Riders Pick up Six More in the CFL Canadian Draft

Published on May 6, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release

The Roughriders altered their draft order when they completed a trade with the Toronto Argonauts. The Riders received three of Toronto's 5th round picks (39th, 40th and 44th overall) in exchange for Saskatchewan's 3rd round pick (22nd overall).

With the 38th overall selection the Riders took offensive lineman Matt Vonk from the University of Waterloo. Vonk played six regular season games for the Warriors in 2012.

With the 39th overall selection the Green and White picked wide receiver Alex Anthony from Wilfrid Laurier. Anthony has played four seasons with the Golden Hawks totaling 47 receptions for 722 yards and seven touchdowns.

With their third successive pick, 40th overall, the Riders selected defensive lineman Levi Steinhauer from the University of Saskatchewan. The Moose Jaw, SK native registered 30 defensive tackles and five quarterback sacks with the Huskies last season.

With their fourth pick in the fifth round, 44th overall, the Riders selected wide receiver Spencer Moore from McMaster University. The Riders project the three year Marauder to compete at fullback.

With the 49th overall selection the Riders selected defensive back Thomas Spoletini from the University of Calgary. Over three seasons with the Dinos, Spoletini has played 24 regular season CIS games registering 28 defensive tackles and six quarterback sacks.

With their last pick, 56th overall, the Riders selected offensive lineman Eric Armitage from the University of Western-Ontario. Armitage played seven games last season, his third with the Mustangs.

Canadian Football League Stories from May 6, 2013

• Alouettes Stock up on Local Talent - Montreal Alouettes
• Esks Select Seven in CFL Canadian Draft - Edmonton Elks
• Lions Take Seven in CFL Draft - B.C. Lions
• Stamps Pick up Seven Players in 2013 Draft - Calgary Stampeders
• Tiger-Cats Take Eight in 2013 CFL Draft - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
• Riders Pick up Six More in the CFL Canadian Draft - Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Argos Pick Five in 2013 CFL Canadian Draft - Toronto Argonauts
• Blue Bombers Pleased with 2013 CFL Draft - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Stamps Acquire Legare from Eskimos - Calgary Stampeders
• Argonauts Select Gabriel in Second Round; Trade up to Select Adjei in Third - Toronto Argonauts
• Alouettes select Mike Edem and Steven Lumbala in first round - Montreal Alouettes
• Toronto Argonauts Select GTA Prospect Matt Sewell Eighth Overall - Toronto Argonauts
• Esks Select Stefan Charles 10th Overall in CFL Canadian Draft - Edmonton Elks
• Stamps Select Craighead with Seventh Overall Pick - Calgary Stampeders
• Riders Select Watman Fourth Overall - Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Tiger-Cats Select Calgary DL Linden Gaydosh with 1st Overall Pick - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
• Blue Bombers Select Andy Mulumba with Second Overall Pick - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Ticats Select Gaydosh with First Overall Pick in 2013 CFL Draft - CFL

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