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Aug 27, 2026
Mazarine MemonHOST
Today's guest is Daniel Oladejo, professional wide receiver in the Canadian Football League.
Mazarine MemonHOST
Daniel was born in Nigeria, grew up in Ottawa and played university football for the Ottawa Gee-Gees before being drafted by the Ottawa Red Blacks in the second round of the 2023 CFL Draft.
Mazarine MemonHOST
His path to where he is today has not been straight.
Mazarine MemonHOST
Practice rosters, releases, re-signings, the relentless cycle of proving yourself in a room that is never fully yours until it is.
Joel DublankoGUEST
Yep
Connor HalleyHOST
... you found out obviously that you would be eligible for the CFL draft, and I think at that point I, I remember that process where it was like, okay, everything's flipped.
Connor HalleyHOST
Uh, what was your reaction to the news finding out that you were eligible and, you know, I mean, all of a sudden were, in all likelihood the number one overall pick?
Joel DublankoGUEST
Yeah, no, it was, it was crazy how fast it all happened.