Four athletes with Saskatchewan ties set to showcase talent at 2026 CFL Combine
When the Canadian Football League continues its annual combine season later this month, more than 140 of the country’s top draft-eligible prospects will get their opportunity to make an impression.
Among them are four athletes with ties to Saskatchewan university programs who will look to elevate their stock in front of CFL decision-makers.
The CFL Combine will take place in Edmonton from March 27–29. Players will first go through athletic testing, including the 40-yard dash, three-cone shuttle, short shuttle, broad jump, vertical jump and bench press, before putting the pads on for two days of practices in front of scouts, coaches and general managers ahead of the CFL Draft.
For the Saskatchewan football community, the list includes two members of the University of Regina Rams and two standouts from the Saskatchewan Huskies.
Ethan Graham – Offensive Line
University of Regina Rams
Regina product Ethan Graham brings size and experience to the combine stage.
The 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive lineman emerged as a key piece of the Rams’ offensive line during the 2024 season, starting all eight Canada West games and two playoff contests at left tackle before missing the Mitchell Bowl due to injury. Over four seasons with the Rams, Graham has appeared in 32 games while steadily developing into one of the conference’s most reliable blockers.
The former Sheldon-Williams Collegiate Spartan has already shown he can surprise people. In 2023, Graham caught a one-yard touchdown pass against Manitoba, becoming just the second offensive lineman in University of Regina history to record a reception.
He was also invited to participate in the 2025 U SPORTS East-West Bowl, a key showcase for draft prospects.
Charlie Parks – Defensive Line
University of Saskatchewan Huskies
Another Regina native, Charlie Parks, has developed into a disruptive force along the defensive line.
The 6-foot-4, 240-pound defender finished the 2025-26 season with 30 total tackles, eight tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks across 12 games, continuing a steady climb since joining the program. Over his Rams career, Parks has accumulated 53 tackles and 11 sacks while consistently pressuring opposing quarterbacks.
Before arriving at the university level, Parks was one of the most decorated high school athletes in the province at Sheldon-Williams Collegiate. He was named Regina’s Lorne Aston Male Athlete of the Year in 2022 and also earned MVP honours in both football and wrestling during his time with the Spartans.
Carson Sombach – Defensive Back
University of Regina Rams
Safety Carson Sombach will also represent the Rams after building a reputation as one of the team’s most dependable defenders.
The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Regina product started every Canada West game and all three playoff contests in 2024, recording 27 tackles and his first career interception — a goal-line pick against Calgary.
Sombach followed that up with a standout campaign that included two interceptions for 115 yards in 2025, highlighted by a 109-yard return touchdown.
A graduate of Miller Comprehensive High School, Sombach helped the Marauders capture the 2018 provincial championship and later earned Academic All-Canadian honours twice while at the University of Regina. Football also runs deep in the family — he is one of four brothers who have suited up in the Rams’ secondary.
Jack Warrack – Offensive Line
University of Saskatchewan Huskies
Representing the Huskies is veteran offensive lineman Jack Warrack.
The 6-foot-5, 290-pound blocker from Strathmore, Alberta, has been a mainstay on the Huskies’ offensive line, appearing in 40 games over the past four seasons. Warrack made an immediate impact in Saskatoon, earning Canada West Rookie of the Year honours in 2022.
Before joining the Huskies, he starred at Strathmore High School and was named the school’s Male Athlete of the Year while also competing with Team Alberta.
For the four Western Canadian prospects, the upcoming combine represents the next step in a journey that has already included standout performances at both the high school and university levels.
Over the course of three days in Edmonton, each will have the chance to show CFL evaluators they belong at the next level and potentially hear their names called when the CFL Draft arrives later this spring.
