The 2018 CFL draft took place on May 3, 2018, at 8:00 pm ET and was broadcast on TSN and RDS...TSN Broadcast schedule Sixty-nine players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.Canadian Football League expands draft to eight rounds2018 CFL Draft tracker

The draft was broadcast live on TSN for two hours and then subsequent coverage shifted to digital platforms on TSN.ca and TSN GO. The production was hosted by Farhan Lalji and featured the CFL on TSN panel which includes Duane Forde, Dave Naylor, Davis Sanchez, and Justin Dunk. Randy Ambrosie, the CFL commissioner, was at the TSN studios to announce the picks for the first two rounds.

Top prospects FinalRanking DecemberRanking. SeptemberRanking. Player Position School Hometown 1 3 3 Ryan Hunter Offensive lineman Bowling Green North Bay, ON 2 10 – Mark Chapman Wide receiver Central Michigan Port Huron, MI, USA 3 11 14 Dakoda Shepley Offensive lineman UBC Windsor, ON 4 2 2 Trey Rutherford Offensive lineman UConn Markham, ON 5 1 1 David Knevel Offensive lineman Nebraska Brantford, ON 6 12 – Mark Korte Offensive lineman Alberta Spruce Grove, AB 7 4 6 Peter Godber Offensive lineman Rice Toronto, ON 8 5 10 Julien Laurent Defensive lineman Georgia State Toronto, ON 9 7 12 Rashaun Simonise Wide receiver Calgary Vancouver, BC 10 6 4 Godfrey Onyeka Defensive back Wilfrid Laurier Barrie, ON 11 13 19 Jackson Bennett Defensive back Ottawa Cumberland, ON 12 15 13 Andrew Pickett Offensive lineman Guelph Kitchener, ON 13 18 16 Ryan Sceviour Offensive lineman Calgary Calgary, AB 14 9 5 Darius Ciraco Offensive lineman Calgary Burlington, ON 15 8 9 Regis Cibasu Wide receiver Montreal Kinshasa, Congo 16 – – Bo Banner Defensive lineman Central Washington Bellingham, WA, USA 17 – – Daniel Petermann Wide receiver McMaster Stoney Creek, ON 18 – – David Mackie Running back Western Jackson's Point, ON 19 – – Micah Teitz Linebacker Calgary Calgary, AB 20 – – Isaiah Guzylak-Messam Defensive back Wilfrid Laurier Hamilton, ON – 14 8 Kene Onyeka Defensive lineman Carleton Brampton, ON – 16 15 Alex Taylor Running back Western Winnipeg, MB – 17 20 Nelkas Kwemo Linebacker Queen's Montreal, QC – 19 11 Christopher Amoah Running back Laval Montreal, QC – 20 – David Brown Offensive lineman Western London, ON – – 7 Tyrone Pierre Wide receiver Laval Ottawa, ON – – 17 Keiler Cherry Offensive lineman Acadia Lloydminster, AB – – 18 Jonathan Boissonneault-Glaou Defensive lineman Montreal Lyster, QC

Trades In the explanations below, (D) denotes trades that took place during the draft, while (PD) indicates trades completed pre-draft.

Round one Montreal ←→ Hamilton (PD) Montreal traded the first, 31st, and 44th overall selections in this year's draft and a second-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft to Hamilton in exchange for the second, 34th, and 56th overall picks in this year's draft, Ryan Bomben, and Jamal Robinson.Ticats acquire first overall pick in major trade with Als Edmonton → Hamilton (PD). Edmonton traded the sixth and 37th overall selections in this year's draft to Hamilton for the 10th and 20th overall selections in this year's draft.Ticats acquire 6th overall pick from Eskimos Winnipeg → BC (PD). Winnipeg traded seventh and 16th overall selections in this year's draft to BC for the 12th overall selection in this year's draft and BC's original first-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft.BC acquires first round pick in swap with Bombers

