In addition to having a strong NFL presence, UConn Football has a solid history of players who have made an impact in the CFL.
UConn Center Alex Mateas was selected by his hometown Ottawa REDBLACKS as the number one overall pick in last week's Canadian Football League Draft.
"It is an honor to be picked number one overall in the 2015 CFL Draft by the REDBLACKS," said Mateas. "The opportunity to represent my home city and play football on the same field that I used to play soccer on as a kid is surreal. I look forward to contributing any way possible to the team and to bring a Grey Cup back to Ottawa.