Canadian football players Rene Konga and Logan Taylor are still awaiting selection as the NFL Draft moves to its final day. Both prospects were not chosen during the second and third rounds of the draft on Friday night.

Day 3 Decision for Canadian Prospects

The anticipation is building for Konga and Taylor, who will learn if they will receive a professional opportunity during Saturday’s final four rounds. The NFL Draft is a stressful time for athletes who have worked towards playing in the National Football League.

Mesidor Makes History

Akheem Mesidor became the first Canadian-born defensive player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, being picked 22nd overall by the Miami Dolphins. He is the sixth player born in Canada to be drafted in the first round. N’Keal Harry was the last Canadian-born player drafted in the first round in 2019, though he moved to the United States at a young age.

Rene Konga’s Profile

Rene Konga, a 6-foot-4, 298-pound defensive lineman from the University of Louisville, has shown significant potential during his college career. He earned second-team All-ACC honors last season, demonstrating his disruptive abilities on the defensive line.

Konga’s Stats and Performance

In 12 regular-season starts last season, Konga recorded 29 tackles, 13 solo, five tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. He also led his team with six pass breakups. Over two seasons at Louisville (2024-2025), he accumulated 49 total tackles, eight for loss, four sacks, and six passes batted down in 23 games.

Konga began his collegiate career at Rutgers University, redshirting his first season and seeing limited playing time in 2021. He improved over the 2022 and 2023 seasons. His pro day performance included a 4.78-second 40-yard dash, a 37-inch vertical leap, a 10-foot, 2-inch broad jump, 20 reps on the 225-pound bench press, a 4.59-second shuttle, and a 7.03-second three-cone drill. His arm length exceeds 33 inches.

Logan Taylor’s Profile

Logan Taylor, a 6-foot-7, 312-pound offensive lineman from Boston College, offers experience and versatility. He was named a team captain last season, showcasing his leadership.

Taylor’s Versatility and Experience

Taylor has started games at multiple positions on the offensive line – left tackle (17 starts), left guard (10), right guard (eight), and right tackle (one) – during his three seasons with the Eagles. He began his collegiate career at the University of Virginia (2021-2022), starting all 11 games in 2021 and all games in 2022 before transferring to Boston College.

Taylor participated in the Senior Bowl and received an invitation to the NFL Combine. At the combine, his arms measured 33 7/8 inches, and he completed the 40-yard dash in 5.19 seconds. NFL teams will evaluate both Konga and Taylor’s potential on Day 3 of the draft.