Ex-Colorado School of Mines star Max McLeod signs with CFL franchise | Colorado Sunshine
Colorado School of Mines senior wide receiver Max McLeod (3) catches a pass from senior quarterback John Matocha (10) during a game against Central Washington University on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Marv Kay Stadium in Golden, Colo. McLeod would fumble and lose the ball shortly after the reception. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Another Oredigger is going pro.
Colorado School of Mines’ record-setting wide receiver Max McLeod signed with the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the school said. McLeod is the program’s all-team leader in catches and receiving yards and was an All-American pick the past three seasons.
McLeod will join Winnipeg’s practice squad. The Blue Bombers are 3-2 and hunting a playoff spot.
Mines players are all around the CFL. Quarterbacks Isaac Harker (Saskatchewan and the BC Lions) and John Matocha (Toronto) and cornerback Mason Pierce (Toronto) are in the league. McLeod previously earned an invitation to the Denver Broncos’ rookie camp in May.
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