Edmonton Elks draft Canadian LB Dariel Djabome third overall
The Edmonton Elks have their guy, drafting Canadian linebacker Dariel Djabome third overall in the 2026 CFL Draft. Djabome, a native of Longueuil, Que., just finished his senior season at Rutgers, playing 47 games across four seasons, making 25 starts at linebacker. He ended his collegiate career playing in 34 consecutive games, totaling 192 tackles, […]
CFL Draft prospect interview: Darius McKenzie on NCAA path, Sun Belt competition, and draft mindset
At the CFL Combine last month I had a chance to sit down with South Alabama linebacker Darius McKenzie. He’s coming off a season with 71 tackles (a career high) and has been mocked as high as 10th in mock drafts this offseason, and most recently 12th to Edmonton. Here’s the conversation I had with […]
Javon Leake emerging as elite returner in Edmonton Elks history
If you’re looking for a single reason to head to Commonwealth Stadium this season, look no further than Javon Leake. Strategically, the punt game is a chess match of field position — a disciplined battle of hang time, lane integrity, and sure-handed tackling. Coaches preach the fundamentals: clean execution and zero mistakes. But every so often, […]