McGill is looking to get the attention of CFL scouts in Waterloo.

Powassan’s David McGill is one of six St. Francis Xavier University student-athletes who have been selected to participate in the Canadian Football League Combine events. 

David McGill is a 6’3″, 280-pound defensive lineman from Powassan who started in all eight games for the X-Men and recorded 23.0 tackles on the season, including 14 solo tackles and 18 assisted.

A 2025 AUS all-star, David is a 5th-year Public Policy & Governance student who averaged 2.9 tackles/game and had 1.5 tackles for a loss of yards.

McGill is invited to the CFL Invitational Combine in Waterloo on March 6. The top prospects identified at the event will advance to Edmonton for the CFL Combine from March 27-29.

The Powassan product is thrilled about the opportunity. 

“I just wanted to thank Jesus of course, without him I couldn’t do it,” McGill told BayToday. 

“It means a lot to be able to be invited to the CFL Combine, it’s something special for sure, and I’m very happy about it. And I had the greatest time at STFX, it was a great career, and I am happy I went. I will miss it.”

More than140 draft-eligible prospects are slated to showcase their skills for the league’s general managers, coaches and player personnel in March during CFL Combine season.

See related: Powassan’s McGill going to compete in East-West Bowl game

McGill was also invited last spring to compete in the East-West Bowl Game.

However, an injury during training at the event kept him from competing in the game.  

 

 

Â