The 2002 CFL draft took place on Thursday, April 25, 2002.
[2] From a list of 442 eligible CIS football players from Canadian universities and Canadian players in the NCAA and NAIA, 54 players were chosen, including 26 players from Canadian Interuniversity Sport institutions.
[3][4] This year's draft saw an increase in picks from 48 in 2001 to 54 with the addition of the Ottawa Renegades to the league for the 2002 season.
[5][6] Ottawa was given the first selection in each round, including another bonus selection with the first overall pick.
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