The 2026 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft, presented by Capelli Sport and scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. ET, arrives amid one of the most volatile and strategically complex offseasons in modern professional box lacrosse history. Broadcast live across the league’s digital channels on YouTube and Facebook, the draft serves as the primary gateway for collegiate and junior talent entering the professional ranks.

This draft cycle takes place against the backdrop of significant league-wide structural changes. The discontinuation of operations by both the Ottawa Black Bears and the Philadelphia Wings reduced the active membership to 12 franchises for the league’s 40th anniversary campaign. This contraction altered the draft board, created vacated draft slots, prompted an emergency dispersal draft, and concentrated elite talent across a smaller group of active rosters.

With an influx of high-profile NCAA Division I athletes, experienced Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) and Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) players, and decorated Junior A prospects, the 2026 talent class presents depth across offensive, transition, and defensive positions. Front offices entering draft night face the dual challenge of navigating contracted roster limits while capitalizing on a first round altered by pick redistributions and compensatory selections.

Roster Contraction, Vacated Selections, and Trade Dynamics

The administrative mechanics of the 2026 Entry Draft were reshaped on September 10, 2026, when the NLL announced that the Ottawa Black Bears and Philadelphia Wings would not participate in the 2026–27 season. To preserve historical transactions while adjusting to a 12-team operational table, the league ruled that all draft picks Ottawa and Philadelphia retained at the time of dissolution were officially vacated. However, original selections previously traded away to active member clubs remained valid in their original order.

Eliminating Philadelphia’s natural first overall pick and Ottawa’s second overall choice—which Ottawa had previously acquired from the Oshawa FireWolves—effectively bumped every team holding a natural first-round selection up two spots. The Rochester Knighthawks, who originally held the third position, moved to the first overall selection without surrendering any trade assets.

The contraction also prompted the Ottawa and Philadelphia Dispersal Draft on September 16, triggering trade activity involving 2026 Entry Draft picks:

• The Vancouver Warriors strengthened their draft assets by acquiring the 16th overall pick in the 2026 Entry Draft and the rights to 2024 first-round defenseman Luca Antongiovanni from the Buffalo Bandits, surrendering forward Payton Cormier along with Vancouver’s 11th and 23rd overall selections in the dispersal draft.
• The Toronto Rock acquired the 17th overall pick from the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in exchange for Toronto’s 12th and 24th dispersal choices.
• The Calgary Roughnecks acquired the 7th overall pick from the Georgia Swarm in exchange for Calgary’s fourth overall selection in the dispersal draft.
• The Saskatchewan Rush traded transition asset Holden Garlent to the Oshawa FireWolves in exchange for young talent Jaxon Fridge, forward Connor Kearnan, and Oshawa’s second-round selection, 20th overall, in the 2026 draft.

These moves created significant draft capital disparities across the league. The Calgary Roughnecks lead the league with nine total selections, followed by the Georgia Swarm and Vancouver Warriors, each with seven picks. Across all six rounds, 67 total selections will be made, with Round 1 featuring 17 active selections alongside four vacated slots and four compensatory choices awarded for lost unrestricted free agents.

Official First-Round Draft Order

Accounting for vacated draft positions, multi-team trades, and league-awarded compensatory picks, the official Round 1 sequence sets the parameters for the opening round.

