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\n By CardBiz Staff \u2022 April 12, 2026
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TORONTO: The 2026 CFL Global Draft is set for Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET, immediately following the National Draft. The Ottawa Redblacks hold the first overall pick in this two-round, 18-selection event. \n <\/p>\n
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\n Teams will add non-North American talent who do not count against the Canadian ratio \u2014 perfect for immediate defensive line rotations, offensive line depth, or high-upside athletes. The 2026 CFL Combine in Edmonton (late March) clearly identified the top tier:
\n Wilfried Pene, Chinazo Obobi, Arthur Kingdom, Frank Mulipola, and Jack Low.
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\n The Top Global Prospects: Profiles & Stats
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Wilfried Pene (DL, Virginia Tech, France)<\/p>\n
The consensus No. 1 prospect. A 6’2″, 283-lb athletic defensive lineman with NFL experience (New England Patriots, 2025). Originally from Tours, France.<\/p>\n
\n 2024 Virginia Tech: 33 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks.
\n Career: 73 tackles, 9 TFL, 5 sacks.
\n Combine: 29 bench reps, 30″ vertical.
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Chinazo Obobi (OL, Munich Ravens \u2013 ELF, United Kingdom)<\/p>\n
A massive 6’4\u215b”, 318-lb guard with pro ELF experience. Signed by the 11-1 Munich Ravens in 2025.<\/p>\n
\n Combine: 5.56 forty, 19.5″ vertical.
\n Pure size-and-power profile.
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Arthur Kingdom (LB, Prague Lions \u2013 ELF, United Kingdom)<\/p>\n
2025 ELF Defensive Rookie of the Year. A 6’3″, 227-lb linebacker with elite instincts and range.<\/p>\n
\n 2025 ELF: 85 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks.
\n High-floor special teams contributor.
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Frank Mulipola (DL, Arkansas \/ ex-UTPB, American Samoa)<\/p>\n
A 6’3\u00bd”, 279-lb defensive lineman who transferred from D-II UTPB to the SEC.<\/p>\n
\n 2024 UTPB: 51 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks.
\n Combine: 23 bench reps, 27.5″ vertical.
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Jack Low (DL, Fordham, International)<\/p>\n
The youngest prospect at 19. A 6’2\u00bd”, 256-lb quick-twitch defender.<\/p>\n
\n 2025 Fordham: 18 tackles, 2 TFL.
\n Combine: 4.91 forty, 31″ vertical.
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\n Predicted 2026 CFL Global Draft \u2013 First Round
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1. Ottawa Redblacks \u2013 Wilfried Pene (DL, Virginia Tech)<\/p>\n
Best player available. Ottawa lands an NFL-experienced pass rusher who can contribute immediately.<\/p>\n
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2. Toronto Argonauts \u2013 Chinazo Obobi (OL, Munich Ravens)<\/p>\n
Toronto loves big, pro-ready linemen. Obobi fits their mold perfectly.<\/p>\n
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3. Edmonton Elks \u2013 Arthur Kingdom (LB, Prague Lions)<\/p>\n
Elite range and production. Kingdom is tailor-made for Edmonton\u2019s special teams.<\/p>\n
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4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers \u2013 Frank Mulipola (DL, Arkansas)<\/p>\n
Winnipeg stays true to its identity: build the trenches.<\/p>\n
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5. Hamilton Tiger-Cats \u2013 Jack Low (DL, Fordham)<\/p>\n
Hamilton bets on youth and upside.<\/p>\n
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6. Calgary Stampeders \u2013 Tobias Fuchs (OL, Vienna Vikings)<\/p>\n
Calgary prefers trench depth over specialists. Fuchs is a clean fit.<\/p>\n
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7. BC Lions \u2013 Masaki Arai (DB, Fujitsu Frontiers \u2013 X-League)<\/p>\n
BC taps into its X-League pipeline again with a polished, fast defender.<\/p>\n
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8. Montreal Alouettes \u2013 Jan-Philipp Bombek (DL\/EDGE, Hamburg Sea Devils)<\/p>\n
Montreal takes a high-upside pass rusher with real CFL potential.<\/p>\n
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9. Saskatchewan Roughriders \u2013 Alejandro Fern\u00e1ndez (EDGE, Barcelona Dragons)<\/p>\n
Explosive, bendy, relentless. Fern\u00e1ndez fits Saskatchewan\u2019s global profile perfectly.<\/p>\n
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\n The top five prospects are strong locks early, but the back half of Round 1 often brings surprises with specialized globals or developmental stashes. This 2026 class is particularly deep in athletic trench talent.
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\n Who are you taking at No. 1 if you\u2019re the Ottawa Redblacks? Drop your mock in the comments.
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