Seems a decent enough athlete, which probably explains why 3 different NFL teams figured he was worth taking a look at.
I don’t think I’d be confident to say that each of the guys we have in particular would be a decent enough field side DB starter but I feel pretty confident with the guys we’ve brought in that at least 2 of them will be. Now it’s up to Brandon Isaac and Brent Monson to figure out which two.
Helmets are ON. You know what that means 👀 🔜 pic.twitter.com/8LhjU4J5aM
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) April 22, 2026
Yeah that’s the guy who doesn’t know what the difference is between the Canadian draft and the global draft. Rohan Jones is Canadian.
That would be embarrassing…
TBF I think he’s American so he genuinely may see “global” and think Canadian is included in that?
I didn’t realize the Lingerie Football League was bringing ringers to the fight.
This is great!
Roll the tape 🎥 pic.twitter.com/LLLX9JPBgP
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) April 24, 2026
JaCobian Morgan, JSU signal-caller and National Championship QB is heading for Canada to launch his professional career!@jacobian_morgan | @hbculegends | @ladylib1922 | @gojsutigersfb | @Ticats | @blacksportsinc
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) April 26, 2026
Morgan Signs: https://t.co/QzW0SbwF5H pic.twitter.com/rA3Uvi6NF2
The Tiger-Cats put Morgan on their negotiation list earlier this spring. This secured his exclusive CFL rights. Hamilton signed Tre Ford in free agency to retool its quarterback room this offseason. Now, Morgan joins the mix as they prepare for training camp, which begins May 10
Interesting signing. If he was our developmental project on the PR I’d be happy with that. Big, athletic kid who doesn’t seem to throw a lot of picks (41-11 TD:INT ratio over 3 years starting).
Barring any changes.. I’m sure there will be more FAs signed this week plus the rookies. Here is what i believe the rookie camp will be like… Keep in mind all QBs attend. This is why im sure we will sign a few more OL
Also with Morgan signed today.. Below is the main camp looking today minus the first cuts from rookie camp
We have signed the following players:
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) April 27, 2026
🇺🇸 QB Jacobian Morgan
🇺🇸 OL Nolan Gorczyca
🗞️ | https://t.co/lNEikgEWcX@porterairlines | #CFL pic.twitter.com/y5gcqVcgq4
Neg List Update:
Hamilton Tiger-Cats negotiation list update:
Added DL WOOD, Zaylin (Vanderbilt)
Added OL UNIJE, Reuben (UCLA)
Added LB KWIATKOWSKI, Jordan (Central Michigan)
Added RB KPEENU, Barika (North Dakota State)
Added DB GIBSON, Gavin (North Carolina)
Added OL Graham, Derrick (Tulane)
Added WR Blake, O’Mega (Arkansas)
Added DL Payton, Patrick (Louisiana State)
Removed RB Davis, Julius (Montana State)
Removed LB McDonald, Jayden (Connecticut)
Removed DB Wilson, TaMuarion (Central Arkansas)
Removed RB Robinson, James (Illinois State)
Removed DL ANDERSON, Ryder (Indiana)
Removed OL WILLIAMS, Jarrid (Miami)
Removed DB Fourqurean, Nyzier (Wisconsin)
Removed RB Bullock, Kentrel (South Alabama)
Signed QB Morgan, JaCobian (Jackson State)
Signed OL Gorczyca, Nolan (Kansas)
That’s from @cfl_neg_list on X. Interesting that the neg list transactions tracker only had Davis being taken off and Graham, Blake, and Payton added. Luckily @cfl_neg_list caught the other ones. You’ll note that this actually appears to be 10 off the list and 8 onto it, that’s because Jayden McDonald and TaMuarion Wilson were both signed and removed a while ago. Not sure why @cfl_neg_list is recording that now.
They updated alot of other CFL signings now and Neg changes
I’m going to try to guess the Tiger-Cats picks.
Pick 5: Dariel Djabome LB
Pick 14: Amari Notice DT
Pick 25: Charlie Parks DE
Pick 34: Keegan O’Neil C/G
Pick 43: Sebastian Paradis FB
Pick 52: Benjamin Dobson SLB
Pick 61: Ethan John DB
Pick 70: Frank Vregdenhill C/G
You got the Notice pick right, just off by a 5 rounds.
Here are JC Abbott’s write-ups for our draft picks:
OL-7) Jonathan Denis, Louisiana Tech University (Montreal, Que.)
