2015 CFL Draft
Final ranking December ranking September ranking Player Position College
1 - - Christian Covington Defensive lineman Rice
2 1 1 Brett Boyko Offensive lineman UNLV
3 2 6 Alex Mateas Offensive lineman UConn
4 4 2 Tyler Varga Running back Yale
5 8 4 Danny Groulx Offensive lineman Laval
6 7 8 Sukh Chungh Offensive lineman Calgary
7 3 5 Daryl Waud Defensive lineman Western
8 - - Lemar Durant Wide receiver Simon Fraser
9 5 3 Nic Demski Wide receiver Manitoba
10 6 14 Sean McEwen Offensive lineman Calgary
11 12 12 Chris Ackie Defensive back Wilfrid Laurier
12 9 11 Addison Richards Wide receiver Regina
13 10 7 Jacob Ruby Offensive lineman Richmond
14 17 - Byron Archambault Linebacker Montreal
15 - 18 Tevaughn Campbell Defensive back Regina
16 - - Shaquille Murray-Lawrence Running back UNLV
17 18 17 Ese Mrabure-Ajufo Defensive lineman Wilfrid Laurier
18 19 19 Jake Harty Wide receiver Calgary
19 - - Brandon Bridge Quarterback South Alabama
20 11 15 Nicholas Shortill Linebacker McMaster
Top prospects
The 2015 CFL Draft took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM ET on TSN2 and RDS2. 62 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. For the first time since the 2006 CFL Draft, an NCAA player was drafted first overall, with Alex Mateas from the University of Connecticut being selected with the top pick. Six offensive linemen were drafted in the first round, which broke the previous record of five in the 1987 CFL Draft. A total of 44 CIS football players were selected in the draft with the Calgary Dinos earning the most selected players with seven, including two within the first three picks. 13 trades were made involving 15 draft picks, with all of the trades occurring before the draft. The first two rounds were broadcast live on TSN with CFL Commissioner Jeffrey Orridge announcing each selection. The production was hosted by Farhan Lalji and featured the CFL on TSN panel which included Duane Forde, Paul LaPolice, Mike Benevides, and Lee Barrette who analyzed the teams' needs and picks.