### [2026-04-28](/feed/2026/04/28/index.md)

##### 2026 CFL draft
# In Canadian football, the 70th edition of the CFL draft is held, with the Ottawa Redblacks selecting former Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with the first overall pick. 




### Sources:

1. [Sportsnet](https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-select-ol-giordano-vaccaro-no-1-overall-in-cfl-canadian-draft/)

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