Raised primarily in Florida, Denis was a consensus four-star recruit coming out of high school who committed to Oregon and later transferred to Miami. Back-to-back ACL tears derailed his career at those powerhouse programs, but he succeeded in resurrecting his career at the Division II level with Central Missouri in 2024. His performance after transferring back to the FBS last season was strong, as the squat six-foot-two, 313-pound guard set a firm pocket and was an effective wall-off blocker in the run game. Though lateral quickness and balance are concerns, he’s a high-floor prospect not dissimilar from last year’s top lineman, Christopher Fortin. However, his history of knee problems and the fact that he has never played a fully healthy season, even in his best years, could make some teams skittish.
WR-6. Malick Meiga, Coastal Carolina University (Saint Jerome, Que.)
A fascinating case study in valuing traits versus production, Meiga never established himself as a consistent receiving threat in college, but dazzled at the Chanticleers’ pro day by running in the 4.4s. That type of speed is not easily dismissed, especially when the prospect in question stands six-foot-three and 206 pounds with 33-inch arms and cheese-grater abs. However, it has rarely shown up on film, where Meiga looks stiff and robotic, struggling with drops at times. His saving grace could be special teams value, as the Penn State transfer has been productive as a gunner on punt team at both of his collegiate stops, though he does have a tendency to over-run the play and miss tackles.
DB- 3) Devynn Cromwell, Michigan State University (Toronto, Ont.)
A generational athlete by CFL standards, Cromwell vertical jumped 40.5 inches and broad jumped over 11 feet at his pro day. Astonishingly, he achieved that second figure AFTER tearing his meniscus, an injury that prevented further testing and will keep him out of the lineup for a few more months. CFL teams will still be willing to take a swing on the six-foot, 200-pound cover man, just as Texas Tech did two years ago when they lured the former All-Canadian halfback away from the University of Guelph. The jump in competition seemed a bit much for Cromwell at both of his NCAA stops, as he rarely looked as fast at safety as his measurables indicate and struggled to handle the physicality. That suggests that he may take some time to shape into a CFL starter, but his ability to legitimately play any spot in the secondary will trump all.
OL-10) Brayden Szeman, University of Calgary (Vernon, B.C.)
A natural centre with some edge, Szeman is a good enough athlete that he was even able to play tackle effectively at six-foot-one and 302 pounds with sub-32-inch arms. Safe to say that won’t be happening at the CFL level, but the Dinos standout has sensational first-step quickness and consistent inside hands that could earn him a starting role as a snapper down the line. Don’t be surprised if this mid-round pick gets looked back on fondly.
LB- 8) Loik Gagne, Concordia University (Montreal, Que.)
The Stingers didn’t value Gagne as a full-time defensive player by the end of his tenure, but he’d be far from the first special teams demon to leapfrog starters and slip into the mid-rounds of a CFL draft. The five-foot-11, 215-pounder has strong measurables, chase-down speed that puts D.K. Metcalf to shame, and finishes with good form tackles. That gives the 2023 RSEQ all-star a clearer path onto a roster than most.
LB- 5) Marc Djonay Rondeau, University of Ottawa (Quebec City, Que.)
Rondeau posted some utterly ridiculous numbers for a linebacker at the CFL Combine, namely a nearly 11-foot broad jump, and is highly regarded by teams due to his explosiveness and range. The challenge is how exactly to deploy him, as the six-foot, 194-pound defender is small for a true linebacker and may lack the fluidity or ball skills to adopt a full-time role in the secondary. He can certainly fill in at strong-side linebacker, but may be best suited to the weakside if he can add some weight. Either way, he has a bright future covering kicks.
DL- 9) Aamarii Notice, Coastal Carolina University (Toronto, Ont.)
Notice was a consensus Top 20 prospect for much of this year, as scouts loved the look of the six-foot-three, 286-pound nose tackle and admired his polished technique at Idaho. Unfortunately, though he remained a solid interior gap plugger after transferring up to the FBS, the jump in competition put his physical limitations on display, and his pro day testing numbers are essentially disqualifying. He’ll likely still get selected late because few have better initial hands, longer arms, or superior play strength, but his ceiling for development is capped and will scare away some teams entirely.
DL- 16) Kyler Laing, Mercyhurst University (Tallahassee, Fla.)
An undersized edge rusher at six-foot-one and 225 pounds, Laing was reasonably productive for the Lakers last year and had a solid season with Buffalo early in his career as well. The problems for him mirror those that caused his brother, Trey, to drop to the seventh round last year, as he has an extensive injury history, poor length, and limited first-step quickness. His technique and willingness to keep going around the ring saw him punch above his weight class in college, but the pro game is a different beast.
