Edmonton Elks take linebacker Joel Dublanko with top pick of CFL draft
The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Edmonton had the first selection after finishing last in the West Division with a 4-14 record. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.
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The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. Edmonton had the first selection after finishing last in the West Division with a 4-14 record. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.