DRAFTED #1 BY: Mack Sales & Service
Name: Jordan YantzHeight: 6'2" Weight: 210 Birthday: May 10, 1990 Position: Quarterback Hometown: Regina, SK Nickname: Yantz Favourite Meal: Zesty Italian Chicken Favourite Music: Hip-Hop Best Football Memory: Coming back from a 14 point deficit and winning 28-21 in the 4th Quarter Favourite Pro Football Team: Tennessee Titans Favourite Pro Player: Joe Montana Game Day Ritual: Wake up earlier to eat and stretch then pound some music Best Part about being a Raider: Being part of a successful organization Favourite off field activity: Basketball & Touch Football Future Plans/Career Ambitions: To become a journeyman electrician or a professional football player |
DRAFTED #2 BY: The Stadium Pub
Name: Josh WilliamsHeight: 6'2" Weight: 270 Position: Defensive Line Hometown: Weyburn, SK Nickname: J-Dubbs Best Football Memory: Winning Nationals last year Favourite Pro Football Team: Roughriders Favourite Pro Player: Doug Hocking Game Day Ritual: Heaviest Metal Possible! Best Part About Being a Raider: We're the tightest family in Canada Favourite Off-Field Activity: Spending time with my family Best Football Advice Received: The team that hits the hardest always prevails. Person You Look Up To Most: My Mom Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Remain happy in all aspects of life Favourite Meal: Chicken Parmesan Favourite Movie: Donnie Brasco Favourite TV Show: TV? Favourite Music: Everything |
DRAFTED #3 BY: Reaction Sports
Name: Jared RalkoHeight: 6'3" Weight: 205 Birthday: June 20, 1987 Position: Slotback Hometown: Regina, SK Nickname: Falco Favourite Meal: Shrimp and Apple Crisp Favourite Movie: Lion King Favourite TV Show: Dexter Favourite Music: Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan Best Football Memory: Skit night at main camp Favourite Pro Football Team: Saskatchewan Rough Riders Favourite Pro Player: Andy Fantuz Game Day Ritual: Chill out, listen to some Jack Johnson Best Part about being a Raider: Learning how to be a Champion Favourite off field activity: Bocce Ball, Long Boarding, Baking Best Football advice received: Sack'em Person you look up to most: Parker Ponto Favourite Quote: When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace Future Plans/Career Ambitions: My goal is to not hate anybody. |
DRAFTED #4 BY: Mazzei Electric
Name: Lucas DesmetHeight: 5'8" Weight: 225 Birthday: August 4, 1987 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Calgary, AB Nickname: LD Favourite Meal: Pig's Feet Favourite Movie: Cinderella Man Favourite TV Show: Mantracker & Survivorman Favourite Music: rock & reggae Best Football Memory: 2006 National Championship at home Favourite Pro Football Team: Calgary Stampeders Favourite Pro Player: Ray Lewis Game Day Ritual: Recharge and get focus on the game Best Part about being a Raider: The SWAG... Favourite off field activity: Gardening Person you look up to most: Joe Stambene Future Plans/Career Ambitions: To teach religious studies in a Catholic High school and heal the Nation. |
DRAFTED #5 BY: Scott Parker of Remax
Name: Curtis VizzaHeight: 6'4" Weight: 310 Birthday: April 27, 1987 Position: Offensive Line Hometown: McBride, BC Nickname: Moose Favourite Meal: Chicken Chipotle Wrap Favourite Movie: Happy Gilmour Favourite TV Show: Two & a Half Men Favourite Music: Country Best Football Memory: Winning 2008 National Championship in Burlington Favourite Pro Football Team: BC Lions Favourite Pro Player: Lorne Plante Game Day Ritual: Early to the field, Gatorade, Subway Sandwich, Country Music and a walk from goal line to goal line Best Part about being a Raider: Being part of a family Favourite off field activity: Tennis and Board games Best Football advice received: "Ok Vizza, this is how your pads and helmet go on, got it?" Person you look up to most: My Father Antonio Vizza Favourite Quote: "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success" Future Plans/Career Ambitions: School teacher for a couple of years then pursue a principle career |
DRAFTED #6 BY: The Stadium Pub
Name: Joe HolderHeight: 5'11" Weight: 200 Birthday: August 8, 1988 Position: Running Back Hometown: Winnipeg Nickname: Jolden Favourite Meal: Pizza Favourite Movie: Bugs Bunny Favourite TV Show: Two and a Half Men Favourite Music: Reggae Favourite Pro Football Team: 49ers Favourite Pro Player: Moss Game Day Ritual: Eat Best Part about being a Raider: The Family Favourite off field activity: Everything Best Football advice received: Play Hard Future Plans/Career Ambitions: To work |
DRAFTED #7 BY: The Stadium Pub
