Edmonton Elks select Montreal LB Michael Brodrique second overall in 2023 CFL Draft

The Edmonton Elks selected Université de Montreal linebacker Michael Brodrique with the second overall pick in the 2023 CFL Draft.

The two-time RSEQ all-star made 68.5 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, two pass knockdowns, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and one interception with the Carabins and was named a second-team U Sports All-Canadian in 2021.

“Michael is an excellent linebacker with the tenacity and athletic markers we search for,” said assistant general manager Geroy Simon in a statement. “He has a high football IQ and can be a versatile player for this organization.”

Brodrique had a strong showing at the CFL Combine in March when he was named a coaches’ pick for his performance on the final day of the Combine.

The six-foot-two, 227-pound defender was the first U Sports player taken in the draft as the Ottawa Redblacks took Fresno State offensive lineman Dontae Bull with the first overall pick.