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Bombers sign 2020 CFL Draft selections DB Noah Hallett, K/P Marc Liegghio

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have inked two of their top picks from the 2020 CFL Draft in defensive back Noah Hallett and kicker/punter Marc Liegghio.

Hallett was selected at the bottom of the second round with Winnipeg’s first pick in the draft. He was 3DownNation‘s third-ranked defensive back and No. 23 prospect overall.

The McMaster product is an athletic freak who recorded a 44-inch vertical jump at the 2019 East-West Bowl. He was named a second-team All-Canadian in 2019 at halfback, but should move to safety at the CFL level.

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Hallett is the younger brother of Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive back Nick Hallett, who recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble as a rookie in 2019.

Liegghio was a fifth-round selection who holds the all-time U Sports record for most career field goals following a prolific four years at Western University. He was named a U Sports first-team All-Canadian in 2019 as both placekicker and punter.

The native of Woodbridge, Ont. connected on 115-of-137 career field goal attempts (83.9 percent) with a long of 50 yards. He also averaged 47.5 yards per punt in his final year with the Mustangs.

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.

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