Offensive lineman Senior remains atop CFL Scouting Bureau’s top-20 list
TORONTO — Johnny Augustine’s pro stock is on the rise.
On Thursday, the Guelph Gryphons running back cracked the CFL scouting bureau’s final top-20 prospects list leading up to the May 7 draft. After being bypassed in previous listings, the five-foot-eight, 202-pound Augustine earned the No. 17 spot after a solid showing at last month’s combine in Regina.
Following that performance, Augustine boldy declared he was the top running back in the draft and a future CFL starter. He wasn’t moving off those proclamations Thursday.
“That’s my mentality,” he said during a conference call. “It’s one thing to make it to the CFL and make a roster but my goal at the end of the day is to be a starting running back.