Elks select Montreal LB Brodrique with 2nd pick of CFL Draft
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The Edmonton Elks made Montreal Carabins linebacker Michael Brodrique with their second overall pick of the 2023 CFL Canadian College Draft.
The Edmonton Elks went the route of skill position player with their second overall pick on the 2023 CFL Canadian College Draft by selecting University of Montreal linebacker Michael Brodrique.
The 6’2, 222 pounder showed very well at the recent combine in Edmonton in late March, recording a time of 4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which was the best time of all linebackers at the combine. During the team periods, Brodrique recorded three interceptions, catching the eyes of the Elks scouting staff.
Elks head coach and general manager Chris Jones says he and his staff pondered their decision pretty close to the 11th 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 said.
“He’s the third best athlete with all of the metrics that we look at and the metrics we 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 general manager Chris Jones on the selection of LB Michael Brodrique with the 2nd overall pick of the 2023 CFL Draft.
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