Pick	Selection Details	Selecting Franchise	Trade Origin / Transaction Mechanism
VP	Vacated Selection	None	Originally held by Philadelphia Wings
VP	Vacated Selection	None	Originally held by Ottawa Black Bears (via Oshawa FireWolves)
1	1st Overall	Rochester Knighthawks	Natural selection elevated via vacated slots
2	2nd Overall	Toronto Rock	Acquired from Calgary Roughnecks
3	3rd Overall	Vancouver Warriors	Acquired from Ottawa Black Bears (via Christian Del Bianco trade)
4	4th Overall	Las Vegas Desert Dogs	Natural selection elevated via vacated slots
5	5th Overall	San Diego Seals	Natural selection elevated via vacated slots
6	6th Overall	Buffalo Bandits	Natural selection elevated via vacated slots
7	7th Overall	Calgary Roughnecks	Acquired from Georgia Swarm
8	8th Overall	Saskatchewan Rush	Natural selection elevated via vacated slots
9	9th Overall	Georgia Swarm	Acquired from Colorado Mammoth
10	10th Overall	Calgary Roughnecks	Acquired from Vancouver Warriors
11	11th Overall	Las Vegas Desert Dogs	Acquired from Halifax Thunderbirds
12	12th Overall	Halifax Thunderbirds	Acquired from Toronto Rock
13	13th Overall	Halifax Thunderbirds	Acquired from Panther City via Albany FireWolves
14	14th Overall	Calgary Roughnecks	Compensatory pick awarded for Jesse King
VP	Vacated Selection	None	Philadelphia Wings natural compensatory pick
VP	Vacated Selection	None	Philadelphia Wings via Buffalo Bandits compensatory pick
15	15th Overall	Georgia Swarm	Compensatory pick awarded for Brendan Bomberry
16	16th Overall	Vancouver Warriors	Acquired from Buffalo Bandits (Compensatory: Chase Fraser)
17	17th Overall	Toronto Rock	Acquired from Las Vegas via San Diego/Colorado (Compensatory: Kyle Rubisch)

Class Demographics and Positional Dynamics

The 2026 draft pool features a clear distribution across specific skill sets. The offensive talent at the top of the board leans heavily to the right side, headlined by Silas Richmond, Finn Thomson, and Joey Spallina. This concentration makes elite left-handed forwards scarce, elevating the draft value of players like Johns Hopkins standout Matt Collison and Nanaimo product Andrew Bowman.

Geographically, the class is heavily weighted toward Eastern Canadian circuits, notably the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League (OJLL) and Major Series Lacrosse (MSL), with fewer high-end Western prospects than in recent drafts. Vancouver Warriors head coach and general manager Curt Malawsky noted this regional imbalance, pointing out that maintaining a traditional West Coast drafting strategy is harder this cycle and requires clubs to prioritize the best player available regardless of geographic ties.

Late-cycle eligibility clarifications have also altered positional values. Virginia midfielder Ryan Colsey and Towson transition player Ben Coghill were ruled ineligible for the 2026 selection process because they had not completed four seasons of NCAA eligibility, removing two potential top-20 candidates from the board. Conversely, Tusculum midfielder Obrigh Tallchief remains draft-eligible after rescinding a college redeclaration, giving teams an athletic two-way option in the middle rounds.

In-Depth Prospect Evaluations

Evaluating the top tier of the 2026 draft class requires analyzing how collegiate field skills combine with high-level box lacrosse backgrounds.

Silas Richmond: Right Forward, UAlbany / Burnaby Lakers (WLA)

Standing 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds, Silas Richmond has established himself as the consensus top overall prospect. His background spans the Delta Islanders and the Port Coquitlam Saints—where he emerged as an offensive driver during their 2024 Minto Cup run—as well as the Senior A Burnaby Lakers, where he was named the 2025 WLA Rookie of the Year.

At the collegiate level, Richmond captured two America East Offensive Player of the Year honours at Albany, earning selection as the fifth overall pick in the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League draft. In the box game, Richmond plays with uncommon acceleration, sharp change of direction, and quick hand speed that challenges opposing goaltenders from mid-range. His ability to absorb checks while driving underneath on the right wing and finish across his body makes him an immediate scoring threat at the professional level.

Finn Thomson: Right Forward, Syracuse University / Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)

Finn Thomson is the premier playmaker in the 2026 class. Measuring 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Thomson spent his junior career with the Mimico Mountaineers, where he led the OJLL in scoring and showed exceptional vision. His performance led the Brampton Excelsiors to select him first overall in the 2025 MSL Entry Draft, where he transitioned smoothly to facing professional defensive schemes.

Thomson’s game centers on elite lacrosse IQ, precision passing out of two-man sets, and the composure to control tempo on the right side of the floor. While not a power dodger who relies on pure physical force, his subtle head fakes, cross-floor passing accuracy, and quick inside finishing let him serve as an offensive coordinator from the wing.

