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The Edmonton Eskimos may have found their future replacement for retired wide receiver Nate Coehoorn, and it just so happens his name is also Nate.

In his first CFL draft calling the shots, new Eskimos vice-president of football operations and general manager Brock Sunderland selected Carleton University Ravens wide receiver Nate Behar with their first pick (fifth overall) on Sunday night.

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“He (Behar) helped us out with the (Ottawa) RedBlacks for a couple years during training camp,” Sunderland said of Behar, who worked as a RedBlacks assistant equipment manager the last two seasons.

“I know his work ethic and I’ve seen him in the weight-room when nobody else is in there. I’ve seen him run routes on his own in the rain with a broken finger. I know his approach to the game. I know his intangibles and he’s got great character and loves football.”

In eight games this season, Behar recorded 788 yards and nine touchdowns. In his four-year career with the Ravens, Behar registered 178 receptions for 2,577 yards and 21 touchdowns in 30 games.