The 1979 CFL Draft composed of seven rounds where 81 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 all nine teams making at least one selection in this stage of the draft.
Toronto Argonauts Mike McTague WR North Dakota State
Saskatchewan Roughriders Al Johns DT Pacific University
Saskatchewan Roughriders Tim Hook G Montana
British Columbia Lions Nick Hebeler DT Simon Fraser
British Columbia Lions Ron Morehouse LB San Diego State
Hamilton Tiger-Cats John Priestner LB Western Ontario
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Jim Reid TB Wilfrid Laurier
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Rick Chernoff TE Manitoba
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Bill Yaworsky DE Manitoba
Ottawa Rough Riders Malcolm Inglis OT Carleton