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The CJFL is proud to congratulate five former CJFL players on their invitation directly to the CFL National Combine set for March 27-29, 2026 in Edmonton.

This annual event will be a combination of the top prospects eligible for the 2026 CFL Draft, as well as the top global players hoping to be selected at the 2026 CFL Global Draft.

On Friday, March 27, participants will take part in the 40-yard dash, the 3-cone shuttle, the short shuttle, the broad and vertical jumps, and the bench press.

Then on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, hopefuls will strap on the pads and take to the field for two days of practices hoping to do enough to win over a CFL general manager, coach, or scout in attendance ahead of the CFL Draft.

LB Brody Clark played a couple of seasons for the Langley Rams.  In 2019, he was part of a Rams team that hosted the Saskatoon Hilltops in the Canadian Bowl on a wet, miserable day in Langley.  Over the course of the season Clark made nine tackles and recovered a fumble.  On offence, he hauled in one pass and ran 79 yards for a touchdown.  He rejoined the club in 2023 and collected 11 tackles, three assisted stops and knocked down three passes.   Since his days with the Rams, Clark has made an impact at York.

QB Josh Jenssen led the Valley Huskers to a 7-3 record and a berth in the 2022 Canadian Bowl playoffs.  During the regular season he completed 58.2% of his passes, collecting 2221 yards on 156 completions and threw 22 touchdown passes.  He has found success at the University of Ottawa.

REC Shemar McBean was good on the offensive side of the ball for the Calgary Colts in 2021 making 13 receptions for 253 yards, averaging 19.4 yards a catch and tallied one touchdown.  He has been making an impact with the UBC Thunderbirds and is hoping to continue his football journey.

RB Isaiah Smith played only one game for the Hamilton Hurricanes in 2021 before breaking his wrist after rushing for 80 yards in half of the first quarter.  He went onto have success with the University of Guelph, with a fully healthy wrist.

OL Frank Vreugdenhil was the anchor on the Hamilton Hurricanes line in 2023 and made an impact before transitioning to McMaster University where he caught the eye CFL scouts.

These five will be at the Combine, while the other 12 CJFL players invited to the CFL Invitational Combine are hoping to join them in Edmonton.  Good luck to all former CJFL players!