
Double Blue Add Seven Canadians During 2021 CFL Draft
May 4, 2021 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts added to their Canadian content this evening with seven picks in the 2021 CFL Draft.
ARGOS 2021 CFL DRAFT CLASS
Round Pick Name Position College
1 7 Peter Nicastro Offensive Line Calgary
2 12 Sage Doxtater Offensive Line New Mexico State
3 25 Luiji Vilain Defensive Line Michigan
4 30 Tommy Nield Wide Receiver McMaster
4 33 Trevor Hoyte Linebacker Carleton
6 47 Josh Hagerty Defensive Back Saskatchewan
6 52 Benjamin St-Juste Defensive Back Minnesota
Nicastro, 6'2 and 305lbs, played three seasons at the University of Calgary (2017-2019) and was named a Canada West All-Star at guard in 2019, helping the Dinos win the Vanier cup that same season. The Calgary native played 20 games in his career at UC, including all eight regular season games in each of his last two seasons.
Doxtater, 6'7 and 350lbs, played four seasons at New Mexico State University (2016-2019), playing in 37 games for the Aggies, starting 35. The Welland, Ontario native was a 2016 Sun Belt Conference All-Newcomer after starting all nine games at left tackle in his Freshman year.
Vilain, 6'4 and 253lbs, spent four seasons at the University of Michigan (2017-2020) where he played in 12 games recording 11 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and one forced fumble. The native of Ottawa transferred to Wake Forest University after his senior season in Ann Arbor, where he will play football this upcoming season.
Nield, 6'3 and 203lbs, played three seasons at receiver at McMaster University (2017-2019) where in 2019 he caught 48 passes for 688 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games, including playoffs. The Guelph native hauled in 28 receptions for 571 yards and three touchdowns in 2018 after posting 26 catches for 359 yards and a score in 2017.
Hoyte, 6'2 and 218lbs, played his University football at Carleton University where he was a 2019 OUA First Team All-Star after tallying 35.5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for the Ravens. Born in Gatineau, Quebec, Hoyte was a three-time Academic All-Canadian and played alongside Argos 2020 draftee Jack Cassar at Carleton.
Hagerty, 6'3 and 200lbs, played football at the University of Saskatchewan where he notched 19.5 tackles and three interceptions in 2019. The Regina native also played Under-18 football for Team Canada.
St-Juste, 6'3 and 205lbs, was selected by the Washington Football Team in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The DB played two seasons at the University of Minnesota (2019-2020) and over the course of 18 games played he added 59 tackles, one tackle for loss and 13 pass deflections for the Gophers. The Montreal native spent his first two collegiate seasons at Michigan (2017-2018), playing in 12 games for the Wolverines. St-Juste was Academic All-Big Ten in 2020 and All-Big Ten Honourable Mention in 2019.
Canadian Football League Stories from May 4, 2021
- RedBlacks Add Six Canadian Prospects in 2021 CFL Draft - Ottawa RedBlacks
- Tiger-Cats Select Seven Players in 2021 CFL Draft - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- EE Football Team Drafts Six in 2021 CFL Draft - Edmonton Elks
- Lions Select Five Players in Tuesday's 2021 CFL Draft - B.C. Lions
- Stamps Select Six Players in CFL Draft - Calgary Stampeders
- Double Blue Add Seven Canadians During 2021 CFL Draft - Toronto Argonauts
- Blue Bombers Select Six Players in 2021 CFL Draft - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- With the First Selection in the 2021 CFL Draft Hamilton Selects Jake Burt - CFL
- Alouettes Claim Pier-Olivier Lestage - Montreal Alouettes
- RedBlacks Select LB Deshawn Stevens with Sixth Overall Pick in 2021 CFL Draft - Ottawa RedBlacks
- Lions Select Defensive Lineman Daniel Joseph 4th Overall - B.C. Lions
- Stamps Select Ogbongbemiga in First Round - Calgary Stampeders
- EE Football Team Select DL Cole Nelson with Fifth Overall Pick in 2021 CFL Draft - Edmonton Elks
- Riders Select Defensive Back Nelson Lokombo 2nd Overall - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Blue Bombers Select Offensive Lineman Liam Dobson with 3rd Overall Selection in 2021 CFL Draft - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Tiger-Cats Select Tight End Jake Burt First Overall in 2021 CFL Draft - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- 2021 CFL Draft Takes Place Tonight with Hamilton Holding the First Pick - CFL
- The CFL 2021 Draft Is Tonight - Edmonton Elks
- Ottawa RedBlacks Set for Tonight's CFL Draft - Ottawa RedBlacks
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