Elks select Montreal LB Brodrique with 2nd pick of CFL Draft – Edmonton | 24CA News
The Edmonton Elks went the route of talent place participant with their second total choose on the 2023 CFL Canadian College Draft by deciding on University of Montreal linebacker Michael Brodrique.
The 6’2, 222 pounder confirmed very effectively on the latest mix in Edmonton in late March, recording a time of 4.59 seconds within the 40-yard sprint, which was the most effective time of all linebackers on the mix. During the group intervals, Brodrique recorded three interceptions, catching the eyes of the Elks scouting employees.
Elks head coach and common supervisor Chris Jones says he and his employees contemplated their resolution fairly near the eleventh hour.
“We came to an agreement last last night, early this morning on who we were going to take and who would make the biggest impact for us this year,” Jones mentioned.
“He’s the third finest athlete with the entire metrics that we have a look at and the metrics we have a look at.
“He’s a 225-pound linebacker and he’s the third best athlete at his position analytically in the last 16 years.
“He’s a tremendous athlete and we look forward to having him. As many places as he could play, he showed a lot of versatility.”
Edmonton Elks head coach and common supervisor Chris Jones on the number of LB Michael Brodrique with the 2nd total choose of the 2023 CFL Draft.
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Brodrique is a two-time RSEQ All-Star and 2021 U SPORTS second-team All-Canadian, Brodrique has 68.5 complete tackles (62 solo), 9.5 sacks, a pressured fumble, two fumble recoveries and interception and a move breakup in 22 profession video games with the Montreal Carabins.
Chris Jones says Brodrique can play both at center linebacker or the short-side linebacker spot.
The Elks held a territorial choice (18th total) within the second spherical and chosen University of Alberta Golden Bears linebacker Jacob Taylor who gained the broad soar on the CFL Combine with a soar of 10 ft, 11 inches.
The Elks had two picks within the third spherical.
The the twentieth total choose, the Elks Western offensive lineman Phillip Grohovac. Grohovac is famous as a superb run blocker at proper guard in his three seasons incomes an All-Canadian choice. Western averaged 260 rush yards per recreation in 2021 on their option to a Vanier Cup.
The Elks used their second choose of spherical three (twenty third total) to pick out UBC DB Luke Burton-Krahn who lined up at defensive again, rush finish, and long-snapper throughout his time with the Thunderbirds.
In the fourth spherical, the Elks chosen Florida International University defensive lineman Noah Curtis who simply declared for the CFL Draft on Monday after studying of his eligibility. Curtis is from Florida however his mom is Canadian and he discovered of eligibility whereas attending an Elks tryout. Curtis recorded 106 tackles in 41 video games at FIU.
In the fifth spherical, the Elks picked University of Montreal operating again Bertrand Beaulieu. In spherical six, the Elks chosen 6’6, 295-pound offensive lineman Spencer Masterson from the University of Guelph. In spherical seven, the Elks went again to the University of Montreal to pick out defensvie again Bruno Legace.
Finally, the Elks within the eighth and remaining spherical chosen Western operating again Derek Best.
Assistant common supervisor Geroy Simon says Tuesday’s choose led by Michael Brodrique has match into the group’s philosophy as they appear to enhance from a dismal 2022 season which noticed the Elks report a 4-14 report.
“We’re getting big, we’re getting stronger, and we’re getting athletic,” Simon mentioned. “That’s what we’ve been on the hunt for this whole off-season. We have got some guys who can not only play defensive positions but they can play special teams. We’re getting bigger, stronger, and faster.”
The Elks will maintain rookie camp on from May 10-12 on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium with major camp starting on May 14.
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