WINNIPEG, MB., – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected six players in the 2022 CFL Draft held tonight.
The Blue Bombers began the night by selecting University of Waterloo defensive back Tyrell Ford with the 13th overall selection.
Ford (6-0, 188, University of Waterloo; born: March 3, 1998 in Niagara Falls, ON) played four seasons at the University of Waterloo and was a big part of the schools turn around since his arrival.
Ford totaled six interceptions while playing for the Warriors and was a dynamic kick-returner. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2022 CFL combine with a time of 4.42. Ford was a 3-time OUA All-Star and was twice named Second Team All-Canadian.
With their second pick in the draft, 38th overall, Winnipeg selected University of Manitoba defensive lineman Cole Adamson.
Adamson (6-5, 290, University of Manitoba; born: April 21, 1999 in Winnipeg, MB) stays home with the Blue Bombers after playing high school football with the Oak Park Raiders and the U Sports level with the Manitoba Bisons.
Adamson became an instant contributor for the Bisons as a true freshman playing in eight games and starting six. Adamson had a strong campaign in his fourth year of eligibility as defensive tackle with Manitoba. His 19 total tackles were sixth on the Bison. He tallied 65 career tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4 passes defensed.
In the fifth round, 47th overall, Winnipeg selected University of Ottawa defensive back Chris Ciguineau.
Ciguineau (6-3, 190, University of Ottawa; born: April 19, 1996 in Montreal, QC) played four years at the University of Ottawa, seeing more playing time each year. He finished his U Sports career not having let up a single touchdown in pass coverage, 17 total tackles, 6 passes defensed, and 1 interception returned for a touchdown.
In the sixth round, 56th overall, Winnipeg selected University of Guelph defensive lineman Jeremy Kapelanski.
Kapelanski (6-3, 280, University of Guelph; born: April 13, 1998 in St. Jerome, ON) joins the Blue Bombers bringing plenty of experience and depth to the teams defensive line. The defensive lineman contributed to the Gryphons front four early and often. He broke out during the 2021 season accounting for 103 total tackles and 3 sacks.
In the seventh round, 65th overall, Winnipeg selected Carleton University defensive back Cedrick Lavigne.
Lavigne (6-1, 206, Carleton University; born: December 24, 1997 in Gatineau, QC) appeared in six games for the Gryphons this past season and made sure his presence was felt. The lockdown defensive back registered 2 interceptions and impressed teams at the 2022 CFL combine.
In the eighth round, 74th overall, Winnipeg selected Queen’s University fullback Konner Burtenshaw.
Burtenshaw (5-11, 215, Queen’s University; born: January 4, 1996 in Amherstview, ON) joins the Blue Bombers after a five-year college career with the Golden Gaels. Burtenshaw was named to the 2017 OUA All-Rookie Team. He has shown throughout his college career that he has a knack for getting to the ball by leading his team in special team’s tackles. Burtenshaw also saw action on offence and found the endzone 3 times in 2021.
