BCLions.com Staff
The BC Lions announced today announced that they have agreed to terms on contracts with all six eligible members of their 2015 CFL Draft class.
Defensive linemen Ese Mrabure-Ajufo and Maxx Forde, running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence,linebacker Adrian Clarke, offensive lineman Campbell Allison and defensive back Josh Brinkworth will arrive in Vancouver with other first-year Lions on Wednesday, May 27 before making their way to Kamloops for mini-camp.
The Lions picked up a total of eight players in the 2015 CFL Draft, with Christian Covington and Brett Boyko under contract with NFL Teams.
The club is also permitted to add two undrafted CIS players to its training camp roster and have extended invites to UBC running back Brandon Deschamps as well as Simon Fraser defensive back Bibake Uppal.
As in past years, the Lions will feature three BC junior football standouts at camp including offensive linemen Anthony Daley (Langley Rams) and Michele Vecchio (Okanagan Sun) as well as receiver Derek Yachison (Kamloops Broncos).
As part of the CFL’s ongoing efforts to develop elite Canadian quarterbacks, the Lions are pleased to welcome UBC pivot Michael O’Connor.
First-year Lions hit the field in Kamloops for a three-day mini-camp beginning on Thursday, May 28.
The Lions also announced that running back Tim Brown, receiver Kito Poblah, kicker Steven Shott and offensive tackle Andre Ramsey have been released.
All three newcomers will hit the field with fellow first-year Lions in Kamloops for a mini-camp beginning on Thursday, May 28. BC Lions Training Camppresented by Sun Peaks Resort begins on Sunday, June 1 in Kamloops, BC.
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