Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hint at 2025 Draft Selection

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kaden Harty | Last updated Apr 4, 2025 2:11 PM ET

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are in a decent situation regarding the quarterback position. In the CFL, it is a lot more difficult to develop solid quarterbacks and even more challenging to establish Canadian signal callers due to the sheer lack of numbers.

The Tabbies currently have one of the most intriguing quarterback rooms in the CFL as Grey Cup champion and CFL veteran Bo Levi Mitchell is the team's starter. Taulia Tagovailoa, the brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, is backing him up.

Mitchell and Tagovailoa are not guaranteed roster spots on opening day. However, there is a solid chance. The one issue that Hamilton may be looking at is the possibility of bringing a Canadian into the mix for ratio purposes.

After being asked if he thought this upcoming year of Canadian QBs could be the best that the CFL has ever seen, Ti-Cats general manager Ted Goveia told 3 Down Nation, “I think the argument could be made for sure that it’s the best class. Teams are throwing the ball, a lot of U Sports teams are running a lot of CFL concepts, so these players are better acclimated coming out.”

He continued by adding, “I’ve been impressed across the board, looking at a number of quarterbacks, including some of the guys that aren’t even the higher profile guys, it’s a good group.”

Head coach Scott Milanovich agreed: “I don’t have as many years in the league as Teddy, but it’s the best one I’ve seen thus far.”

It’s not a guarantee that the Tiger-Cats will draft a quarterback, as it’s possible that Mitchell may still be a great QB. However, he is aging, and Father Time is undefeated. Tagovailoa is not as polished as he could be, and the rest of the quarterbacks on the roster may not have long shelf lives in the CFL.

The 2025 CFL Draft and Global Draft are scheduled for April 29. The Tiger-Cats have the second pick.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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