May 26, 2017

Roughriders Sign 2017 Cfl Draft Selections

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed six of their selections from the 2017 CFL Draft.

Offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek, Eddie Meredith and Marc Glaude, wide receiver Mitchell Picton, linebacker Alexandre Chevrier and defensive lineman Emmanuel Adusei have all signed with the team and are schedule to attend training camp on Sunday, May 28th 

RD PCK NAME POS HT WT AGE SCHOOL
2 11 Dariusz BLADEK OL  6.04  300 23  Bethune-Cookman
4 32 Eddie MEREDITH OL  6.06 320 24 Western
5 37 Mitchell PICTON WR  6.01  197 21  Regina
7 55 Alexandre CHEVRIER LB 6.00 217 24  Sherbrooke
7 57 Emmanuel ADUSEI DL 6.02 357 21 Carleton
8 64 Marc GLAUDE OL  6.02 310  24  Montreal

The Roughriders have yet to sign linebacker Cameron Judge (1st round – 2nd overall), receiver Antony Auclair (4th round – 46th overall) and offensive lineman Danny Sprukulis (6th round – 46th overall) from the 2017 draft class.  

Auclair is currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after signing an NFL rookie contract in April, while Sprukulis is currently tending to a program requirement at the University of Toronto to complete his degree.    

 

The Riders also announced additional roster moves:

 

SIGNED:

·  National defensive lineman Albert Awachie
·  National defensive lineman Emile Charron-Ligez
·  International defensive lineman Davis Tull
·  International defensive back Sammy Williams

 

ADDED TERRITORIAL JUNIORS:

·  National offensive lineman Brendon Philogene (Regina Thunder)
·  National running back Jonathon Thebaud (Regina Thunder)