Stock Assessment is back for 2026 as we pick apart a variety of data points to see who passes the \u201cvibe test\u201d ahead of the April 28 CFL Draft.<\/p>\n
Of course, this process is far more art than science. Testing numbers and college production can only tell part of a prospect\u2019s story.<\/p>\n
Interviews, conversations with team reps, and everything that happens during the CFL Combine presented by Anytime Fitness Canada and beyond will ultimately shape a player\u2019s chances of finding a CFL home this summer.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, let\u2019s start in the trenches. The offensive and defensive line groups\u00a0feature plenty of similar builds, leaving teams to sort through the finer details.<\/p>\n
RELATED \u00a0<\/p>\n OFFENSIVE LINE<\/p>\n NIKLAS HENNING An absolute athletic standout at the combine, Niklas Henning posted a variety of eye-popping numbers that can only boost his draft stock.<\/p>\n He could be the only U SPORTS pass protector selected in the first round, which means a busy April ahead. Teams will be calling to learn more about the person behind the performance, but all signs are pointing up.<\/p>\n BRAYDEN SZEMAN With so many stocky, shorter guard-type bodies at the combine, the question was who would separate themselves?\u00a0Brayden Szeman did exactly that.<\/p>\n Despite ranking in just the 10th percentile for offensive line height dating back to 2001, his versatility at centre and guard should help his chances moving forward.<\/p>\n FRANKLIN IBELO Franklin Ibelo is a tough evaluation. There\u2019s intrigue, but also uncertainty.<\/p>\n The inconsistent results across drills, combined with the transition between positions, leave more questions than answers. The athleticism is there, but he remains a significant project.<\/p>\n JACK WARRACK Only one offensive lineman tested worse than Jack Warrack at the CFL Combine, and the pass protection reps didn\u2019t do much to help.<\/p>\n There\u2019s still a path forward, but it likely starts with development at camp and a longer-term outlook toward a potential 2027 practice roster spot.<\/p>\n KEEGAN O\u2019NEIL Strong, sturdy, and coming from a program that consistently develops linemen, Keegan O\u2019Neil looked exactly as expected.<\/p>\n The on-field reps suggest he\u2019ll return to Western for another season, which feels like the right move. More refinement at the collegiate level will only help.<\/p>\n MATTHEW LJUDEN The top tester amongst offensive linemen at the Invitational Combine in Waterloo, Matthew Ljuden brings quickness, power, and strong leverage.<\/p>\n He consistently maximizes his frame, but will face a challenge against the size and strength of CFL interior linemen.<\/p>\n JEZ JANVIER At times, Jez Janvier looked like a top-20 pick. At others, the results were harder to interpret.<\/p>\n The tools are there: size, movement, potential, but the consistency isn\u2019t. Long term, he could outperform his draft position. For now, he remains a question mark.<\/p>\n DEFENSIVE LINE<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n KYLER LAING A high motor paired with solid speed has Kyler Laing trending upward.<\/p>\n His size and arm length will be tested at the next level, but his mentality and willingness to contribute on special teams give him a real shot.<\/p>\n TRISTAN MAROIS The top testing pass rusher at the combine, Tristan Marois embraced every role he was given.<\/p>\n Different alignments, different responsibilities, it didn\u2019t matter. He kept his head down, worked, and showed consistent effort throughout.<\/p>\n CARTER HOOPER Carter Hooper\u2019s frame is intriguing, and the testing was solid, if not spectacular.<\/p>\n The issue is production in pass rush scenarios. There\u2019s a noticeable lack of lower-body explosion that limits his upside.<\/p>\n OMARI HASTINGS It\u2019s tough to place an Invitational Combine player here, but expectations were higher.<\/p>\n Omari Hastings has shown strong play at Laurier, but the testing and measurements didn\u2019t match. He\u2019s already a late-round projection, and this didn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n AAMARII NOTICE
\u00bb\u00a0Full results from testing portion of 2026 CFL Combine<\/a>
\u00bb\u00a07 prospects who stood out at CFL Combine<\/a>
\u00bb\u00a05 CFL Combine participants compare themselves to CFL stars<\/a>
\u00bb\u00a03 players that stood out on CFL Combine Sunday<\/a>
\u00bb\u00a0Mock Draft 1.0: Who will Ottawa take first overall?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
QUEEN\u2019S
STOCK: UP\u00a0\u2b06<\/p>\n
CALGARY
STOCK: UP\u00a0\u2b06<\/p>\n
CALGARY
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
SASKATCHEWAN
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
WESTERN
STOCK: STABLE<\/p>\n
ALBERTA
STOCK: SLEEPER<\/p>\n
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
STOCK: MYSTERY<\/p>\n
MERCYHURST
STOCK: UP\u00a0\u2b06<\/p>\n
COLORADO
STOCK: UP\u00a0\u2b06<\/p>\n
SOUTH DAKOTA
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
WILFRID LAURIER
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
COASTAL CAROLINA
STOCK: STABLE<\/p>\n