That doesn't necessarily mean they think the guy you got isn't a good football player. The defending Grey Cup-champion B.C. Lions have three of the first eight picks in the opening round. He said at that time we will expect to have a contending team each and every year from now on. The growth that comes through the draft can never be underestimated. The Eskimos, meanwhile, have the fifth selection in all but the fourth round.
All indications are the Esks are content to be picking fifth.
It could be the best player to make your football team. There's some nice defensive linemen but they could be gone by the time we're selecting. If you had someone that could help you and make your football team that's where you go. In addition to being a defensive standout, Eiben is one of Bucknell's premier punt returners. The Esks have 55 players on their training camp roster heading into today's draft.