Blue Bombers Select Offensive Lineman Liam Dobson with 3rd Overall Selection in 2021 CFL Draft

May 4, 2021 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release

WINNIPEG, MB. - With the 3rd overall selection, the Blue Bombers selected Texas State offensive lineman Liam Dobson.

Dobson (6-3, 340, Texas State, February 6, 1998 in Ottawa, ON) played three seasons at Maine, appearing in 32 games and starting 27. During Dobson's 2019 season he started all 12 games and was Maine's highest-graded offensive lineman every game.

He was named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) first team. He was also named to Phil Steele's 2020 Pre-season All-CAA First Team. Dobson just completed a transfer to Texas State to finish his collegiate career in 2021.

"Liam has great size and plays with great physicality," said General Manager Kyle Walters. "He certainly plays a style of football that we are always looking for in our offensive lineman, and we're really excited as an organization to call his name at the three spot."

"A mauler with great natural power and some freakish athletic traits is how I would best describe him, " said Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Personnel Ted Goveia. "Liam played OT at a high level collegiately and will most likely move inside at the pro Level. He is wired the right way and will be a good fit in our offensive line room. He played in the cold at Maine-and doesn't shy away from anyone. With his transfer we will have to wait on him, but we feel strongly that it'll be worth the wait."

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