Ten Former CJFLers Selected In CFL Draft (video 4x)


The Canadian Junior Football League is proud to announce the former players that have been chosen in the 2011 Canadian Football League draft.

* Nathan Coehoorn by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 5th pick in the first round. Nate played for the Okanagan Sun in 2006. He was a BCFC All Star with 22 receptions for 699 yards and 11 TDs. In 2004 he played with the Calgary Colts where he was both the Rookie of the Year and Best Backfield player.

* Marco Iannuzzi by the BC Lions with the 6th pick in the first round. Marco played for the Edmonton Huskies 2005 Canadian Bowl championship team. He was selected the CJFL All Canadian return specialist 592 kickoff return yards.

* Michael Carter by the BC Lions with the 19th pick in the third round. Mike played for the Windsor AKO Fratmen in 2005. He was an Ontario Football Conference all star at both defensive back and return specialist. He returned 3 punts for TDs.

*Akwasi Antwi with the 26th pick in the 4th round by the Calgary Stampeders. Akwasi played for the Burlington Braves.

* Christopher Milo by the Saskatchewan Roughriders with the 30th pick in the 4th round. Chris played for the St Leonard Cougars where he was the Ontario Football Conference all star place kicker in both 2005 and 2006. In 2006 he was also the OFC all star punter and CJFL All Canadian punter.

* Reed Alexander by the Montreal Alouettes with the 31st pick in the 4th round. Reed played for the Okanagan Sun in 2005 and 2006.

* Tyrell Francisco by the Hamilton Tiger Cats with the 36th pick in the 5th round. Tyrell was a jack of all trades with the Okanagan Sun in 2005 and 2006 as a kicker and receiver.

* Jadon Wagner by the Hamilton Tiger Cats with the 44th pick in the 6th round. Jadon played for both the Calgary Colts in 2002 and the Okanagan Sun in 2003. In 2002 he was the Rookie of the Year with the Colts.

* Jared Manchelenko with the 45th pick in the 6th round by the Calgary Stampeders. Jared played for both the Burlington Braves and the St Leonard Cougars. Jared was the OFC Rookie of the Years in 2005 with the Cougars.

* Youssey Pierre with the 46th pick in the 6th round by the Edmonton Eskimos. Youssey played for the St Leonard Cougars. He was an OFC All Star receiver in both 2005 and 2006.

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