Esks Select Offensive Lineman Groulx in First Round of CFL Draft
May 12, 2015 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimos have selected offensive lineman Danny Groulx with their first selection (7th overall) in today's CFL Canadian Draft.
A native of Gatineau, Que., the six-foot-six Groulx appeared in four regular-season games for Laval, starting three at left tackle and one at right tackle. He was a member of Team East in the CIS East-West Bowl.
At the CFL Combine, Groulx ranked fifth among all offensive linemen in the bench press and shuttle events.
Danny Groulx
Offensive Lineman (national)
College: Laval
Hometown: Gatineau, QC
Height: 6.06
Weight: 325
The Eskimos have the following four selections remaining:
2nd Round: 7th pick,16th overall
3rd Round: 7th pick, 25th overall
4th Round: 7th pick, 34th overall
7th Round: 7th pick, 60th overall
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