Ticats take Gnahoua first in CFL European draft. MORE:
Valentin Gnahoua , Photo Thomas Vepaspe
The six-foot-one, 235-pound defensive lineman from Le Mans, France, was selected first overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.At No. 3, the Montreal Alouettes took French running back Asnnel Robo, a former Montreal Carabin in the university ranks.The Toronto Argonauts followed, selecting Germany defensive lineman Marc Anthony Hor.Receiver Benjamin Plu of Le Mans went to the B.C. Lions at No. 7 before the Ottawa Redblacks selected Italian receiver Jordan Bouah.
This was the second CFL draft this year involving 'global' players. The league conducted a three-round draft of Mexican players in January after holding a combine there. A total of six receivers were up for selection. Also included were five defensive linemen, three linebackers, two offensive linemen, a running back and quarterback.
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