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CFL Draft: Specialists Dominate Early Picks
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The 2026 CFL Global Draft kicked off with a surge of punters and kickers, with Ottawa Redblacks securing South African punter Aidan Laros first overall. Ten of the eighteen picks across two rounds were specialists, with both Ottawa and Hamilton Tiger-Cats using their full allotment on them. Toronto Argonauts, however, opted for offensive linemen, while Edmonton snagged Mexican kicker Jesus Gomez third overall. Teams worldwide sought global talent to bolster their special teams for the upcoming season.
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