Calgary Stampeders Energize CFL Global Draft With New Talent

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:20 pm

The Calgary Stampeders are shaking up the gridiron as they secure top global talent in the CFL Draft. The team’s moves, highlighted by the selection of Australian punter Fraser Masin and a promising batch of draftees, reflect a strategic push to inject international flair into their competitive roster. Get ready for a draft season that’s heating up like a late-night playoff clash.

globalnews.ca / Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Fraser Masin 1st overall in CFL’s global draft

When the Calgary Stampeders took Masin, it was not a surprise given they lost veteran Australian punter Cody Grace to the Edmonton Elks this off-season.

calgaryherald.com / Meet the Calgary Stampeders draftees — a breakdown of the picks in the 2025 CFL Draft

'We're very happy and can't wait to get started here (with training camp) in a week,' said Stamps director of Canadian scouting Dwayne Cameron

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