US EditionOttawa Redblacks Take Purdue Offensive Lineman Vaccaro First Overall in CFL Draft
Vaccaro, a Winnipeg native, appeared in all 12 Purdue games last season and was a top U Sports lineman before transferring.
- On Tuesday, the Ottawa Redblacks selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in the CFL draft, launching the 2026 selection process.
- A Winnipeg native, the 307-pound lineman spent 2025 at Purdue after three seasons at Manitoba, where he was twice named an all-Canadian and U Sports' top down lineman.
- The Toronto Argonauts selected Queen's offensive lineman Nicklas Henning second overall, while the Edmonton Elks chose Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome third overall.
- With the fifth selection, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats added offensive lineman Jonathan Denis, while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chose defensive lineman Nuer Gatkuoth, a Denver Broncos mini-camp invitee.
- At Rutgers, Djabome recorded 192 tackles; the 298-pound Henning was an OUA all-star, while Denis played 12 games at right guard for Louisiana Tech and Gatkuoth began at Colorado State.
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Ottawa Redblacks get physical "mauler" in taking Giordano Vaccaro with first pick of CFL draft
Ryan Dinwiddie knew who he was taking with the first overall pick in the CFL draft Tuesday night well before commissioner Stuart Johnston announced that the Ottawa Redblacks were "on the clock."
Ottawa Redblacks take former Manitoba Bisons offensive lineman Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft - Winnipeg
Winnipeg's Giordano Vaccaro is the first former Bisons player to go first overall and the first Manitoban to be selected with the top pick since Brandon's Chris Bauman in 2007.
Redblacks select Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with top pick of CFL draft
The Ottawa Redblacks selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The six-foot-two, 307-pound Winnipeg native spent 2025 at Purdue, appearing in all 12 games and seeing action on offence and special teams.
REDBLACKS Celebrate Drafting Top Pick Giordano Vaccaro
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have firmly committed to Giordano Vaccaro as their first overall pick in the CFL Draft. The team views the 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive lineman as a standout choice due to his impressive work ethic and character, confirming their confidence in his abilities well before the draft. Head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie highlighted Vaccaro's potential as a transformative player who embodies the REDBLACKS' desired ethos…
REDBLACKS select offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with first overall pick in 2026 CFL draft - Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have selected Winnipeg native Giordano Vaccaro with the first overall selection in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft. “We’re excited to welcome Giordano to the REDBLACKS organization,” said Head Coach and General Manager Ryan Dinwiddie. “He has impressed us at every step of this process, from what he’s put on tape to getting to know him as a person and talking with his coaches at Purdue and the University of Manitoba. We can’t wai…
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