Alouettes To Draft Seventh
Published on May 1, 2007 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montréal, MontrealAlouettes.com - The Montreal Alouettes will draft seventh overall in tomorrow's CFL Canadian Draft. The team also has three picks in the third round, among other selections.
The following is a summary of the Alouettes' available picks in the 2007 CFL Canadian Draft:
2007 Draft Round Number of choices Placement in round Overall choice
1st 1 7 7
2nd 1 7 15
3rd 3 2 (a), 3 (b), 7 18, 19, 23
4th 1 7 31
5th 0 (c) - -
6th 1 7 47
(a) Obtained from the Edmonton Eskimos in exhange for Michael Botterill (July 3, 2006).
(b) Obtained from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for future considerations (Aug. 28, 2006).
(c) Traded along with Almondo Curry to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for Nealon Greene (Apr. 20, 2006).
What to watch for:
- The Alouettes have chosen seven Quebecers in the first round since 1996, including three in the last three years: Alain Kashama - 2004, Matthieu Proulx - 2005, Ãric Deslauriers - 2006).
- The Alouettes have drafted 19 Quebecers since 1996.
- The Alouettes have 19 former draft picks on their current roster, including 16 veterans.
For exclusive Alouettes draft coverage, visit MontrealAlouettes.com as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2!
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- Last Chance For Upper Level Grey Cup Seats - Toronto Argonauts
- Bombers proceed with stadium process - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Lions ready for Canadian Draft - B.C. Lions
- Alouettes To Draft Seventh - Montreal Alouettes
- Toronto Argonauts Ready For Draft - Toronto Argonauts
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