TORONTO — The 2026 CFL Global Draft has concluded, adding an international flavour and a lot of talent to all nine CFL club rosters.
The Ottawa REDBLACKS used their first overall selection on Kentucky punter Aidan Laros from South Africa.
The six-foot-two special teamer transferred to Kentucky in 2024 after two seasons at Charlotte and one at UT Martin. Overall, Laros totalled 134 punts for 6,137 yards with a 45.8 career average.
Laros was one of six punters selected, including five from Australia.
Overall there were four kickers selected, followed by three offensive linemen and three defensive linemen. Check out who your favourite team selected here.
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PLAYER
SCHOOL
POSITION
COUNTRY
SELECTION
Aidan Laros
Kentucky
P
South Africa
1st (OTT)
Nick Haberer
Vanderbilt
P
Australia
5th (HAM)
Brett Thorson
Georgia
P
Australia
7th (BC)
Keegan Andrews
Massachusetts
P
Australia
13th (WPG)
Mitch McCarthy
Indiana
P
Australia
14th (HAM)
Jack Burgess
Texas Tech
P
Australia
17th (MTL)