Round two Edmonton → Hamilton (PD). Edmonton traded this selection to Hamilton for John Chick and a fifth-round pick in this year's draft.Eskimos land John Chick in trade with Ticats Montreal → Saskatchewan (PD) Montreal traded a second-round conditional selection and a fourth-round selection in the 2017 CFL draft to Saskatchewan for Darian Durant.Alouettes acquire rights to Riders QB Darian Durant This condition was fulfilled. Saskatchewan → Hamilton (PD). Saskatchewan traded the 10th overall selection to Hamilton for Zach Collaros.Riders acquire Zach Collaros from Ti-Cats Hamilton → Edmonton (PD). Hamilton traded the 10th and 20th overall selections in this year's draft to Hamilton for the sixth and 37th overall selections in this year's draft. Winnipeg ←→ BC (PD). Winnipeg traded seventh and 16th overall selections in this year's draft to BC for the 12th overall selection in this year's draft and BC's original first-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft.

Round three Toronto → Winnipeg (PD). Toronto traded this selection, T. J. Heath, and a first-round pick in the 2017 CFL draft to Winnipeg for Drew Willy.Blue Bombers ship Willy to Argos; acquire Glenn in trade with Als Saskatchewan → Montreal (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection, Tevaughn Campbell, and a third-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft to Montreal for Vernon Adams and a fifth-round pick in this year's draft.Riders acquire QB Vernon Adams in trade with Als Edmonton → Toronto (PD). Edmonton traded this selection and James Franklin to Toronto for Mason Woods.Argos acquire rights to QB James Franklin in trade with EskimosArgos move up in the third round by virtue of Esks, Ticats trade Hamilton → Edmonton (PD). Hamilton traded the 10th and 20th overall selections in this year's draft to Hamilton for the sixth and 37th overall selections in this year's draft.

Round four Saskatchewan → Montreal (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection to Montreal for Andrew Lue.Riders acquire Andrew Lue from Als Calgary → Hamilton (PD). Calgary traded this selection and Charleston Hughes to Hamilton for the 28th overall pick (fourth round) in this year's draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft.On the Move Again: Hughes traded to Riders for QB Adams Hamilton → Calgary (PD). Hamilton traded this selection and fourth-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft to Calgary for Charleston Hughes and the 34th overall pick (fourth round) in this year's draft. BC → Ottawa (PD). BC traded this selection and a negotiation list player to Ottawa for Odell Willis.Lions acquire Willis after trade from Esks to Redblacks Montreal ←→ Hamilton (PD) Montreal traded the first, 31st, and 44th overall selections in this year's draft and a second-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft to Hamilton in exchange for the second, 34th, and 56th overall picks in this year's draft, Ryan Bomben, and Jamal Robinson. Montreal → BC (D) Montreal traded the 34th overall selection in this year's draft to BC in exchange for the 38th and 46th overall picks in this year's draft.BC Lions Wrap Up Successful CFL Draft with 7 Selections

Round five Ottawa → Calgary (PD). Ottawa traded this selection to Calgary for Drew Tate.Redblacks acquire Drew Tate in trade with Stamps Montreal → Saskatchewan (PD). Montreal traded this selection and Vernon Adams to Saskatchewan for Tevaughn Campbell, a third-round pick in this year's draft, and a third-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft. Hamilton → Edmonton (PD). Hamilton traded this selection and John Chick to Edmonton for a second-round pick in this year's draft. Edmonton → Hamilton (PD). Edmonton traded the sixth and 37th overall selections in this year's draft to Hamilton for the 10th and 20th overall selections in this year's draft. BC → Montreal (D) BC traded the 38th and 46th overall selections in this year's draft to Montreal in exchange for the 34th overall pick in this year's draft.