Name: Aaron DaviesHeight: 5'9" Weight: 170 Birthday: August 2, 1988 Position: Defensive Back Hometown: Nanaimo, BC Favourite Meal: Fish Favourite Movie: Hardball Favourite TV Show: Two & a Half Men Favourite Music: Everything Best Football Memory: Winning a National Championship Favourite Pro Football Team: Dallas Cowboys Favourite Pro Player: Dion Sanders Best Part about being a Raider: Winning Favourite off field activity: Basketball Best Football advice received: Hit or Be Hit Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Go to the show |
DRAFTED #8 BY: Aloyd Fitness
Name: Robin MedeirosHeight: 6'0" Weight: 190 Birthday: October 24, 1987 Position: Slotback Hometown: Hamilton Favourite Meal: Steak & Potatoes Favourite Movie: Shawshank Redemption Favourite TV Show: Family Guy Favourite Music: Hip Hop Best Football Memory: Undefeated High School Senior Championship Favourite Pro Football Team: Green Bay Packers Favourite Pro Player: Jerry Rice Game Day Ritual: Listen to music; dance around and stay relaxed Favourite off field activity: Working Out Best Football advice received: 10% Physical 90% Mental Person you look up to most: My Mom Favourite Quote: Be Yourself Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Play in the CFL then more on to coaching |
DRAFTED #9 BY: Dodd's Lumber
Name: Tyson BuchannonHeight: 6'2" Weight: 200 Birthday: October 14, 1988 Position: Wide Reciever Hometown: Port Coquitlam Nickname: T-Buck Favourite Meal: Ribs and Steak Favourite Movie: Fight Club Favourite TV Show: Real world Favourite Music: House/Electro Best Football Memory: Win over UBC in 2009, 1st game of the season Favourite Pro Football Team: Carolina Panthers Favourite Pro Player: Reggie Bush Game Day Ritual: Listen to music and watch a movie Best Part about being a Raider: Winning Favourite off field activity: Weight Lifting & Basketball Best Football advice received: Just Play Person you look up to most: Arnold Favourite Quote: "Fortune Favors the Bold" Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Travel the world |
DRAFTED #10 BY: SupErb Construction
Name: Marc MigneaultHeight: 6'1 1/2" Weight: 195 Birthday: February 19, 1987 Position: Quarterback Hometown: North Battleford, Sask Nickname: Migsy, Migsmaster Favourite Meal: Lobster and other fine foods Favourite Movie: Rudy Favourite TV Show: South Park Favourite Music: All Best Football Memory: Grade 12 Allstar game winning drive Favourite Pro Football Team: Steelers Favourite Pro Player: Big Ben Game Day Ritual: Don't have one Best Part about being a Raider: Winning; the Team Favourite off field activity: Sports of all kinds, chillin with friends Best Football advice received: Slow things down Person you look up to most: Father Favourite Quote: "Well I guess Buddy!" Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Still in limbo; to be determined; write something |
DRAFTED #11 BY: V3 Mediaworks
Name: Andrew SmithHeight: 6'2" Weight: 190 Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Nanaimo Nickname: Smitty Best Football Memory: 08 Nationals Favourite Pro Football Team: Philadelphia Eagles Favourite Pro Player: Brian Westbrook Game Day Ritual: Tip Drill Best Part about being a Raider: Winning Favourite off field activity: Golf Best Football advice received: Catch the ball Person you look up to most: Nick WOZ Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Keep Playing Favourite Meal: Homemade lasagna Favourite Movie: Saving Private Ryan Favourite TV Show: Survivorman Favourite Music: little bit of everything |
DRAFTED #12 BY: BMO
Name: Nick WoznesenskyHeight: 6'1" Weight: 235 Birthday: February 11, 1989 Position: Defensive End Hometown: Nanaimo Nickname: Woz Favourite Meal: Steak & Potatoes Favourite Movie: Animal House Favourite Music: Oldies Best Football Memory: Winning the 2008 National Championship Game with the Raiders Favourite Pro Football Team: New York Giants Favourite Pro Player: Lyle Woznesenky Game Day Ritual: Listening to music-staying quiet Best Part about being a Raider: Camaraderie with teammates from across the Nation and winning Favourite off field activity: Hockey Best Football advice received: Don't think too much; Just do it! Person you look up to most: My Dad Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Football, teacher or Police Officer |
DRAFTED #13 BY: Atlas Windows & Doors
