Three HBCU soccer merchandise had their names referred to as within the Canadian Soccer League draft on Tuesday, together with two with NFL camp invites.
Delaware State operating again Michael Chris-Ike, Prairie View A&M broad receiver Jahquan Bloomfield, and Howard offensive sort out Anim Dankwah have been amongst 74 gamers chosen within the CFL draft.
Chris-Ike, a local of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, was chosen 14th general by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Chris-Ike ran for 752 yards and 5 touchdowns in components of 5 seasons with the Hornets. He additionally earned an invitation to the New York Jets rookie camp.
We have now chosen operating again Michael Chris-Ike from @DelSt_Football with the 14th general choose within the 2024 @CFL Draft. #ForTheW pic.twitter.com/ijqsxqzC37
— Winnipeg Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) Could 1, 2024
Bloomfield, a senior from Katy, Texas, was drafted thirty fifth general by the Ottawa Redblacks. He caught 12 passes for 258 yards, rushed 3 times for 39 yards, and recorded two touchdowns for the SWAC West champion Panthers in 2023. Bloomfield caught 35 passes for 734 yards, a 21 yards per catch common, and 5 touchdowns in his Prairie View profession.
Dankwah, additionally an Ontario province native, was chosen forty eighth general by the Toronto Argonauts. Dankwah ended his Howard profession as a repeat first-team all-MEAC choice on the offensive line. He was a key a part of the Bison’s first MEAC title since 1993. Dankwah not too long ago signed an undrafted free-agent take care of the Philadelphia Eagles.
