John Hodge's 2026 CFL Mock Draft 1.0 - 3DownNation
It's time to project how the 2026 CFL Draft could play out on April 28. The first edition of last year's mock draft contained 17 of the first 19 players who cam
3downnation.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 CFL Draft.
- The 2026 CFL National Draft took place on April 28, 2026, featuring eight rounds and 74 selections, with teams drafting in reverse order of 2025 standings. The top prospects were from Canadian universities and Canadian players in NCAA/NAIA; a couple of teams earned extra second-round picks for having higher national snap percentages in 2025 .
- Mock drafts in April suggested the top picks included Akheem Mesidor (defensive lineman, Ottawa-born, Miami), though there was strong discussion that he might pursue an NFL opportunity rather than join the CFL; several early-round placements varied by injury updates and late-qualification developments .
- For ongoing coverage and final results, Sportsnet released a full tracker of all picks on April 25, 2026, with live updates and pick-by-pick analysis; CFL’s official site also maintained a draft hub with round-by-round results and player profiles .
Key takeaways
- Result summary: The draft occurred as scheduled on April 28, 2026, eight rounds, 74 selections; results and individual picks are published by Sportsnet and the CFL site .
- Top prospects: Akheem Mesidor remained a focal name in early discussions, possibly impacting CFL team strategies, though NFL prospects could influence actual selections and commitments .
- Coverage: For the most current, granular details (round-by-round, team-by-team picks), refer to the CFL Draft hub and the Sportsnet tracker published around draft week .
If you want, I can pull the exact round-by-round picks for your team or compare pre-draft projections with the final results.