2 Raiders rookies were just chosen in CFL Draft and now have a decision to make
Two Las Vegas Raiders rookies, Kansei Matsuzawa and Niklas Henning, were selected in the CFL Draft, creating potential cross-league decisions for their futures. Matsuzawa, a kicker from Japan, was picked by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Global Draft, while Henning was chosen second overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the main CFL Draft. Both players now face choices between pursuing opportunities in the NFL with the Raiders or considering careers in the Canadian Football League.
- ▪Kansei Matsuzawa, a kicker from Japan, was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL Global Draft.
- ▪Matsuzawa signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after a strong season at the University of Hawaii.
- ▪Niklas Henning, a Canadian player from Queen's University, was chosen second overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL Draft.
- ▪Henning is also participating in the Raiders' minicamp, giving him a chance to compete for an NFL roster spot.
- ▪Most NFL rookies do not face immediate decisions involving CFL opportunities, making Matsuzawa and Henning's situations unique.
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