Joey Spallina: Right Forward, Syracuse University / Orangeville Northmen Jr. A

Joey Spallina enters the draft as one of the most productive collegiate players in North America, capped by earning 2026 ACC Offensive Player of the Year honours at Syracuse. Measuring 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Spallina learned the indoor game through the Orangeville Northmen system, helping them reach the Minto Cup, before gaining senior experience with the Snake Island Muskies.

Spallina’s box style is direct, physical, and downhill. He uses a low center of gravity to protect the ball against aggressive defenders, creating space to deliver doorstep passes or generate power on overhand shots. His willingness to engage along the boards, battle for contested loose balls, and command the offence through heavy contact aligns with the physical demands of pro box lacrosse.

Dante Bowen: Transition / Defence, Syracuse University / Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)

At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, Dante Bowen is the premier transition weapon available in the 2026 class. Developed in the Orangeville Northmen and Brampton Excelsiors pipelines, Bowen combines an interior defender’s frame with open-floor straight-line speed.

He excels at stripping ball carriers, securing loose balls in traffic, and turning defensive stops into immediate fast-break opportunities. In unsettled transition situations, Bowen is a scoring threat rather than just an outlet runner, with the ability to finish from the perimeter or attack back-pedalling goaltenders.

Matt Collison: Left Forward, Johns Hopkins University / Toronto Beaches Jr. A

Matt Collison provides a rare combination of size and finishing skill from the left side of the floor. Measuring 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Collison was taken third overall in the 2025 MSL Draft by Oakville after a junior career with the Toronto Beaches, including a 51-goal, 14-game regular season in 2023.

Collison creates problems for defences with his versatile offensive toolkit. He can step outside and beat goaltenders with high-velocity perimeter shots, or use his 225-pound frame to set hard off-ball seals and carry defenders to the crease. In a draft class with limited elite left-handed options, his power-scoring profile makes him a candidate for the top half of Round 1.

Aaron Toguri: Defence, Jacksonville University / Cobourg Kodiaks (MSL)

Aaron Toguri is the consensus top pure on-ball defender in the class. Standing 6-foot-0 and 175 pounds, Toguri built his reputation with the Mimico Mountaineers, where he earned 2025 OJLL Defensive Player of the Year honours. He transitioned to Senior A ball with the Cobourg Kodiaks, capturing the Gene Dopp Award as the 2026 MSL Rookie of the Year.

At Jacksonville, he set program defensive records, collecting 108 career ground balls and 76 caused turnovers while earning consecutive All-ASUN First Team selections. Toguri plays with disciplined footwork, rarely lunges into recovery checks, and uses exceptional stick timing to strip primary offensive initiators in one-on-one isolations.

Michael White: Defence, Queen’s University / Brooklin Lacrosse Club (MSL)

A 6-foot-2, 200-pound left-handed defender, Michael White is one of the most reliable stay-at-home options available. A key piece of the Whitby Warriors’ 2022 Minto Cup championship defence, White transitioned smoothly to the senior level with the Brooklin Lacrosse Club.

He excels in two-man communication, navigates picks through the middle of the floor cleanly, and uses well-timed cross-checks without taking unnecessary penalties. His positional discipline makes him a stable back-gate presence who can step straight into an NLL penalty kill.

David Anderson: Right Forward, Yale University / Six Nations Chiefs (MSL)

At 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds, David Anderson brings a high level of senior lacrosse experience to the draft board. The grandson of lacrosse legend Gaylord Powless, Anderson captured 2023 MSL Rookie of the Year honours with Cobourg, recording 46 points in 14 games, before joining the Six Nations Rivermen, where he posted 29 points in six games during their 2024 Presidents Cup run.

Anderson is a seasoned 25-year-old forward with a quick perimeter release, sharp downhill shooting mechanics, and the physical maturity to absorb professional defensive checks. For a contending franchise picking in the late lottery, Anderson offers an immediate scoring presence who does not require an extended developmental phase.

Owen Tasse: Defence, Penn State University / Burlington Blaze Jr. A

Owen Tasse provides a rugged, physical presence on the back end. Measuring 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, Tasse anchored the defence for the 2023 Minto Cup champion Burlington Blaze before continuing his development with Cobourg in the MSL and Penn State in the NCAA.

