The 1978 CFL Draft composed of eight rounds where 90 Canadian football players were chosen from eligible Canadian universities and Canadian players playing in the NCAA. A total of 18 players were selected as territorial exemptions, with the Toronto Argonauts being the only team to make no picks during this stage of the draft.
Calgary Stampeders Miles Gorrell DT Ottawa
Calgary Stampeders Robert Lubig G Montana State
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Rocky DiPietro TB Ottawa
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Bruce Holland DT Wilfrid Laurier
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Ted Kogler LB Waterloo
Saskatchewan Roughriders Rodney Besler T Utah
Saskatchewan Roughriders Doug Redl G Saskatchewan
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Leo Ezerins TE Whitworth
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Bernie Morrison LB Manitoba
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Tim Allan G Toronto