Offensive lineman Tiger Shanks became UNLV’s highest-ever selection in the CFL draft Tuesday when he was picked in the first round (No. 5 overall) by the Montreal Alouettes.
Offensive lineman Brett Boyko held the previous program record after being taken in the second round (No. 14 overall) by the BC Lions in 2015. Shanks is the sixth Rebel to be selected in the CFL draft.
Shanks earned first-team all-Mountain West recognition the past two seasons. The Lake Oswego, Oregon, native started 51 games for the Rebels, primarily at right tackle.
