The Ohio University quarterback was the top player listed Thursday in the CFL Scouting Bureau's fall edition of the top-20 prospects for next year's draft. It's one of the few accomplishments that escaped Rourke's heralded older brother, Nathan, who's currently battling for a roster spot with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars.
Gabe Wallace of Salmon Arm, B.C., an offensive lineman at Buffalo, was ranked second overall ahead of UBC offensive lineman Theo Benedet, of North Vancouver, B.C. Benedet was one of just two Canadian university player to crack the top-10.Toronto's Kyle Hergel, an offensive lineman at Boston College, drew the No. 5 spot while Isaiah Adams, of Ajax, Ont., an offensive lineman at Illinois, was sixth.
Rourke also ran for 245 yards and four TDs in being named the Mid-American Conference MVP and offensive player of the year. Kurtis Rourke said his dream has always been to play pro football, either in Canada or the NFL. But his primary goal this season is helping Ohio University win an MAC title. Rourke said he enters the '23 season with no trepidation or concern regarding his injured knee. However, he admitted the road back wasn't an easy one.
Rourke said he hasn't necessarily drawn extra confidence watching his older brother perform this summer with the Jaguars. He's just enjoyed looking on as a football fan.
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