Tasse excels at sealing off the crease and controlling space inside the dotted line. His strength on loose-ball battles in the corners and his disciplined approach to team defensive schemes make him an attractive target for franchises looking to add back-end grit.

Saka Thompson: Goaltender, SUNY Potsdam / Six Nations Arrows (OJLL)

Saka Thompson is the consensus top goaltender in the draft pool. The 5-foot-9, 180-pound left-handed netminder earned Division III Honourable Mention All-American honours at SUNY Potsdam, leading the conference with a .632 save percentage and an 8.14 goals-against average.

In the box arena, Thompson has played with the Akwesasne Indians and Six Nations Arrows, while also competing with the Haudenosaunee National Box program. Thompson relies on rapid lateral movement, strong balance, and sharp visual tracking through screens. In unsettled transition situations, his fast, accurate outlet passing helps initiate counter-attacks.

Top Prospect Comparison

The table below outlines the physical profiles, collegiate backgrounds, box lacrosse pipelines, and career accolades of the consensus top ten prospects.

Prospect	Position	Hand	Physical Profile	Collegiate Program	Junior / Senior Box Club	Key Accolades & Distinctions
Silas Richmond	Forward	Right	6’0″, 190 lbs	UAlbany	Burnaby Lakers (WLA)	2025 WLA Rookie of the Year; PLL 5th Overall Selection
Finn Thomson	Forward	Right	6’1″, 185 lbs	Syracuse	Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)	2025 MSL 1st Overall Pick; Multi-year OJLL Scoring Leader
Joey Spallina	Forward	Right	5’11”, 195 lbs	Syracuse	Orangeville Northmen Jr. A	2026 ACC Offensive Player of the Year
Dante Bowen	Transition	Left	6’2″, 205 lbs	Syracuse / Ohio State	Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)	Prototypical two-way transition weapon
Matt Collison	Forward	Left	6’4″, 225 lbs	Johns Hopkins	Toronto Beaches Jr. A	2025 MSL 3rd Overall Pick; 51 goals in 14 games (2023 OJLL)
Aaron Toguri	Defense	Right	6’0″, 175 lbs	Jacksonville	Cobourg Kodiaks (MSL)	2026 MSL Rookie of the Year; 2025 OJLL DPOY
Michael White	Defense	Left	6’2″, 200 lbs	Queen’s	Brooklin LC (MSL)	2022 Minto Cup Champion; Elite on-ball interior defender
David Anderson	Forward	Right	6’0″, 190 lbs	Yale	Six Nations Chiefs (MSL)	2023 MSL Rookie of the Year; 29 pts in 2024 Presidents Cup
Owen Tasse	Defense	Right	6’1″, 195 lbs	Penn State	Burlington Blaze Jr. A	2023 Minto Cup Champion; Physical stay-at-home anchor
Saka Thompson	Goaltender	Left	5’9″, 180 lbs	SUNY Potsdam	Six Nations / Akwesasne	NCAA DIII All-American (.632 SV%); Consensus No. 1 Goalie

Franchise Strategies and Tactical Needs

Navigating the 2026 draft requires front offices to balance immediate roster holes with long-term succession planning, particularly following the dispersal draft.

The Rochester Knighthawks, holding the first overall pick for the second time in franchise history after selecting Thomas McConvey in 2022, sit at the center of draft night. General manager Dan Carey bolstered his defence during the dispersal draft by acquiring Callum Jones, Brent Noseworthy, and veteran Luc Magnan. With defensive depth addressed, Rochester can direct the top selection toward high-end offensive talent. Pairing an explosive playmaker like Silas Richmond or a floor general like Finn Thomson alongside Connor Fields and Ryan Smith would create a dangerous, balanced attack.

The Toronto Rock, selecting second overall with a pick acquired from Calgary, have an opportunity to add a premium young asset to a veteran group that reached the 2026 NLL Finals. With Mark Matthews franchise-tagged and a seasoned offence in place, owner and GM Jamie Dawick can focus purely on the best player available. If Rochester selects Richmond, Toronto could target Finn Thomson or Joey Spallina to inject elite off-ball movement and playmaking into their offence. Toronto also holds pick No. 17, giving them an extra asset late in the round.

