Tiger-cats Add Pavihi And Hedley In Global Draft

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected two players in Tuesday’s global draft, including linebacker Penei Pavihi and punter Lou Hedley.

Pavihi, 24, played 60 games over five seasons at the University of Hawai’i (2017-22), registering 233 total tackles with 20 tackles for loss, six pass deflections, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, six pass deflections and two interceptions. The 6’3, 245-pound native of Tafuna, American Samoa posted a career high 10 tackles on October 8, 2022 at San Diego State.

Hedley, 28, played 47 games over four seasons at the University of Miami (2019-22), registering 206 punts for total of 9,315 yards (45.2 yards per punt) and 77 punts inside the 20. The 6’4, 220-pound native of Mandurah, Australia twice earned All-ACC second team honours (2020, ’21), was named a finalist for the Ray Guy award (2020) and signed with the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.