Over the years, the successful CFL franchises are the ones with the most astute scouts both in the US and across Canada, able to pick up those hidden gems that fall through the cracks or never got a fair shake in previous times.
Another key for a championship team is the depth of the Canadian talent that a CFL GM can put together, a job that has become easier over the years at the CIS colleges became more competitive and provided some top flight talent each year.
Part of any GM's notebook will include selections from the CFL draft, a collection of college and junior football players who have shown something special while playing for whichever program they have chosen in their formative years.
This years CFL Draft was held in eraly May and the Hamilton Tiger Cats claimed the first pick, selecting Brandon, Manitobas Chris Bauman as the number one selection in this years draft. Bauman who played his college ball with the University of Regina Rams, had a remarkable time while playing in the Canada West conference for Regina. His biography is complete with records and All Canadian and All star nominations.
As a wide receiver with the Rams he had multiple 100 yard games and scored more than a few points for the perenially tough Rams squad.
His selection by Hamilton will add to a receiving corps that had its struggles over the last few years and no doubt will welcome the addition of a sure handed and talented pass catcher.
For a full report on this years draft, the CFL Website provides a recap of the picks and an examination as to how those selected will help out their teams in the years to come.
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