CALGARY – The University of Calgary Dinos twin brother act of Jalen and
Tyson Philpot was listed on Thursday by the Canadian Football League's Scouting Bureau which released their second edition of the Top 20 prospects eligible for the 2022 CFL Draft.
The Scouting Bureau, composed of scouts, player personnel directors and general managers from the league's nine clubs, releases its prospect rankings in fall, winter and spring editions each year.
Nine U SPORTS institutions are represented on the list with five schools featuring multiple players. Saskatchewan and Alberta lead all programs with three prospects apiece.
Jalen and
Tyson Philpot, both wide receivers from Delta, B.C., are second and fifth, respectfully. It is believed to be the first time in U SPORTS history that siblings were listed in the Top 5 for the same draft year.
Jalen Philpot is the highest rated U SPORTS prospect in the winter rankings. In 2021, the Delta, B.C., product recorded 35 receptions for 715 yards (20.4 yards per catch) and three touchdowns. His efforts earned him a U SPORTS All-Canadian selection for the second consecutive year. In three seasons with the Dinos, he registered 113 catches for 1,889 yards and 10 TDs.
Tyson Philpot moved up 10 spots from the fall rankings. In 2021, he caught 41 passes for 746 yards and a U SPORTS-best nine TD receptions. Tyson earned All-Canadian honours and was voted player of the year in the Canada West conference. In 16 career games with the Dinos, the Delta, B.C., native hauled in 77 receptions for 1,574 yards and 14 TDs.
U SPORTS PROSPECTS
| # |
NAME |
POS. |
SCHOOL |
HOMETOWN |
| 2 (7) |
Jalen Philpot |
WR |
Calgary |
Delta, B.C. |
| 5 (15) |
Tyson Philpot |
WR |
Calgary |
Delta, B.C. |
| 6 (10) |
Tre Ford |
QB |
Waterloo |
Niagara Falls, Ont. |
| 7 (–) |
Deionte Knight |
DL |
Western |
Ajax, Ont. |
| 8 (13) |
Zack Fry |
OL |
Western |
London, Ont. |
| 9 (12) |
Tyrell Ford |
DB |
Waterloo |
Niagara Falls, Ont. |
| 10 (20) |
Noah Zerr |
OL |
Saskatchewan |
Langenburg, Sask. |
| 11 (14) |
Peter Kozushka |
OL |
Alberta |
Yorkton, Sask. |
| 12 (19) |
Jayden Dalke |
DB |
Alberta |
Leduc, Alta. |
| 13 (18) |
Adam Machart |
RB |
Saskatchewan |
Saskatoon |
| 14 (–) |
Josiah Schakel |
DB |
Alberta |
Sherwood Park, Alta. |
| 15 (–) |
Anthony Federico |
DL |
Queen's |
Niagara Falls, Ont. |
| 16 (–) |
Nathan Cherry |
DL |
Saskatchewan |
Saskatoon |
| 17 (–) |
Joshua Archibald |
DL |
McGill |
Montreal |
| 18 (–) |
Nate Edwards |
LB |
McMaster |
Ancaster, Ont. |
