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Five CFL prospects deemed ineligible for 2017 draft for anti-doping violations

Five CFL prospects deemed ineligible for 2017 draft for anti-doping violations | iNFOnews.ca
University of Calgary Dinos' Rashaun Simonise celebrates a touchdown during first half CIS Mitchell Bowl football action in Calgary in a Nov. 16, 2013, file photo. Five prospects for the 2017 CFL draft, including Simonise, have been deemed ineligible for anti-doping violations, the league announced Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh, File

TORONTO – Five prospects for the 2017 CFL draft have been deemed ineligible for anti-doping violations, the league announced Thursday.

Kent State long-snapper Kain Anzovino, McGill receiver Moy McDonald, Carleton defensive lineman Daniel McNicholl and Calgary receiver Rashaun Simonise all had their draft years deferred to 2018 as a result of anti-doping rule violations for the use of banned substances.

The CFL also said Regina linebacker Michael Stefanovic is removing himself from this year’s draft even though a violation of the league’s anti-doping rules hasn’t yet been confirmed. The league added Stefanovic intends to exercise his right to a hearing.

The CFL said Stefanovic will also be eligible for the 2018 draft.

The 2017 draft is slated for Sunday evening.

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