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Welcome to CFL Combine week!
The CFL Combine presented by Anytime Fitness Canada is set for this weekend, March 27 to 29, in Edmonton. With top draft eligible prospects gathering for three days of testing and on-field practices, this weekend serves as the last major signpost before the 2026 CFL Draft next month.
With such an important event right around the corner, here are five prospects to watch this weekend in the Alberta capital.
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AAMARII NOTICE | DEFENSIVE LINEMAN | COASTAL CAROLINA
Will Aamarii Notice turn heads this week in Edmonton? (Coastal Carolina Athletics)
If Aamarii Notice impresses in on-field work as many anticipate, we could be talking about a further move up the rankings for the Toronto product. Already up three spots to 16 in the Scouting Bureau’s winter rankings, Notice looks in decent shape to be selected in one of the first two rounds of next month’s draft with a huge opportunity at the Combine.
Establishing himself as a strong interior force over four years at Idaho and Coastal Carolina, Notice recorded 18 defensive tackles in his senior season with the Chanticleers. Listed at six-foot-three and 285 pounds, Notice should garner plenty of interest this weekend knowing how CFL teams covet impact making Canadian defensive linemen.
NATE DEMONTAGNAC | RECEIVER | NORTH DAKOTA
Nate DeMontagnac was ranked No. 18 on the winter edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau Rankings (North Dakota Athletics)
Nate DeMontagnac should generate plenty of attention this week in Edmonton. After not featuring in the Scouting Bureau’s initial list in August, Mississauga’s DeMontagnac debuted at 18 in January’s rankings. And with his combination of size and speed, DeMontagnac could easily raise his stock this weekend.
Expected to excel during testing in the speed and agility drills, all eyes will be on DeMontagnac during the 40-yard dash and 3-cone drill. And having just completed North Dakota’s pro day last week, he should be in top form. Last season as a senior with the Fighting Hawks, DeMontagnac racked up 38 receptions, 462 yards and two touchdowns in 14 appearances.
ÉMERIC BOUTIN | FULLBACK/TIGHT END | LAVAL
After he was the only U SPORTS player on the winter edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau Rankings, what will Émeric Boutin do at the CFL Combine this week? (Laval Athletics)
There will be a decent amount of hype following Émeric Boutin around this weekend. He’ll arrive in Edmonton as the top ranked U SPORTS prospect after debuting at 20 on the Scouting Bureau’s winter list. And with a pair of first team All-Canadian nods and a Vanier Cup title over two seasons with the Rouge et Or, Boutin comes to the Combine with a solid resume.
This weekend’s format should be a perfect fit for Boutin’s unique and versatile skillset. He can show off his running, receiving and blocking ability during on field work, as teams will be able to evaluate a potential fit on offence and/or special teams. The self-professed fitness freak also has a chance to turn heads if he posts solid testing results across the board, as many are expecting.
OSASERE ODEMWINGIE | LINEBACKER | CALGARY
How will Osasere Odemwingie do in this week’s CFL Combine? (Calgary Dinos Athletics)
Osasere Odemwingie just completed his hometown football experience with his fourth year at the University of Calgary. Odemwingie played his minor, high school, and university football in his hometown and enters Combine weekend as one of this year’s top attending linebackers.
Odemwingie’s stock steadily rose in four years with the Dinos, and he cemented himself as one of this year’s top prospects in his junior and senior seasons. Over the last two years, Odemwingie has racked up 93 defensive tackles and three sacks, and he’ll have lots of eyes on him this weekend, especially once on field work begins.
CARTER KETTYLE | RECEIVER | ALBERTA
Carter Kettyle will look to turn heads at this week’s CFL Combine (Alberta Athletics)
The second receiver we’re focusing on, Carter Kettyle doesn’t have to go far for his Combine experience. After four years in Edmonton at the University of Alberta, Kettyle joins DeMontagnac as one of the potential showstoppers in the 40-yard dash this weekend.
Kettyle put together a solid four years with the Golden Bears, but his status as a top prospect for this year’s draft was underlined with his senior season. Last year saw Kettyle finish fifth overall amongst Canada West receivers with 610 yards, while his eight touchdown catches were second in the conference.
