Recruiting Wrap: OUA adds 16 commits with two transfers and three CFC100s

LB Kain Brown

Kain Brown is heading to Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario to play for Laurier next season as he has committed to becoming a Golden Hawk.

Brown is a 6’1″, 230 lb linebacker from Brampton, Ontario, where he played for David Suzuki High School.

“[My decision] was based on the genuine support I received from [Laurier] and how much they believe in me,” says Brown.

LB Chris Tshikuna

Chris Tshikuna will be making the short trip from Hamilton, Ontario to Waterloo as he has also committed to the Golden Hawks.

Tshikuna is a 5’11”, 205 lb linebacker for the Hamilton Varsity Tiger-Cats. He is originally from Toronto, Ontario.

“I chose Laurier football because, not only did they show that they wanted me, but they also showed that they believed in me and saw the vision I had for myself and how I play the game,” says Tshikuna.

CFC100 OL Max Harris

Max Harris is the latest commit for Laurier and one of their highest ranked recruits.

Harris is a 6’5″, 280 lb offensive tackle for Football North and lives in Pickering, Ontario.

RB Dylan Bernardo

Dylan Bernardo is sticking around in his hometown to play for the McMaster Marauders.

Bernardo is a 6’1″, 215 lb running back from Hamilton, where he played for Bishop Ryan.

“I chose McMaster because they have an extreme passion for football and play like a family, which I am so grateful to be apart of now,” explains Bernardo.

“I chose McMaster because McMaster is my hometown university and it’s been a long-time dream to play there,” he adds. “After receiving a call from the coaching staff and having the numerous zoom meetings with them, I truly felt that McMaster University and the Marauders would be the best fit for me and my education along with my football career. I am extremely excited to become a McMaster Marauder and extremely excited to see my next chapter as a football player and get an amazing education.”

 

REC Jacob Grimes

Jacob Grimes is the third receiver to join the new class of Marauders.

Grimes is a 6’0″, 170 lb pass-catcher for Pickering High School in Pickering.

DB Samuel Crawford

Samuel Crawford is another Ontario native heading to McMaster this fall.

Crawford is a 6’1″, 165 lb defensive back from Etobicoke, Ontario, where he played for Richview Collegiate Institute.

DB Caleb Kirsch

Caleb Kirsch is the most recent commit for the Marauders.

Kirsch is a 5’11”, 175 lb defensive back for Westmount Secondary School in Cayuga, Ontario.

OL Zach Seguin

Zach Seguin is staying home in the nation’s capital to attend uOttawa and play football for the Gee-Gees.

Seguin is a 6’6″, 280 lb offensive tackle from Ottawa, Ontario, where he played for the Orleans Raftsmen.

DB AK Ismail

AK Ismail is one of the two newest transfers for the Gee-Gees.

Ismail is a 6’1″, 185 lb defensive back from Ottawa, where he played high school football at St. Matthews. He is transferring from the Guelph Gryphons.

LB Johari McGregor

Johari McGregor is the latest transfer for uOttawa.

McGregor is a 5’11”, 228 lb linebacker from LaSalle, Quebec. He played for Clearwater Academy in Clearwater, Florida. He is transferring from UBC.

CFC100 DL Kaeden Jajal

Kaeden Jajal will be packing his bags and moving from London, Ontario to Waterloo to play for the Waterloo Warriors.

Jajal is a 6’5″, 290 lb defensive lineman for Oakridge Secondary School.

OL Nick Gidaro

Nick Gidaro will also be making a short trip to Waterloo to play for the Warriors next season.

Gidaro is an offensive tackle for Emily Carr Secondary School in Woodbridge, Ontario.

DB Laurent-Nicholas Fremont

Laurent-Nicholas Fremont is taking his talent out of his home province of Quebec and to the Western Mustangs football program.

Fremont is a 6’0″, 200 defensive back from Longueil, Quebec. He last played for Champlain College.

CFC100 TE Tyler Madalena

Tyler Madalena is Western’s most recent commit of their new recruiting class.

Madalena is a 6’4″, 245 lb tight end for Holy Trinity High School in Courtice, Ontario. He is originally from Toronto.

 

DL Melyk George

Melyk George is the third defensive tackle committing to the Windsor Lancers for 2021.

George is a 6’0″, 280 pound brawler from Toronto, where he played for Northern Secondary School.

“My decision to come to Windsor was based on the guidance and mentorship I have been receiving from Coach Donovan,” explains George. “I am impressed with their football program and blue collar mentality. I believe this is the perfect fit for me and my development and I am excited to begin my journey as a Lancer.”

REC Brett Bjorgan

Brett Bjorgan is Windsor’s newest commit.

Bjorgan is a 5’11”, 185 lb receiver for Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Ennismore, Ontario.

“I chose Windsor because they have an amazing Human Kinetics program and have a great group of guys in their football program,” says Bjorgan. “I want to be a part of a team where I’m wanted and where the coaches care about the improvement of their players on and off the field.”

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