CFL Montreal Alouettes

Alouettes Draft Local Talent

Published on April 25, 2002 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release


Montreal, April 25, 2002 - The Montreal Alouettes have always trusted their local talent and the team proved it again today making Montrelaer Patrick Dorvelus, a cornerback from Hofstra University, their first pick, fifth overall, in the Canadian College Draft held today in a conference call.

"We're thrilled to have been able to select a talented Montrealer in the first round," said Alouettes' General Manager Jim Popp. "Our objectives have always been to draft the best players available and we are confident that Patrick Dorvelus and all the players that we have drafted today can contribute to our success."

Of the Alouettes' six draft picks, three are offensive linemen. Here's a glimpse at the Alouettes' 2002 draft.

Round (total) Names Pos. Age Height Weight University
1 (5) Patrick Dorvelus DC 24 6' 199 lbs. Hofstra
2 (12) Sherko Haji-Rasouli G 6'6'' 326 lbs. Miami
3 (23) Josh Jansen SEC 23 6' 247 lbs. Occidental
4 (32) Aaron Fiacconi BL 22 6'4'' 300 lbs. Mansfield
4 (33) Jonathon Landon BL 22 6'4" 265 lbs. Queen's
6 (50) Mitch Sutherland AD 24 6'1" 266 lbs. Alberta

The Alouettes will begin training camp on June 2 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

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