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Lions take LB Jay Pottinger in first round.
2006-04-20 12:07:30
The BC Lions announced today that they have selected Jay Pottinger from McMaster University with their first pick (2nd overall) in the 2006 CFL Canadian College Draft.
The 6'2&rdquo, 243-pound native of Whitby, Ontario will turn 23 years-old this June and comes with an impressive football resume. The two-time All-Canadian was named the OUA's Outstanding Defensive Player in 2004 and 2005. Last season he led the Marauder defense with 38 tackles.
“We were very impressed with Jay as both a player and a person,&rdquo said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono. “He plays a very difficult position with skill and intelligence.&rdquo
BC takes in the First Round - Fourth Pick - Ricky Foley - Player Details
BC takes in the First Round - Sixth Pick - Steven Valli - Player Details
BC takes in the Second Round - 7th Pick - John Hameister-Ries - Player Details
BC takes in the Fifth Round - 6th Pick - Mike Lindstrom - Player Details
BC takes in the Sixth Round - 6th Pick - Jason Ward - Player Details
See the complete draft selection list by going here
The 6'2&rdquo, 243-pound native of Whitby, Ontario will turn 23 years-old this June and comes with an impressive football resume. The two-time All-Canadian was named the OUA's Outstanding Defensive Player in 2004 and 2005. Last season he led the Marauder defense with 38 tackles.
“We were very impressed with Jay as both a player and a person,&rdquo said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono. “He plays a very difficult position with skill and intelligence.&rdquo
BC takes in the First Round - Fourth Pick - Ricky Foley - Player Details
BC takes in the First Round - Sixth Pick - Steven Valli - Player Details
BC takes in the Second Round - 7th Pick - John Hameister-Ries - Player Details
BC takes in the Fifth Round - 6th Pick - Mike Lindstrom - Player Details
BC takes in the Sixth Round - 6th Pick - Jason Ward - Player Details
See the complete draft selection list by going here
