Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign 2025 CFL Draft pick LB Jaylen Smith

by
3Down Staff
May 5, 2025

Photo courtesy: North Texas Athletics

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian linebacker Jaylen Smith and Global punter James Evans.

The five-foot-11, 224-pound Smith was selected in the second round, 15th overall during the 2025 CFL Draft.

Smith was a third-team All-AAC selection last season after recording 106 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three pass breakups, and one interception. He played a hybrid linebacker role and saw significant snaps covering the slot.

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The former college walk-on excelled on special teams early on in his career before earning a defensive role. The Hamilton, Ont. native compiled 160 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, a forced fumble, four pass breakups, and two picks in 52 games with the Mean Green.

Evans was selected in the second round, 16th overall during the 2025 CFL Global Draft.

Winnipeg opens rookie camp on Wednesday, May 7 with main training camp opening on Sunday, May 11.