
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
CIAU PROSPECTS
(under
construction) |
Tim
Bakker |
Western
Ontario |
6'5" |
300 |
OC |
4th year lineman with good size, strength and skills. All-OAU. |
Brock
Balog |
Calgary |
6'1" |
195 |
S |
4th year player with reputation as a hard tackler, can play either DHB or
safety, solid special team performer. |
Aaron
Barker |
British
Columbia |
6'1" |
275 |
OG |
5th year. All- Canadian and unanimous choice for All-Canada West Team. A
bit light, but strong with very good technique. |
Alex
Barton |
Calgary |
5'7" |
175 |
DB |
4th year player who, despite lack of size, is often called on to defend
opponents top outside receiver. Good cover skills and speed. |
Paul
Blankhorn |
Western
Ontario |
6'4" |
280 |
OT |
Decent size and strength. Smart player who knows his position and can out
muscle or out maneuver opponents. All-OUA. |
Mike
Chuk |
Western
Ontario |
6'2" |
285 |
OG |
4th year lineman, All-OUA from a very potent offensive team. Good skills
and strength. |
Paul
Correale |
Queen's |
5'10" |
215 |
RB |
4th year. Has a lot going for him, should stay for 5th year to get more
carries. 1999 Stats: 17 KOR, 260 yds, 15.3 avg. |
Brad
Couts |
British
Columbia |
6'2" |
215 |
WR |
4th year. Good-sized 2nd Team All-Canadian receiver with good hands and
ability to get open. 1999 Stats: 34 rec, 590 yds, 17.4 avg/rec, 4 TDs. |
Scott
Crawley |
Western
Ontario |
6'0" |
215 |
RB |
5th year back with good skills, hard runner,
consistent yardage gainer. 1999 Stats: 135 carries, 895 yds, 6.6 avg, 7
TDs. |
Dino
DiMarino |
Wilfred
Laurier |
5'11" |
220 |
LB |
5th year. All-Canadian Linebacker who is a bit undersized but conditioning
and year-round work schedule overcome any lack of size. Hard hitter, non-stop motor. |
Dustin
Elchysen |
York |
6'2" |
285 |
OC |
4th year center who was 2nd team All-OUA. Good tools for position show
steady improvement with every start. |
Mathieu
Gauthier |
Mount
Allison |
6'0" |
226 |
DE |
May not have the size for DE at next level. But would surely project
nicely as a LB or pass rush specialist. Very good speed and strength. Very intense, big
playmaker. Led CIAU in sacks with 9.5. 2nd Team All-Canadian. 5th year player. |
Darren
Grelowski |
Calagary |
6'0" |
200 |
SB |
Minor injuries have hurt this versatile athlete's numbers and profile.
Good size, quickness & hands. Former QB can also play receiver. 5th year. |
Beau
Howes |
Queens |
6'3" |
215 |
QB |
5th year. Excellent QB who's only shortcoming is forcing things. Good arm
needs to improve decision making. 1999 Stats: 227 att, 115 completions,
50.2 avg, 1688 yds, 7 TDs, INTs. |
Chris
Huismans |
York |
6'4" |
240 |
SB |
5th year SB and IR who was All-OUA in '99. Great size, nice target, very
good hands. Has NFL TE size. |
Ryan
Janzen |
McMaster |
6'2" |
190 |
WR |
4th year. Possession-type receiver with very good hands. 3rd down go-to
guy. 1999 Stats: 35 rec, 743 yds, 21.2 yds, 1 TD. |
Jeff
Johnson |
York |
5'10" |
210 |
RB |
4th year. Solid 2nd Team All-Canadian back with power through the hole.
Good in short yardage situations, and can break away. 1999 Stats: 173
carries, 977 yds, 5.6 avg, 5 TDs. |
Mark
Kawchuk |
St.
Francis Xavier |
6'5" |
300 |
OG |
4th year player who was hurt by X-Men's lack of offensive punch. Certainly
has the size for the next level. |
Chris
Krebich |
Waterloo |
6'2" |
191 |
WR |
4th year, Quality receiver with good height, hands, runs good routes. 1999
Stats: 30 rec., 660 yds, 22.0 avg, 4 TDs. |
Olivier
Lefebvre |
McGill |
6'1" |
223 |
LB |
All-Canadian who could use a bit more bulk to play LB at the next level,
but he definitely plays bigger than his size. Outstanding student and quality individual
who brings those attributes with him to the game. Dedicated and focused. 1999
Stats: 84 tackles, 2 INTs, 1FR. |
Jeff
Lewis |
Calgary |
5'10" |
190 |
DB |
4th year All-Canada DB/PR who moves quickly to the ball and exhibits
superb cover and return skills, good speed and excellent work ethic. 1999 Stats: PR
41 ret, 439 yds, 10.7 avg, KOR: 12 ret, 264 yds, 22.0 avg. |
Mike
Linton |
McMaster |
6'1" |
174 |
WR |
5th year. Good speed and reliable hands. Smart route runner. 1999
Stats: 33 rec, 656 yds, 19.9 avg, 1 TD. |
Gene
Loria |
Calgary |
6'2" |
260 |
DT |
5th year D-Lineman with decent size, speed and strength. Moves well
laterally and has good pursuit in the backfield. |
Todd
Lynden |
Saskatchewan |
5'11" |
220 |
FB |
5th year FB with good running and pass skills. Solid build good blocker. 1999
Stats: 42 carries, 191 yds, 4.5 avg, 1 TD. 24 rec, 432 yds, 18.0 avg, 6 TDs. |
Kojo
Millington |
Wilfred
Laurier |
6'3" |
245 |
DE |
5th Year. All-Canadian with all the tools to succeed at the next level.
Invited to East-West Shrine game. Quick, smart determined. Among CIAU leaders in sacks. |
Aaron
Moser |
Saskatchewan |
6'1" |
250 |
DE |
4th year. Coming into his own should take advantage of additional year. 1999
Stats: 15 tackles, 4 sacks (led team) |
Shawn
Olson |
British
Columbia |
6'2" |
200 |
QB |
4th year. Canada West selection who didn't thow as much as others, but his
strength is his ability to run an offense and decision making. 1999 Stats: 190
attempts, 96 completions, 50.5% rate, 1,655 yds, 6 TDs, 3 INTs. |
Morgan
Orthalek |
Calgary |
6'4" |
295 |
OG |
5th year. Very athletic and strong, A former defensive lineman. All-Canada
West. |
Jeremy
Oxley |
Guelph |
6'5" |
392 |
DT |
4th year. All-Canadian. Huge lineman who doesn't move badly for his size.
Can really fill the middle against the run and push things back to disrupt the passing
game. |
Ryan
Reid |
Saskatchewan |
6'3" |
205 |
QB |
4th year. Deadly accurate passer who seldom gives the ball away. Makes
good decisions. 1999 Stats: 161 att, 92 completions, 57.1 avg, 12 TDs, 3
INTs, 16.2 avg/completion. |
Jaret
Rennie |
Saskatchewan |
5'11" |
215 |
SB |
5th year player with decent speed, size and pass catching ability. 1999
Stats: 18 rec, 279 yds, 15.5 avg, 1 TD. PR: 9 ret, 85 yds, 9.4 avg. |
Blaine
Scatcherd |
Aracdia |
6'4" |
215 |
QB |
5th year. 2nd Team All-Canadian. Had an outstanding 1999 season. Plays
ever facet of the game well, makes good decisions. Strong arm and field presence. 1999
Stats: Completed 165 of 264 passes, 62.5% rate, 1,889 yds, 14 TDs and 6 INTs. |
Ian
Schafer |
Calgary |
6'2" |
205 |
S |
4th year safety who is a hard-hitter, intelligent and student of the game. |
Joe
Schmidt |
Calgary |
5'10" |
220 |
FB |
Good-sized FB with decent blocking, receiving and ahort-yardage skills.
Compact & strong. |
Brian
Shewchuck |
Calgary |
6'2" |
232 |
DE |
4th year. Canada West Team. Was the youngest starter on '95 National
Champs. Outstanding quickness and foot speed. Had 5 sacks in '99. |
Phil
Schnell |
Calgary |
6'1" |
215 |
DB |
5th year player. Has experience and plays with intensity. Played LB as
well. Not one to take losing lightly. |
Trenton
Simmonds |
Acadia |
6'2" |
320 |
OT |
5th year tackle with pro-size, good run and pass blocking skills. |
Jamie
Stoddard |
Alberta |
6'0" |
185 |
WR |
5th year. All- Canadian and unanimous selection for Canada West Team (his
second selection). Quality receiver with good hands, route running ability and speed. 1999
Stats: 42 rec, 195 yds, 18.9 avg, 8 TDs. |
Brandon
Stroh |
Saskatchewan |
5'11" |
218 |
LB |
5th year. Undersized LB who plays hard and smart. 1999 Stats: 24
tackles, 1 INT. |
Jason
Stoter |
Guelph |
5'10" |
186 |
IR |
4th year player. Good hands, run precise routes will make the tough catch.
1999 Stats: 28 rec, 460 yds, 16.4 avg, 2 TDs. |
David
Swagar |
Calgary |
6'1" |
240 |
LB |
4th year player with a great work ethic. Former All-Canada West selection
who played mostly OLB. Hits hard, shows leadership. |
Josh
Thomas |
Acadia |
6'3" |
260 |
DE |
All-AAU, 4th year player. Among CIAU leaders in sacks (6). Moves well for
his size, big playmaker. |
Jordan
Valgardson |
Calgary |
6'5" |
225 |
SB |
4th year player, did not play alot as receiver, a former defensive player.
Possess the size, strength, and hands to excel. May be good idea to return for 5th year
for more experience. |
Rob
Vickers |
Wilfred
Laurier |
6'4" |
285 |
OT |
Solid 4th year player. 2nd Team All-OUA lineman with good size, movement
and knowledge of the game. |
Ken
Watt |
Calgary |
5'11" |
185 |
CB |
5th year player and former JUCO player with excellent speed and
intelligence. Can also double as a punt returner. |
Jason
Wimmer |
Queens |
5'10" |
175 |
DB |
4th year. Good All-Canadian DB with excellent speed and instincts. Good
kick returner as well. 1999 Stats: 11 ret, 253 yds, 23.0 avg. |
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