The Vancouver Warriors hold the third and 16th overall selections, giving head coach and GM Curt Malawsky multiple opportunities to add talent. Pick No. 3 came from the March 2025 Christian Del Bianco blockbuster, while pick No. 16 came from Buffalo alongside Luca Antongiovanni in the Payton Cormier deal. Malawsky values forwards who battle in dirty areas and defenders who provide a physical presence without crossing the line. With the third pick, Vancouver can secure the remaining elite forward among Richmond, Thomson, and Spallina, or select top transition weapon, Dante Bowen.

The Las Vegas Desert Dogs hold two lottery selections at fourth and 11th overall². While the offence continues to grow around 2023 second overall selection Adam Poitras, Las Vegas needs reinforcements on defence and in goal. At No. 4, general manager Shawn Williams could target Michael White, whom he coached in junior, to add a steadying defensive presence. At No. 11, Las Vegas can address long-term goaltending depth behind young netminder Caleb Khan by selecting Saka Thompson.

The San Diego Seals pick fifth overall and are well positioned to land an elite talent pushed down the board by run-on-forward selections. Aaron Toguri would bring youth and turnover generation to their defensive end, while Matt Collison would provide a powerful left-handed presence to balance their offensive sets.

The Buffalo Bandits pick sixth overall, where the defending champions can add young offensive pieces to prepare for future roster turnover. With veteran Kyle Buchanan entering the later stages of his career, Buffalo could target Matt Collison to add size and shooting depth alongside Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne. If Collison is off the board, Dante Bowen’s open-floor transition game would fit Buffalo’s high-tempo system.

The Calgary Roughnecks control the middle of the draft with a league-high nine selections, including picks 7, 10, and 14 in the first round. After losing Jesse King to free agency—yielding the compensatory 14th pick—and acquiring No. 7 from Georgia, Calgary needs transition speed and secondary scoring. The Roughnecks are positioned to target dynamic scorers like Will Sheehan or Alexis Simard at No. 7 and No. 10, while using No. 14 on an athletic transition defender such as Nate Ruff or Andrew Bowman.

The Georgia Swarm hold two first-round selections at No. 9 (via Colorado) and No. 15 (compensatory for Brendan Bomberry). Following an appearance in the 2026 semifinals, Georgia returns the core of Lyle Thompson, Shayne Jackson, and Brett Dobson. However, with defensive leaders Jordan MacIntosh and Mike Manley in their late 30s and Michael Grace recovering from a playoff injury, Georgia can use their picks to replenish defensive depth and add offensive depth behind their veteran stars.

The Halifax Thunderbirds hold consecutive picks at No. 12 and No. 13. While their right side features plenty of depth with Randy Staats, Clarke Petterson, and newly arrived Alex Marinier, Halifax can use these back-to-back picks to add two-way transition speed and back-gate physical presence. Pairing an experienced scorer like David Anderson with a physical defender like Owen Tasse would address both short-term flexibility and long-term depth.

Middle-Round Sleepers and Draft Risers

Beyond the first round, depth picks in rounds two and three offer franchises opportunities to uncover developmental value.

Arrow Booth, a 5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed forward from Onondaga Nation, raised his stock considerably after a standout season with the St. Catharines Athletics. Booth produced 117 combined points across the regular season and playoffs, showing exceptional creative vision, elusive change of direction, and fearlessness inside the dotted line. Despite his smaller frame, his willingness to battle through checks and contest loose balls makes him an appealing second-round target for teams seeking half-floor offensive spark.

Ryan Andrews, a right-handed transition defender from Montevallo and the Six Nations Rivermen, emerged as an athletic standout during the 2026 Senior B season. Blessed with straight-line speed and an active stick, Andrews excels at picking up contested ground balls in his own end and carrying possession cleanly through neutral-zone traffic. His stamina and defensive energy make him an ideal candidate to compete for a back-door roster spot.

