CFL B.C. Lions

Lions make early move to select Jamall Lee in CFL Canadian Draft

Published on May 2, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions will welcome home local running back sensation Jamall Lee from Bishop's University after completing a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the first round of today's CFL Canadian Draft.

The Leos were able to secure the Port Coquitlam product by moving up one notch on the draft board after exchanging what would have been their third pick of the first round (6th overall) as well their second round selection (13th overall) for Hamilton's second selection of the first round (3rd overall).

"Things fell into place for us after the first two selections were made and we are very excited to draft a player of Jamall's caliber," said Lions GM and head coach, Wally Buono. "He is a tremendous athlete who I believe is capable of having a big impact on the field."

Lee finished up a brilliant career at Bishop's University as the CIS' leading rusher with 1,202 yards on 182 carries which broke his own record for carries in a season and left him with the second-highest single-season rushing total in QUFL history.

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