CFL Draft

Jesse Gibbon accepts invitation to mini-camp with Pittsburgh Steelers

by
John Hodge
May 6, 2019

Jesse Gibbon is a native of Hamilton and was drafted by the Tiger-Cats this past Thursday. It’s only fitting, then, that he’s headed to the NFL’s version of Steeltown.

Gibbon has accepted a mini-camp invitation from the Pittsburgh Steelers set to take place this upcoming weekend. The Waterloo offensive lineman had an excellent senior season and a strong showing at the CFL national combine, resulting in his selection at second overall.

Interest in Gibbon grew over the course of the off-season with two teams trying to trade up to select the Warriors’ left tackle on draft day.

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Gibbon won’t be the only Canadian player there with fellow OUA offensive lineman Drew Desjarlais also set to take part.

John Hodge

John Hodge is a longtime Canadian football reporter, insider, and podcaster for 3DownNation. Based in Winnipeg, Hodge is also a freelance television and radio broadcaster and curling reporter for Rock Channel.