Four former Gryphon football players are now in the rosters of Canadian Football League (CFL) teams. On May 3, the CFL held its 2018 draft, selecting new players for next season.Images of former Gryphon football players selected in 2018 CFL draft

Congratulations to:

  • Andrew Pickett, joining the Ottawa Redblacks
  • Royce Metchie, joining the Calgary Stampeders
  • Gabe Ferraro, joining the Calgary Stampeders
  • Nick Parisotto, joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

“We are incredibly proud of our young men who got drafted,” said Gryphons interim head coach Todd Galloway. “They’ve worked so hard for this moment and now they are going to get a chance to showcase in front of a CFL franchise.”

Watch a CFL game right on campus June 7 when the Toronto Argonauts take on the Ottawa Redblacks in a pre-season game at the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium. Tickets are on sale now.

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