Round six Hamilton → Saskatchewan (PD). Hamilton traded this selection and Mike McAdoo to Saskatchewan for Ricky Collins and a seventh-round pick in this year's draft.Ticats acquire receiver Ricky Collins Jr. in trade with Riders Saskatchewan → BC (PD). Saskatchewan traded a conditional selection to BC for Mike Edem and a conditional selection in this year's draft.Riders acquire safety Mike Edem in trade with Lions Edem's performance fulfilled a condition and BC was awarded a selection. Toronto → Montreal (PD). Toronto traded this conditional selection and a sixth-round selection in the 2017 CFL draft to Montreal for S. J. Green.Double Blue acquire SB SJ Green in trade with Als Green's performance fulfilled the condition and Montreal was given this sixth-round pick. Montreal → Hamilton (PD) Montreal traded the first, 31st, and 44th overall selections in this year's draft and a second-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft to Hamilton in exchange for the second, 34th, and 56th overall picks in this year's draft, Ryan Bomben, and Jamal Robinson. BC → Montreal (D) BC traded the 38th and 46th overall selections in this year's draft to Montreal in exchange for the 34th overall pick in this year's draft.

Round seven Saskatchewan → Hamilton (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection and Ricky Collins to Hamilton for Mike McAdoo and a sixth-round pick in this year's draft.Tiger-Cats acquire wide receiver Collins Jr. from Roughriders Hamilton → Edmonton (PD). Hamilton traded this selection and a fifth-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft to Edmonton for Shamawd Chambers.Ticats acquire Chambers from Eskimos Hamilton → Montreal (PD) Hamilton traded the second, 34th, and 56th overall picks in this year's draft, Ryan Bomben, and Jamal Robinson to Montreal in exchange for the first, 31st, and 44th overall selections in this year's draft and a second-round pick in the 2019 CFL draft.

Round eight Saskatchewan → Edmonton (PD). Saskatchewan traded this selection and a negotiation list player to Edmonton for Cedric McKinley and a negotiation list player.Riders acquire McKinley from Eskimos BC → Saskatchewan (PD). BC traded a conditional selection and Mike Edem to Saskatchewan for a conditional selection in this year's draft. BC was given Saskatchewan's sixth-round pick and Saskatchewan received BC's eighth. Edmonton→ Hamilton (PD). Edmonton traded an eighth-round conditional selection to Hamilton for Alex Hoffman-Ellis. Hoffman-Ellis' performance fulfilled the condition and Hamilton was awarded this pick.

Conditional trades Saskatchewan → Toronto (PD). Saskatchewan traded a conditional selection and Shawn Lemon to Toronto for Matt Sewell and Mitchell Gale.Argos acquire DL Shawn Lemon in trade with Riders Saskatchewan → Winnipeg (PD). Saskatchewan traded a conditional selection to Winnipeg for Brett Blaszko.Riders acquire Blaszko for draft pick

Forfeitures Winnipeg forfeits their third-round selection after selecting Drew Wolitarsky in the 2017 Supplemental Draft. Saskatchewan forfeits their fifth-round selection after selecting Brandyn Bartlett in the 2017 Supplemental Draft. Ottawa forfeits their sixth-round selection after selecting Austin Reuland in the 2017 Supplemental Draft.

Draft order Round one Pick # CFL team Player Position School 1 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Montreal) Mark Chapman WR Central Michigan 2 Montreal Alouettes (via Hamilton) Trey Rutherford OL UConn 3 BC Lions Peter Godber OL Rice 4 Ottawa Redblacks Mark Korte OL Alberta 5 Saskatchewan Roughriders Dakoda Shepley OL British Columbia 6 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Edmonton) Darius Ciraco OL Calgary 7 BC Lions (via Winnipeg) Julien Laurent DL Georgia State 8 Calgary Stampeders Ryan Sceviour OL Calgary 9 Toronto Argonauts Ryan Hunter OL Bowling Green

Round two Pick # CFL team Player Position School 10 Edmonton Eskimos (via Hamilton via Saskatchewan via Montreal) Godfrey Onyeka DB Wilfrid Laurier 11 Hamilton Tiger-Cats Jackson Bennett DB Ottawa 12 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (via BC) Rashaun Simonise WR Calgary 13 Ottawa Redblacks Marco Dubois WR Laval 14 Saskatchewan Roughriders Micah Teitz LB Calgary 15 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (via Edmonton) Brett Wade DL Calgary 16 BC Lions (via Winnipeg) David Mackie RB Western 17 Calgary Stampeders Eric Mezzalira LB McMaster 18 Toronto Argonauts Nelkas Kwemo LB Queen's

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