Argonauts.ca Staff
TORONTO – With the third overall pick in the 2015 CFL Draft, the Toronto Argonauts selected offensive lineman Sean McEwen from the University of Calgary.
McEwen, a 6-3, 297-pound, native of Calgary, Alberta, played in 32 games over four seasons with the Dinos. Calgary’s 2011 Rookie of the Year was named a Canada West All-Star in three consecutive seasons (2012-14). He was also named a first-team All-Canadian in 2014 and a second-team All-Canadian in 2013.
Commented Argonauts General Manager Jim Barker, “We understand Sean could be a futures pick but he was the top player on our board. He is athletic, smart and tough, and he loves the game. Getting players who are true centres is not easy as there aren’t many of them available. We are thrilled to get Sean McEwen with the third overall pick.”
McEwen topped all offensive linemen in the bench press (27 reps), 40-yard dash (5.01s) and three-cone drill (7.82) while ranking third amongst his position group in the shuttle drill (4.8s) at the 2015 CFL Combine in March.
Commented Argos third overall selection Sean McEwen: “This is the most excited I’ve ever been in my life. Hearing Scott Milanovich’s voice on the phone was a surreal experience but at the same time something that I felt that I’ve worked hard for and deserve. In terms of deciding on my immediate future that is something that I will have to sit down with my family and discuss. Both academics and pro football are huge parts of my future.”
The Argonauts currently still hold six selections in this year’s CFL Draft including: 12th, 21st, 30th, 39th, 55th, and 56th picks.
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