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Five prospects dropped from CFL draft over failed drug tests

by
3Down Staff
May 4, 2017

Five prospects for the 2017 CFL draft have been deemed ineligible for anti-doping violations, the league announced Friday.

Kent State long-snapper Kain Kain Anzovino, McGill receiver Moy McDonald, Carleton defensive lineman Daniel McNicholl and Calgary receiver Rashaun Simonise all had their draft years deferred to 2018 as a result of anti-doping rule violations for the use of banned substances.

The CFL also said Regina linebacker Michael Stefanovic is removing himself from this year’s draft even though a violation of the league’s anti-doping rules hasn’t yet been confirmed. The league added Stefanovic intends to exercise his right to a hearing.

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The CFL said Stefanovic will also be eligible for the 2018 draft.

Simonise’s penalty was reported back in March, when he was the fourth-ranked prospect according to the CFL scouting bureau. None of the other players named are ranked in the top-20.

The 2017 draft is slated for Sunday evening.

– CP