Five Golden Hawks selected in CFL draft, most since 1987
WATERLOO, Ont. – It was a historic night for Laurier Golden Hawks football as five student-athletes heard their names called in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft on Tuesday night. The five selections marked the program’s largest draft class in 39 years, dating back to 1987. Leading the way was receiver Jesulayomi Ojutalayo, who was selected in the third round, 26th overall, by the Calgary Stampeders. The six-foot-two, 217-pound economics major from Shelburne, Ont., is coming off a 2025 season that saw him earn OUA First Team All-Star honours and turn heads with one of the most impressive all-around performances at…
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