Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 CFL Draft

TUESDAY, MAY 2 AT 8 P.M. ET. ON TSN AND CFL.CA’S DRAFT TRACKER

TORONTO — The CFL Draft kicks off on May 2 at 8 p.m. on TSN and CFL.ca’s Draft Tracker as all nine CFL teams zero in on the country’s top amateur talent.

The first two rounds, including commentary and in-depth analysis, will be broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET on TSN – Canada’s home of the CFL. Exclusive coverage of Rounds 3-8 can be streamed live on TSN+.

TSN’s Farhan Lalji hosts the network’s live draft coverage, joined by the CFL ON TSN roster, including analysts Duane Forde, Marshall Ferguson, and Jim Barker, with reports from TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor. The panel breaks down each draft selection and delivers player profiles and interviews with key newsmakers from around the league.

The entire draft can be followed along on CFL.ca’s Official Draft Tracker and CFL Social (@CFL).

Earlier in the day, the world’s top talent is on full display as the 2023 CFL Global Draft gets underway at 11 a.m. ET. This can followed along on CFL.ca’s Global Draft Tracker and CFL Social (@CFL).

CFL.ca is your source for all the latest news and analysis surrounding the CFL Draft, including a live draft tracker and reactions from the players:

CFL Draft Tracker: View entire selection order

The 2023 CFL Draft is in the books and CFL.ca has every pick from all eight rounds.

2023 CFL Draft arrives with options for REDBLACKS

The CFL Draft is upon us and the Ottawa REDBLACKS have a plethora of decisions in front of them with the first overall pick.

Scouting Analysis

Mock 2.0: Who's going first overall?

With the 2023 CFL Draft just a few days away, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson is back with his final Mock Draft, offering up every selection in all eight rounds.

What should the REDBLACKS do with the No. 1 pick?

With the first overall pick in the CFL Draft, the Ottawa REDBLACKS have plenty of options that can impact their present and future.

Ferguson: Scouting Bureau sets up an intriguing CFL Draft

With the Spring edition of the CFL’s Scouting Bureau released, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson assesses a list that’s NCAA top-heavy and what that might mean for the May 2 CFL Draft.

Matthew Bergeron takes top spot in Spring Scouting Bureau Rankings

Syracuse University offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron has climbed to top spot in the Spring Edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau.

O'Leary: How will pro days impact the CFL Draft?

Assessing how long a team may have to wait for an NFL-bound player is part of the CFL Drafting game, says CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary, but the 2023 CFL Draft seems to be bursting with Canadians with NFL opportunities.

Nye: Hometown CFL Draft matches

With the May 2 CFL Draft looming, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye makes a hometown selection for each of the league’s nine teams.

Prospect Profiles

On and off field experiences shaped Gee-Gees' James Peter

Linebacker James Peter is ready for the CFL Draft, after a full experience on and off the field as a member of the Ottawa Gee-Gees. He shares his story with CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary.

O'Leary: Lake Korte-Moore's unique path to the CFL Draft

UBC Thunderbirds defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore’s path to the CFL Draft isn’t a straight line, point A to B journey, but the former competitive skier is ready to make an impact on the league.

O'Leary: Bennett ready for any opportunity in the CFL

Regina Rams’ defensive lineman Anthony Bennett knows that as he readies for a CFL career, his best ability is malleability.

Landry: Daniel Oladejo's big combine splash

CFL.ca’s Don Landry goes full diving judge as he evaluates the splash that Ottawa receiver Daniel Oladejo made at the CFL Combine presented by New Era.

Receivers make names for themselves at Combine

A talented group of receivers showed out this past week at the CFL Combine presented by New Era and raised their stock ahead of the May 2 draft.

Landry: Anthony Bennett's secret to Combine success

Anthony Bennett admits there was pressure around him at the CFL Combine, writes CFL.ca’s Don Landry, but the Regina Rams’ d-lineman embraced it and turned it, with great results.

O'Leary: Aidan John aims for a path to the Draft

A strong day at the CFL Combine presented by New Era from Saint Mary’s defensive lineman Aidan John could make him the latest player to from the Invitational/regional combine to the CFL Draft.

Tait: Dayton Black feels fortunate heading to CFL Draft

Saskatchewan Huskies’ offensive lineman Dayton Black went through a medical scare in 2020 that almost led to the amputation of his leg, he tells Bluebombers.com’s Ed Tait. On Tuesday, he’ll hope to hear his name called in the CFL Draft.

Stock Assessments

Stock Assessment: Running backs and linebackers

CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson sizes up who excelled and who left something to be desired among the running backs and linebackers at the CFL Combine presented by New Era.

Stock Assessment: Receivers and defensive backs

CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson dives into the work put in by the receivers and defensive backs at the CFL Combine presented by New Era to give you his take on whose stock rose and fell.

Stock Assessment: Breaking down the trenches

With the CFL Combine presented by New Era in the books, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson tells us whose stock rose and fell in Edmonton and how it may impact them at the CFL Draft on May 2.

Historical Look

The Art of the Steal: 10 hidden CFL Draft gems

With the 2023 CFL Draft right around the corner, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye has 10 of his draft day steals.

CFL Draft Rewind: Eight years of first rounders

With the 2023 CFL Draft just around the corner, CFL.ca looks back on the last eight years of first-round draft picks from across the league.

Cauz: My favourite CFL Draft picks of all time

CFL.ca’s Matthew Cauz takes a look back at his favourite CFL Draft picks of all time.

CFL Global Draft

2023 Global Draft Tracker: View order

The 2023 Global Draft is completed as defensive lineman Blessman Ta’ala went first overall to the Ottawa REDBLACKS.

How Spanish DL Alejandro Fernandez grew into an All-Star

Spanish defensive lineman Alejandro Fernandez is hungry for an opportunity in the CFL and is hopeful that it comes through the Global Draft on May 2.

Blessman Ta'ala hopes to be the CFL's next great Hawaiian

University of Hawaii defensive lineman Blessman Ta’ala has some notable CFL alumni to get info from as he gets ready for the CFL Global Draft on May 2.