The Ottawa REDBLACKS made things official with their first-round pick in the 2017 CFL Draft, announcing on Wednesday the signing of offensive lineman Evan Johnson.
The REDBLACKS also announced the signings of fellow 2017 draft picks, fullback Anthony Gosselin, defensive lineman Mathieu Dupuis and long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa.
The club has now signed seven of its eight picks in the draft, the lone exception being defensive lineman and Ottawa native Eli Ankou. The third-round pick out of UCLA had already signed with the NFL’s Houston Texans.
Other than Ankou, all other 2017 picks will be at TD Place on Wednesday afternoon when rookie camp opens, including receiver Austen Hartley, running back Ed Ilnicki and offensive lineman Jordan Filippelli.
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SIGNED
– National offensive lineman Evan Johnson
HT: 6-4 | WT: 280 lbs | Age: 22
Hometown: Regina, SK | School: Saskatchewan
– National running back Anthony Gosselin
HT: 6-0 | WT: 251 lbs | Age: 24
Hometown: Otterburn Park, QC | School: Sherbrooke
– National defensive lineman Mathieu Dupuis
HT: 6-2 | WT: 296 lbs | Age: 25
Hometown: Laval, QC | School: Montreal
– National long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa
HT: 6-3 | WT: 231 lbs | Age: 25
Hometown: Shawinigan, QC | School: Montreal
