[3] Due to stadium delays, Ottawa will join the Canadian Football League in 2014, and those stipulations will be applied to this year's draft instead.
Additionally, for non-import players playing in the NCAA or NAIA, they are now eligible to be selected after completing their senior year.
This change eliminates the possibility of NCAA or NAIA students returning to college after being drafted.
The first round was broadcast live on TSN with CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon announcing the first selection.
The production was hosted by Rod Black and featured the CFL on TSN panel which included Duane Forde, Chris Schultz, Paul LaPolice, Farhan Lalji, and Lee Barrette who analyzed the teams' needs and picks.