Five more are closer to realizing their CFL dreams

REGINA (MARCH 23, 2017) – The Canadian Football League (CFL) held the final installment of three regional combines today in Regina resulting in five players extended an invitation to the national CFL Combine presented by adidas in Regina this week.

Mitchell Hillis, Adam Laurensse, Julan Lynch, Ante Milanovic-Litre, and Alex Morrison were invited to display their athletic abilities once again in front of CFL scouts, coaches, and management at the CFL Combine. With the five additions, the roster for the CFL Combine presented by adidas has increased to 49 prospects.

University of Saskatchewan product Mitchell Hillis of Saskatoon ran the fifth-fastest shuttle time at the Western Regional combine, clocking in at 4.28. Hillis also ran a 4.78 40-yard dash and a 7.54 three cone drill.

Defensive back and University of Calgary Dino Adam Laurensse powered his way to a 4.22 shuttle time. Originally from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Laurensse finished well in the vertical jump, reaching 33.5 as the second-highest result among defensive backs. He also had the fastest 40-yard dash time among defensive backs: 4.75.

Hometown boy Julan Lynch, a receiver at the University of Saskatchewan, ran a 4.72 40-yard dash. The versatile Regina native completed 19 bench press reps of 225lbs – the best result among receivers – and reached 34.5 in the vertical jump in front of hometown supporters.

Running back Ante Milanovic-Litre of Vancouver, BC, impressed scouts with his strength; the SFU Marauder set the highest mark for running backs in the bench press with 22 reps of 225lbs (fifth overall). In another first-place finish among running backs, he stretched for 34.5 in the vertical jump.

Alex Morrison, a receiver from Sault St. Marie, was quick on his feet all day, showing off his agility with the fastest three-cone time at 7.13. The speedy UBC alum also ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash time of the day at 4.62.

Overall, 46 players attended today’s Western Regional Combine in Regina and each athlete worked out in front of scouts from all CFL Teams.

Last year’s Western Regional Combine saw DJ Lalama, Alex Ogbongbemiga, Boyd Richardson, Nicholas Termansen and Brennan Van Nistelrooy invited to CFL Combine; Ogbongbemiga (Saskatchewan), Van Nistelrooy (BC), Richardson (BC) and Lalama (Edmonton) were each selected in the 2016 CFL Draft.

The CFL Combine presented by adidas is taking place in Regina, Saskatchewan from March 23^rd-25^th.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017

