting Australian punter Matt Hayball.
It’s the culmination of months and years of work for prospects as they wait to begin their professional careers. It’s also a crucial point for scouts, coaches and executives, who work exhaustingly all year-round to evaluate these players.
CFL.ca brings you reactions from teams and players during the 2024 CFL Global Draft.
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🗣️ Lets get the work in 🗣️
Eteva Mauga-Clements (@Emauga22) sends his first message to the fans as a member of the Edmonton Elks. #OurTeamOurCity #GoElks #CFL pic.twitter.com/bSeuTBrke9
— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) April 30, 2024
"You're going to come in and do some great things for us."
Making the call to @Emauga22.#OurTeamOurCity #GoElks #CFLDraft pic.twitter.com/QBCAJvsgX9
— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) April 30, 2024
Got our guy🛬
We are proud to select P Matt Hayball from 🇦🇺 as our second overall pick in the #GlobalDraft! pic.twitter.com/ke6KB4rRLn
— Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) April 30, 2024
"You're a hell of a football player, man — we're hyped to have you!"
Relive the moment Head Coach Corey Mace connected with Global Pick Tyrone Taleni! pic.twitter.com/U7kNhV2s1A
— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) April 30, 2024
"We Global!" 🌏
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have selected two prospects in the 2024 CFL Global Draft — Tyrone Taleni & Jordy Sandy.
📰 https://t.co/DSAgaAKi0g pic.twitter.com/jSYstJ8b1S
— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) April 30, 2024
With the 4th overall pick in the #GlobalDraft, the Stampeders select 🇳🇿 receiver Ron Tiavaasue!
Welcome to Calgary, @AhlamRon!#TogetherWeRide🐎 pic.twitter.com/km6CRlPIct
— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) April 30, 2024
Our #GlobalDraft picks 🌎
We’ve selected P Nik Constantinou out of @AggieFootball and TE Thomas Yassmin out of @Utah_Football.#HamiltonProud | @TELUS pic.twitter.com/s3KX2BJIoP
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) April 30, 2024
An unforgettable moment.
Dylan made our second #GlobalDraft selection this morning 🗳️#HamiltonProud | @ticatsfan7 | @TELUS pic.twitter.com/pp5lRYGBcR
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) April 30, 2024
The 2024 #CFL Global picks are in! 🌎
The #BCLions select P/K Carl Meyer 🇿🇦 (round 1, pick 6) & P Tory Taylor 🇦🇺 (round 2, pick 15)
Welcome to the Den 🦁 pic.twitter.com/NLMtGIRFLb
— BC LIONS (@BCLions) April 30, 2024
We have selected Jeremy Edwards & Denzel Daxon in this year's CFL Global Draft. pic.twitter.com/nIq7d5mEwK
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) April 30, 2024
We have selected linebacker Fabian Weitz of the @CenturionsCGN with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 CFL Global Draft. #ForTheW pic.twitter.com/9EEqr0Gyzj
— Winnipeg Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) April 30, 2024
Avec notre 1er choix du repêchage mondial 🌎, nous avons sélectionné le botteur, Sam Clark (James Madison) et le joueur de ligne offensif, Nouredin Nouili (Nebraska).
With our first-round pick of the #GlobalDraft, we have selected punter Sam Clark (James Madison), and offensive… pic.twitter.com/1E76mzym6k
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) April 30, 2024