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Two Outgoing MSU Players Selected During CFL Draft
- MSU cornerback Malcolm Bell was chosen ninth overall in the CFL first round by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- MSU defensive back Devynn Cromwell went 25th in the CFL third round to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
- Bell and Cromwell previously had NFL connections, including Bell’s invite to the Commanders’ rookie minicamp.
- The CFL draft emphasizes Canadian roster rules and opportunities for players from USports and U.S. colleges.
- Cromwell’s path included USports at Guelph, Texas Tech, and an NCAA waiver enabling another MSU season.
- Bell started 11 of 12 Spartans games this season at corner and posted a high defensive grade.
- The CFL draft is a notable option for MSU players pursuing professional football outside the NFL.
- Bell hails from Montreal, Cromwell from Toronto, illustrating the Canadian player channel in CFL.
- The Roughriders and Tiger-Cats will add MSU talent as they pursue Grey Cup aspirations.
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