Name	#	POS	School	Draft Status	Bench	40	Vert (in.)	Broad (ft/in.)	3-Cne	Shut
ADEWALE, Bami	87	LB	Manitoba	FA-2015	18	5.13	27	8’10″3/4	7.58	4.56
ANDERSON, Anthony	80	FB	Calgary	FA-2016	22	4.85	30.5	9’8″	7.33	4.34
BENNETT, Andrew	24	WR	Regina	FA-2016	18	4.97	34	10’2″1/4	7.61	4.57
CARSON, Matthew	94	DL	Calgary	2017	16	5.36	26.5	8’6″1/2	7.47	4.51
CATELLIER, Luc	41	DB	Calgary Colts (MB)	FA-2016	6	5.02	32	9’6″1/2	7.73	4.66
CHRISTIE, Alex	9	RB	Manitoba	2017	18	4.82	31	9’7″	7.56	4.44
CHURCHILL, Theren	113	OL	Edm. Huskies	FA	12	5.42	29	8’3″3/4	8.51	4.81
CLARKSON, Tom	114	OL	Manitoba	2017	19	5.49	22.5	7’8″1/2	9.16	5.35
DEGELMAN, Matt	61	OL	Regina	2017	DNP	5.76	25.5	7’7″	8.54	4.88
DROUIN, Jeremie	95	DL	Bishop’s (W. Rebels)	2017	34	5.26	24.5	8’8″3/4	7.83	4.81
EIDSVIK, Caleb	138	OL	SK	2017	21	5.53	29	8’11”	8.23	4.88
FOX, Cameron	49	RB	Manitoba	2017	18	5.09	31	9’3″1/2	7.43	4.50
FRIESEN, Bradly	88	LB	Calgary	2017	15	4.83	29.5	9’3″1/2	7.14	4.25
GACUSANA, Felix Jr.	115	OL	SFU	2017	29	5.46	26.5	8’7″1/2	8.64	4.92
HARTLEY, Austen	130	WR	Calgary	2017	14	4.59	35	10’0″	7.29	4.19
HENRY, Tylor	48	WR	Alberta	2017	15	4.76	35.5	10’2″	7.26	4.44
HICKS, Kent	139	DL	Manitoba (Westshore Rebels)	2017	9	5.65	25.5	8’10”	8.30	4.85
HILLIS, Mitchell	25	WR	SK	2017	13	4.78	33	9’1″1/2	7.54	4.28
HOUGHTON, Dalton	89	DL	Minot State	2017	19	5.09	26	8’11”	7.62	4.57
HULL, Layne	90	LB	Okanagan Sun	FA	DNP	4.93	29.5	9’5″1/2	7.50	4.68
ILNICKI, Ed	54	RB	Alberta	2017	17	4.94	31	9’3″	7.41	4.50
IWANEGBE, Cyril	42	DB	Calgary	FA-2016	17	4.76	37.5	10’1″1/2	7.26	4.34
KLUKAS, Michael	26	WR	Calgary	2017	4	4.58	35.5	10’5″	7.32	4.56
LAURENSSE, Adam	43	DB	Calgary	2017	DNP	4.75	33.5	9’11”	7.28	4.22
LYNCH, Julan	27	WR	SK	2017	19	4.72	34.5	9’11”	7.56	4.59
MCEACHERN, Zack	91	LB	Regina	2017	20	4.98	32	9’9″1/4	7.25	4.31
MCEWEN, Jack	96	DL	Calgary	2017	DNP	5.22	27	8’5″1/4	7.64	4.67
MCKINNON, Bryce	97	DL	Regina	2017	24	5.48	23.5	7’7″	8.05	4.72
MILANOVIC-LITRE, Ante	133	RB	SFU	2017	22	4.76	34.5	10’1″3/4	7.49	4.38
MORRISON, Alex	50	WR	UBC	2017	DNP	4.62	33.5	9’8″1/2	7.13	4.29
NARBONNE, Jake	98	DL	Alberta	2017	30	5.22	26	8’8″1/4	7.79	4.57
PROPP, Jeff	47	DB	Regina	2017	8	4.77	29	8’10″1/2	7.37	4.35
PUGH, Jordan	44	DB	SFU	2017	12	4.90	31	9’9″	7.50	4.43
RADFORD, Denzel	22	WR	Calgary	2017	16	4.65	37.5	10’6″	7.47	4.52
RAPLH, Jimmy	5	WR	Alberta	2017	DNP	4.83	25.5	8’7″1/2	7.18	4.37
RATICH, Tyrel	99	DL	SFU	2017	10	5.17	30.5	9’3″1/4	7.95	4.72
ROBINSON, Cory	100	DL	Calgary	2017	16	5.08	28	9’5″1/4	7.55	4.50
STEFANOVIC, Michael	92	LB	Regina	2017	17	4.87	29	9’7″1/2	7.15	4.21
TELFORD, Evan	137	OL	SFU	2017	16	5.63	27	8’1″1/2	8.33	5.03
THERA-PLAMONDO, Brendon	51	WR	Calgary	2017	17	4.95	32	9’10″1/2	7.42	4.29
TOMUSIAK, Whitman	46	DB	Calgary	FA	2	4.84	29.5	9’2″1/4	7.93	4.68
TURNER, Christian	93	LB	Manitoba	FA-2015	DNP	4.89	32	9’3″1/2	7.58	4.47
WARNER, Ryan	101	DL	Regina (Regina Thunder)	2017	13	5.38	25.5	8’6″1/2	7.96	4.63
WEBSTER, Aundrey	18	WR	Alberta	2017	11	4.63	31.5	9’10″1/4	DNP	4.30
WILLIAMS, Akeeno	131	DB	Manitoba	2017	13	4.78	32.5	10’4″	7.31	4.40
YACHISON, Derek	52	WR	Kamloops Broncos	FA	14	4.70	29.5	8’8″	7.43	4.31

 

Source: CFL.ca