Name: Levar HaydenHeight: 5'11" Weight: 172 Birthday: March 23, 1987 Position: Safety Hometown: Calgary, AB Nickname: Chocolate Love! Favourite Meal: Shrimp, Steak & Potatoes Favourite Movie: Troy Favourite TV Show: South Park Favourite Music: Rap Best Football Memory: Winning two National Championships with the Raiders Favourite Pro Football Team: Baltimore Ravens & Calgary Stampeders Favourite Pro Player: Ed Reed & Jerome Iginla Best Part about being a Raider: The Volunteer Work Favourite off field activity: Playing hangtime for NG4 Best Football advice received: Ball till you fall; never give up on a play Person you look up to most: Jared Ralko Favourite Quote: You're lying! Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Be a school teacher |
DRAFTED #14TH BY: Atlas Windows & Doors
Name: Bronson NicholHeight: 6'4" Weight: 325 Position: Right Guard Hometown: Courtenay Nickname: Bron-dog Best Football Memory: Winning the 2006 Canadian Bowl Favourite Pro Football Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Favourite Pro Player: The Buss Game Day Ritual: Lots of water and Lots of Heavy Metal Best Part about being a Raider: Winning! Favourite off field activity: Hanging out with friends and family Best Football advice received: Give the hits; Don't take the hits Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Keep on trucking and playing football Favourite Meal: Steak and Baked Potatoe with Corn On the Cob Favourite Movie: 300 Favourite TV Show: Family Guy Favourite Music: Heavy Metal |
DRAFTED #15 BY: Reaction Sports
Name: Andrew Harris Height: 5'11" Weight: 203 Birthday: April 24, 1987 Position: Running Back Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Nickname: H20 Favourite Meal: Lasagna Favourite Movie: Antoine Fisher Favourite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Favourite Music: I Like it all Best Football Memory: Winning the CJFL National Championship in 2006 @ Caledonia Favourite Pro Football Team: Minnisota Vikings Favourite Pro Player: Adrian Peterson Game Day Ritual: Put on my favourite CD, have a shower, have some breakfast and head to the field as I visualize the win we are about to get. Best Part about being a Raider: Playing in the beautiful Nanaimo Favourite off field activity: Spending time with my daughter Hazel Best Football advice received: Hold your own and never stop pumping Person you look up to most: Hadi Abassi and Matthew Blokker-both have been like fathers to me for the last 5 years Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Have a solid Pro Career, become a Personal Trainer and get into business. |
DRAFTED #16 BY: The Stadium Pub
Name: Mark MuellerHeight: 6'2" Weight: 195 Birthday: March 29, 1990 Position: Wide Receiver/Kicker Hometown: Regina, SK Favourite Meal: Pizza Favourite TV Show: Family Guy Favourite Music: Anything but country Best Football Memory: Winning Nationals for the Raiders in 2008 Favourite Pro Football Team: Saskatchewan Rough Riders Game Day Ritual: Get as much sleep as I can up to game time Best Part about being a Raider: Being part of a family Favourite off field activity: sleeping Best Football advice received: Don't let the pressure of the game get to you Person you look up to most: My Father Favourite Quote: No Pain, No Gain Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Electrician/CFL |
DRAFTED #17 BY: Hamead Rashead of Remax
Name: Loukas StavropoulosHeight: 6'0" Weight: 235 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Calgary, Alb Nickname: Stavro Best Football Memory: Winning the 2000 Championship Favourite Pro Football Team: Tampa Bay Favourite Pro Player: Derek Brooks Game Day Ritual: Pray on the 33 yard line Best Part about being a Raider: Being part of a family Favourite off field activity: Golf Best Football advice received: The Harder you work the harder it is to surrender. Person you look up to most: My Parents Future Plans/Career Ambitions: High Performance Personal Trainer Favourite Meal: Lamb Chops Favourite Movie: Bad Boys 1 Favourite TV Show: Lost Favourite Music: House |
DRAFTED #18 BY: Signs Now
Name: Cam HoffmanHeight: 6'2" Weight: 235 Position: Linebacker Hometown: Duncan, BC Nickname: Hoffman Best Football Memory: Winning the Nationals in 06 & 08 Favourite Pro Football Team: Eskimos Favourite Pro Player: AJ Gass Game Day Ritual: Settle my nerves & calm down the night before Best Part about being a Raider: Being able to hang out with Nick Woz Favourite off field activity: Rugby Best Football advice received: "Don't worry you have me in front of you!" -Nick Woz Person you look up to most: Obviously Nick Woz Favourite Quote: Prepare for the worst so only the best can happen Future Plans/Career Ambitions: Win the 09 National Champion Favourite Meal: Wings Favourite Movie: The Holiday Favourite TV Show: Art Mann Show Favourite Music: Nick Woz singing "Shout" better then Otis |
