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2 Raiders rookies were just chosen in CFL Draft and now have a decision to make
TL;DR
Two rookies from the Las Vegas Raiders were selected in the CFL Draft, presenting them with a decision regarding their football careers. While pursuing the NFL is likely their priority, the CFL's Global Draft introduces new considerations.
Key points
- Two Raiders rookies were selected in the CFL Draft
- CFL Global Draft allows selection of international players
- Rookies face a decision between NFL and CFL opportunities
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The Las Vegas Raiders brought aboard a couple of rookies in the last week that have also caught the attention of the Canadian Football League.
Generally, you'd assume they'll do everything they can to pursue the NFL first, but it does add a little wrinkle to things.
The CFL holds something called a Global Draft, where players from outside of Canada and the U.S. can be chosen to have their rights held by various Canadian teams.
In that draft, the Saskatchewan Roughriders selected kicker Kansei Matsuzawa.
The Raiders signed Matsuzawa as an undrafted free agent to compete for their kicking job.
He's originally from Japan, where he learned to placekick by watching YouTube videos. In 2025 at the University of Hawaii, Matsuzawa only missed one kick the whole season.
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The full CFL Draft actually took place recently, too, and in that the Raiders had their minicamp invite Niklas Henning chosen second overall by the Toronto Argonauts.
Henning is from Queen's University in Canada and probably has a chance to earn a training camp spot and maybe more with the Raiders.
Q&A
Which Las Vegas Raiders rookies were selected in the CFL Draft?
The specific names of the Raiders rookies selected in the CFL Draft are not mentioned in the excerpt.
What is the CFL Global Draft and how does it affect NFL players?
The CFL Global Draft allows Canadian teams to select players from outside Canada and the U.S., which can complicate NFL players' career decisions.
What options do Raiders rookies have after being drafted in the CFL?
The Raiders rookies can choose to pursue opportunities in the NFL or consider signing with a CFL team that holds their rights.