Andrew Bowman, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound left-handed forward from the Nanaimo Timbermen and Port Coquitlam Saints, benefits directly from the class’s scarcity of left-handed offensive talent⁶. Bowman is an efficient pick-and-roll forward with soft hands inside the crease and the strength to clear space for his teammates. His strong production against senior competition makes him a potential late first-round or early second-round selection.

Connor Blondin, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound defender from Lincoln Memorial and the Oakville Buzz, brings size and physical presence to the back end. In 16 games with Oakville in MSL action, Blondin accumulated only three penalties against senior competition, demonstrating an ability to play disciplined, physical crease defence without spending time in the penalty box. He represents a reliable depth option for clubs needing size on penalty-killing units.

Projected First-Round Selections

The table below outlines projected selections for the 17 active first-round slots, aligning roster needs, tactical schemes, and board value.

Pick	Franchise	Projected Selection	Pos.	Program / Box Team	Tactical Rationale
1	Rochester	Silas Richmond	RF	UAlbany / Burnaby (WLA)	Adds high-tempo, pro-ready scoring to pair with Connor Fields.
2	Toronto	Finn Thomson	RF	Syracuse / Brampton (MSL)	Gives the Rock an elite floor general to run the offence.
3	Vancouver	Joey Spallina	RF	Syracuse / Orangeville Jr. A	Delivers the physical, dirty-area scoring style Curt Malawsky targets.
4	Las Vegas	Michael White	LD	Queen’s / Brooklin (MSL)	Anchors the back end under former junior coach Shawn Williams.
5	San Diego	Aaron Toguri	RD	Jacksonville / Cobourg (MSL)	Injects an elite shutdown on-ball defender into an aging back end.
6	Buffalo	Matt Collison	LF	Johns Hopkins / Beaches Jr. A	Adds a 6’4″ left-handed power scorer to prepare for Buchanan’s eventual exit.
7	Calgary	Dante Bowen	T/D	Syracuse / Brampton (MSL)	Brings athleticism and transition push to the Roughnecks’ back door.
8	Saskatchewan	David Peterkin	RD	Victoria Shamrocks (WLA)	Bolsters physical defensive depth after Holden Garlent’s departure.
9	Georgia	Koleton Marquis	RF	Denver / Orangeville Jr. A	Provides young offensive depth behind Lyle Thompson and Shayne Jackson.
10	Calgary	Will Sheehan	RF	Denver / Oakville Buzz Jr. A	Adds an intelligent, high-IQ off-ball finisher to Calgary’s right side.
11	Las Vegas	Saka Thompson	G	SUNY Potsdam / Six Nations	Gives the Desert Dogs their goaltender of the future to develop.
12	Halifax	David Anderson	RF	Yale / Six Nations (MSL)	Adds a seasoned 25-year-old scorer with extensive senior experience.
13	Halifax	Owen Tasse	RD	Penn State / Burlington Jr. A	Reinforces Halifax’s back-gate physicality with a proven Minto Cup champion.
14	Calgary	Andrew Bowman	LF	Nanaimo (WLA) / PoCo Jr. A	Fills a tactical need for left-handed pick-and-roll scoring depth.
15	Georgia	Alexis Simard	LF	Cobourg Kodiaks (MSL)	Adds left-handed forward depth with this compensatory selection.
16	Vancouver	Marcus Khan	G	Langley Thunder (BCJALL)	Secures a top local goaltending asset using Buffalo’s acquired pick.
17	Toronto	Jeremy Wudrick	LD	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)	Adds young, mobile defensive depth to close out the opening round.

Tactical Summary for Draft Night

The contraction to 12 franchises broadens the talent distribution across surviving rosters, making training camp positions across the league more competitive. Players selected in this draft will not enter a landscape with room for developmental passengers; they will compete directly against experienced veterans and recent dispersal draft picks for active game-day roster spots.

This dynamic adds value to players with senior-level experience—such as Silas Richmond, David Anderson, and Aaron Toguri—who have already proven their capabilities against seasoned pros in the WLA and MSL. When Rochester goes on the clock with the first overall pick on September 24, their decision between Richmond’s open-floor burst, Thomson’s elite floor vision, and Spallina’s downhill power will establish the draft’s trajectory. The selections that follow will shape how each franchise configures its roster heading toward opening weekend on November 27.

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