TORONTO (May 3, 2012) – Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks receiver Shamawd Chambers of Markham, Ont., has been selected in the first round, sixth overall of the Canadian Football League (CFL) Canadian Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos.
Chambers becomes the first Golden Hawks player to be selected in the first round since Justin Phillips was taken fifth overall by the Calgary Stampeders back in 2007.
The 6’3, 219 lbs wideout had a career-best season with the Golden Hawks in 2011 as he made 36 receptions for 562 yards and five touchdowns. His best single-game performance came on Laurier’s 100th Homecoming when he caught eight passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns as the Hawks defeated the nationally-ranked Ottawa Gee-Gees 51-16.
For his efforts, Chambers was named an OUA Second Team All-Star for the third time in four years.
The Markham District High Sc hool product also starred for Team Canada in 2011 as he suited up for the IFAF Senior World Championships. He was named a First Team Tournament All-Star after recording 20 receptions for 248 yards and two touchdowns in four games to help Canada win a silver medal.
Former Golden Hawk defensive back Courtney Stephen was selected two picks after Chambers as he went eighth overall to the the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Stephen was an OUA First Team All-Star and CIS Second Team All-Canadian in 2009 before transferring to Northern Illinois.
Fourth year linebacker Mitchell Bosch of Langley, B.C., went undrafted on Thursday afternoon but still has the ability to sign a free-agent contract with any team in the league.
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