Also a DB, Noah is a freak athlete who will help fill one of the team's main needs. TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have selected receiver Dejon Brissett with the second overall pick of the 2020 CFL Draft. But just being selected will be the greatest difference between the brothers. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto 5 prospect and the second-ranked receiver, behind Notre Dame’s Chase Claypool, of Abbotsford, B.C. The rest of the draft was solid, if unspectacular, with the team picking linebacker Malik Tyne and defensive back Dotun Aketepe in the second and third rounds, respectively, before adding two more offensive linemen, Chris Gangarossa and Nick Summach, and kicker Dante Brown in the later rounds. A graduate transfer from Richmond where he spent four seasons as a wide receiver, Brissett was a first-team All-CAA wide receiver in 2017 after leading Richmond with 63 receptions, while adding 896 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. If he does report, he would be a force. MORE: CFL postpones training camps, still hoping to play full season. Dejon Brissett will take a major step in pursuit of his professional sports goals this week and he has a unique adviser to guide him along the path. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers enter the season as defending Grey Cup champions, and they'll be looking to repeat in 2020. According to the league’s scouting bureau, Brissett is the No. Sure enough, they called his name with the 91st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. However, Gallimore was taken by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of last week's NFL Draft, meaning it'd be a real shock if the Oklahoma product ever suited up for Saskatchewan. This is a boom-or-bust draft class with a lot of upside and some reliable mid-rounders. 2 overall, becoming the first UVA player selected in the CFL Draft since 2012. “He knows that, but I feel like hearing it from me kind of puts a cap on it ... he knows he has to do the same thing. The Stampeders also took a risk by selecting receiver Rysen John in the third round. Brissett often played and brought his brother along, though Dejon said Oshae Brissett wasn’t very good as a youngster. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. The Redblacks took versatile defender Adam Auclair, brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Antony Auclair, with their first-round selection. Although injury ended the season in game three of 2019, Brisset … TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have selected receiver Dejon Brissett with the second overall pick of the 2020 CFL Draft. background:#ce1141; Appearing on Devin and Jason McCourty’s “Double Coverage” podcast, Brissett explained New … Oshae Brissett left Syracuse University after his second season but was not picked in the two-round NBA draft. Hamilton surprised everybody by taking developmental O-line prospect Coulter Woodmansey with the fifth overall pick. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/Sporting_News_CA_CMS_image_storage/d5/76/cfl-football_1bwi301x0bcmrzloxfm783g02.jpg?t=-1862861379&w=500&quality=80, asking the government for up to $150 million, CFL postpones training camps, still hoping to play full season, Gallimore was taken by the Dallas Cowboys, Joe Montana offers advice to fellow No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Deion Brissett has been drafted in the CFL Draft No. The reigning Grey Cup champs traded away their first-round pick, meaning they had to wait until the end of Round 2 to make their first selection. DT Brent Urban was taken by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second round, 15th overall, in 2013. A transfer from the University of Richmond, Brissett had a breakout year with the Richmond Spiders in 2017 where he chalked up 896 yards and seven touchdowns. He played in 33 career games for the Spiders and recorded 86 receptions for 1,282 yards and nine touchdowns. Other teams, like the Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts, are trying to move on from unsuccessful campaigns. He has upside, but the Tiger-Cats are already set along the offensive front and they could probably have gotten the Guelph product later. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. background:#ce1141; MORE: Joe Montana offers advice to fellow No. rights reserved. The date was May 6, and, with all that's going on in his life, it was certainly an accurate statement. He's an absolute monster, however; he posted a 4.65 40-yard dash despite being listed at 295 pounds. Defensive back Stavros Katsantonis was a steal in the fourth round. Can you name every NFL rookie to rush for 1,000 or more yards since 2000? The Argos also added another offensive lineman, Dylen Giffen, and a possible sleeper pick in running back Dion Pellerin. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. He didn't exactly shine at UVA, though, making just one catch in 12 games last year after transferring from Richmond. MORE: Complete results for the 2020 CFL Draft. He made two catches for 18 yards for the Cavaliers in 2019. 5 ranked prospect in the spring edition of the CFL Scouting Bureau. The Argos went flashy with the second overall pick, taking receiver Dejon Brissett out of Virginia. Claypool will likely drop down CFL lists after he was selected by Pittsburgh in the second round of the NFL draft last week, which could make Dejon Brisset the first pass-catcher picked Thursday. Their second-round selection was questionable, though; they took unproven defensive end Alain Pae from the University of Ottawa. Running back Kayden Johnson is an intriguing raw prospect who possesses breathtaking speed but has struggled with injuries. “We’ve definitely talked about getting a place to live together if I was to land in Toronto,” Dejon Brissett said on his CFL call. a:hover.promo_edge { The 2020 CFL Draft took place Thursday night, with each of the league's nine teams bringing in a new crop of rookies to help build their franchise. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Starting out 2019 fall camp battling an injury, Brissett played in 12 of UVA’s 14 games, starting two contests. O'Donnell, one of CFL Central Scouting's top draft prospects, signed with the Indianapolis Colts last week. With no first-round pick, the Alouettes did extremely well to grab Montreal native Marc-Antoine Dequoy in the second round. The Eskimos went for substance over style with their first-round pick, taking offensive lineman Tomas Jack-Kurdyla out of Buffalo. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. “(NBA teams) work out kind of in the morning and then the rest of the day is really on us to either get better or slack off. The six-foot-one, 195-pound receiver from Mississauga grew up going to Raptors games with his brother, Oshea and their dad, Bernard. Dejon Brissett is a six-foot-one wide receiver from the University of Virginia who is likely to be selected in the first round of the CFL draft. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors.