Brit baller: linebacker David Izinyon invited to CFL combine

Linebacker David Izinyon has been extended an invitation to showcase his skills for Canadian Football League general managers, coaches and scouts in Toronto for the CFL Combine from March 26-28.

Izinyon was one of 19 players who participated in the at the CFL Global Combine in England conducted in association with the British American Football Association.

“It has been great working alongside BAFA to organize this event. The Global Combine tour has introduced us to some of the best players from around the world and we look forward to seeing their skills on display in Toronto,” CFL chief financial officer and head of football operations, Greg Dick said

The event in Bristol marked the fifth Global Combine this year with five remaining.

“The first-ever British American football combine with the CFL has been a huge success, showcasing the fantastic level of talent and ability in the British game,” Pete Ackerley, chief executive of BAFA, said.

“I am absolutely thrilled that David will now have the chance to progress to the CFL Combine in March and to represent British American football. I wish him all the luck in the world.”

The CFL will announce the full list of global players invited to Toronto following the completion of the 10 Global Combines prior to the 2020 CFL Global Draft on April 16.

Global players invited to the CFL Combine

During the 2019 season, CFL rosters featured, for the first time ever, one designated ‘global player’ from outside the U.S. and Canada on each team’s active roster and as many as two more on their practice rosters.

In 2020, the number of global players per team will increase to two on the active roster and up-to-three on the practice roster, with as many as 45 global players competing in the league.

CFL Global combine schedule