It\u2019s time for another Stock Assessment, where we pick apart all kinds of information to identify which players are trending up and who might be slipping down boards.<\/p>\n
Yesterday we looked in the trenches<\/a>, today we move a level back on both sides of the ball to examine linebackers and running backs.<\/p>\n RELATED \u00a0<\/p>\n LINEBACKERS<\/p>\n ERIC RASCOE When you show up having never played the Canadian game and test as well as Eric Rascoe did, it\u2019s impressive.<\/p>\n Seeing that athleticism come to life in on-field drills is another. Rascoe improved with each day in Edmonton and, while the combine isn\u2019t a perfect reflection of the rules he\u2019ll face in training camp, there was more than enough to suggest a successful transition. Teams will be wondering just how high he might go.<\/p>\n LO\u00cfK GAGN\u00c9 A testing monster who faded at times during combine practices, it\u2019s clear Lo\u00efk Gagn\u00e9 has the potential to be a day-one impact special teams contributor.<\/p>\n But with his height and weight both in the 30th percentile range, his stock did rise, the question is by how much.<\/p>\n JAXXON BRASHEAR Athleticism was never expected to jump off the screen for Jaxxon Brashear based on his game film, and that proved true.<\/p>\n His size, including height, weight, hand size and arm length, are all well above average, but his speed and lower-body explosiveness raised questions about how that frame translates.<\/p>\n OSASERE ODEMWINGIE I actually really like Osasere Odemwingie and came away from the combine viewing him as stable.<\/p>\n I\u2019m admittedly no expert in playing the market, but some teams were surprised by a 40-yard dash that crept close to five seconds, slower than confirmed athletic standout Queen\u2019s offensive lineman Niklas Henning.<\/p>\n His frame, potential and instincts will likely still result in a meaningful draft selection, but I left Edmonton wondering if I was valuing his game more than some decision-makers I spoke with.<\/p>\n BENJAMIN DOBSON I considered placing one Calgary linebacker here and, if not Odemwingie, it has to be Benjamin Dobson.<\/p>\n His burst from 10 to 20 and 20 to 40 yards stood out. He\u2019s underweight, but there\u2019s a spot for him in the CFL if he puts in the work to claim it.<\/p>\n MARC DJONAY RONDEAU Sitting in just the second percentile of linebacker weights, the Gee-Gees product is one of the lightest on file, which helps explain his top-end speed and leaping ability in any direction.<\/p>\n He\u2019ll always get to the play, but can he finish at the CFL level with that frame?<\/p>\n YUNUS LARRY A standout at the 2025 East-West Bowl testing, the Gryphons linebacker offers a unique mix of traits.<\/p>\n Long arms and strong bench numbers pair with an excellent broad jump, but his shuttle time was notably slow. All of it creates a bit of a puzzle in a deep, middle-heavy linebacker class.<\/p>\n RUNNING BACKS<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n CHARLES ASSELIN With explosive top-end acceleration paired with elite short-shuttle quickness, it\u2019s easy to see what Asselin can do with the ball in his hands.<\/p>\n Some other tests were less impressive, but in a relatively anonymous running back class, his performance in Edmonton helped his draft case.<\/p>\n LIAM TALBOT I have a soft spot for the Invitational Combine running back who refuses to go away.<\/p>\n Recently retired Jeshrun Antwi was there helping Liam Talbot through drills and observing testing, years after taking the same path.<\/p>\n If Talbot follows a similar trajectory, he could carve out a CFL career worth being proud of. It\u2019s always sweeter when respect is earned through multiple stages, and Talbot should feel great about his March.<\/p>\n LIAM SILVERSON From a media and analysis perspective, I was ready to pound the table for Liam Silverson because of his upside. But his Invitational Combine numbers were underwhelming and left me wondering if a team will take the risk on a late-round pick.<\/p>\n SEBASTIAN PARSALIDIS A well-decorated and respected piece of Laurier\u2019s recent success, Sebastian Parsalidis may still slide on draft night.<\/p>\n With other prospects offering more long-term upside due to physical traits, it\u2019s hard to see him maintaining position, through no fault of his own.<\/p>\n \u00c9MERIC BOUTIN Skill, size, athleticism, blocking fundamentals, \u00c9meric Boutin checks all the boxes.<\/p>\n He brings that classic Rouge et Or profile and looks ready to follow recent Laval fullback David Dallaire\u2019s smooth transition to the pro level.<\/p>\n JHAVAUN BLAKE J\u00c9R\u00d4ME RANCOURT A pair of big bodies transitioning positions, both show flashes of high-end potential along with moments of inconsistency where they rely on natural ability. 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\u00bb\u00a0Full results from testing portion of 2026 CFL Combine<\/a>
\u00bb Which linemen boosted their stock at the 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
ANGELO STATE
STOCK: UP\u00a0\u2b06<\/p>\n
CONCORDIA
STOCK: UP\u00a0\u2b06<\/p>\n
OTTAWA
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
CALGARY
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
CALGARY
STOCK: STABLE<\/p>\n
OTTAWA
STOCK: SLEEPER<\/p>\n
GUELPH
STOCK: MYSTERY<\/p>\n
OTTAWA
STOCK: UP \u2b06<\/p>\n
WINDSOR
STOCK: UP \u2b06<\/p>\n
QUEEN\u2019S
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
WILFRID LAURIER
STOCK: DOWN \u2b07<\/p>\n
LAVAL
STOCK: STABLE<\/p>\n
GANNON
STOCK: SLEEPER\/MYSTERY<\/p>\n
WESTERN
STOCK: SLEEPER\/MYSTERY<\/p>\n