The Calgary Stampeders have selected University of Calgary receiver Jalen Philpot with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 Canadian Football League draft.

Jalen Philpot
1st round – fifth overall
Receiver
College: Calgary
Height: 6.01
Weight: 190
Born: July 26, 2000
Birthplace: Delta, BC

Philpot played 22 games over three seasons (2018-19, 2021) at the University of Calgary. He recorded 113 receptions for 1,889 yards and 10 touchdowns during his Dinos career. Philpot was a Canada West all-star in 2019 and 2021 in addition to a twice being named a first-team all-Canadian.

Philpot was part of a Vanier Cup-winning team in 2019 and suited up in the College Gridiron Showcase following his senior season.

Philpot attended Seaquam Secondary School in Delta. He was high-school and college teammates with his twin brother, Tyson, and both siblings set Dinos records with 107-yard receptions during their time with U of C. Their father, Cory, played eight years in the CFL between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions and won a Grey Cup championship with BC in 1994.

Calgary currently holds seven other picks in the draft, which concludes later this evening.

Stampeders picks

2nd round: 14th overall
3rd round: 25th overall
4th round: 34th overall
5th round: 43rd overall
6th round: 52nd overall
7th round: 61st overall
8th round: 70th overall