Toronto Argonauts Select GTA Prospect Matt Sewell Eighth Overall
Published on May 6, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
Missisagua - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is proud to announce that they have selected GTA prospect Matt Sewell with eighth pick in the 2013 CFL Canadian Draft.
Commented General Manager, Jim Barker, "In the first round of the draft, you want to take a player who has a chance to develop into a starter on your team. Matt is a local player who has a huge upside and is very athletic for his size. We are pleased to have been able to take him with the eighth overall pick. "
Sewell, an offensive lineman born in Milton, Ontario, spent four years at McMaster University. Sewell impressed scouts at the 2013 CFL Combine with 17 bench press reps, 5.45 40-yard dash, and a 28-inch vertical. Last year, Sewell started seven games with the Marauders as well as being named 1st Team OUA and 2nd team CIS. He was also a runner-up for the Hec Crighton award.
Commented Matt Sewell, "I grew up an Argos fan and I have always hoped to have an opportunity to play in the CFL one day. I am excited that my name was called in the first round by my hometown team."
Matt Sewell
Offensive Lineman
McMaster
6'8 340 LBS
Born: January 26, 1990
1st Argo/1st Year CFL
Import
Acquired: Drafted by 8th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2013 CFL Draft.
College: Spent four years at McMaster University (2009-2012) 2012 Started 7 games this year...Named First Team OUA and Second team CIS All-Canadian...Also named Hec Crighton Award nominee.
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