CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos Lock-Up Remaining 2008 Draft Picks

Published on May 14, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is pleased to announce that it has locked-up all of its remaining eligible selections from 2008 CFL Canadian Draft. DL/LB Jean-Nicolas Carriere, DB Delroy Clarke, OL Richard Zulys, OL Mark Dewit and WR Tyler Scott and have all signed contracts with the club.

Jean-Nicolas Carriere was taken in the 3rd round, 21st overall, by the Argonauts following a stellar career with the McGill Redmen. He won McGill's most outstanding defensive player and the Willie Lambert trophy for the team's most dedicated player in 2006. He was selected to play in the CIS East-West Bowl in 2007 and ended his career with 117.5 tackles in 25 career games. Jean Nicolas lives across the street from Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal, which he says motivates him to get better every day.

Delroy Clarke was selected by Toronto in the 4th round, 29th overall, in this year's CFL Canadian Draft. He led an excellent University of Ottawa secondary while playing in 16 games and recording 36 tackles with 4 interceptions over three seasons with the Gee Gees. Although Delroy grew up in Whitby, Ontario, he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, where he learned the game of football by watching games on television. He was a tremendous soccer player in high school and parlayed his quick feet and athletic ability to the football field.

Taken in the 5th round, 37th overall, by the Argos, Richard Zulys has been a household name at offensive tackle for the Western Mustangs over the past four seasons. He was a vital part in running back Randy McAuley's success in achieving the third-highest career rushing total in CIS history and played in the 2007 East-West Bowl game. A Toronto-native, Zulys won a Toronto Metro Bowl Championship while playing for St. Michael's College in high school.

A 6th round, 42nd overall, pick in the CFL Canadian Draft, Mark Dewit was an important part of the University of Calgary Dino's team over the past three years. He made a mark on the defensive line in 2005 while recording eight tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery, then moved to offensive line in 2006. He started all 8 games in 2006 and in 2007, was named to the Canada West all-star team, and was chosen to play in the 2007 CIS East-West bowl.

Tyler Scott was selected in the 6th round, 44th overall, and proved that he has what it takes for the next level in his role as receiver at Saginaw Valley State in the NCAA. He played in 28 games over three seasons for Saginaw, and caught for more than 400 yards. Scott was forced to sit out last season while transferring to Western Ontario but showed excellent ability in various tryouts with Argos scouting staff.

Jean-Nicolas Carriere #63 Defensive Lineman/Linebacker

6'2", 228 lbs.

McGill

Born: March 10, 1985

Ottawa, Ontario

1st Year Argos/ 1st Year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 3rd Round, 21st Overall, in the 2008CFL Canadian Draft.

College: Accumulated 117.5 tackles in 25 career games in his career...Credited with 19 tackles for loss, seven quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles, three knockdowns, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt...2007 Selected to play in CIS East-West Bowl...2006 Won team's most outstanding defensive player and the Willie Lambert trophy for team's most dedicated player... Named Montreal Shrine Bowl MVP...2005 Named team's top defensive player...2004 Freshman.

Personal: Jean-Nicolas spends his off-season in Montreal where he lives right across the street from Percival Molson Stadium; something that he says keeps him motivated. His favourite television show is Iron Chef, his favourite musical artist is Mos Def, and his favourite movie is Saving Private Ryan. Jean-Nicolas has two older brothers, Matthew and Mark, and he always has dinner with his mother after every home game. He also volunteers with underprivileged children in the Montreal area. The sociology and industrial relations major at McGill University attended St. Matthew High School in Ottawa and was named Mr. Ontario Football for academic and football excellence.

Delroy Clarke #39 Defensive Back

6'1", 180 lbs.

Ottawa

Born: December 29, 1982

Kingston, Jamaica

1st Year Argos/ 1st year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Drafted by Toronto in the 4th round, 29th overall, in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft.

College: 2007 Played in 6 games...recorded ten solo tackles and two interceptions...2006 Played in 7 games...recorded 18 tackles and two interceptions ...2005 Played in three games... recorded 3 solo tackles and three assist tackles...2004 Freshman.

Personal: Delroy, who immigrated to Whitby, Ontario, from Jamaica in 1998, first attended Sinclair H.S. in Whitby and then transferred to West Hill C.I. in Scarborough. He played football for the first time as a 19-year old senior at West Hill. He grew up playing soccer in Jamaica and continued to play after moving to Canada. He earned a soccer scholarship to the University of Cincinnati but a knee injury prevented him from going. Delroy says he learned football while watching games on television in Jamaica. He has two older sisters, Angela and Rhona, the latter served in Afghanistan with the British Army, and a younger brother named Damien. He volunteers his time with Athletes in Action and various community outreach programs in Ottawa. A lover of hip-hop and reggae music, he also likes watching live sports and reality television. Delroy majored in criminology and minored in sociology at university and, in 2005, he became a Canadian citizen.

Richard Zulys #64 Offensive Lineman

6'5", 303 lbs.

Western Ontario

Born: April 4, 1984

Toronto, Ontario

1st Year Argos/ 1st Year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Drafted by Toronto in the 5th round, 37th overall, of the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft.

College: Four-year starter...2007 Led the way for star running back Randy McAuley who rushed into third place all-time in CIS career rushing yards...Yates Cup finalist...Played in East-West Bowl...2006 Started every game...2005 Started in every game...2004 Started as a freshman but missed some games due to injury.

Personal: Richard spends his off-seasons training in his hometown of Toronto. He enjoys rock music, especially Metallica and Nickelback. His favourite television show is Entourage and his favourite movies are Gladiator and Terminator 2. Richard is an avid fisherman and has two brothers named Matt and Alex. He attended St. Michael's College where he won the 2002 Metro Bowl. He originally accepted a scholarship to play football at Central Florida but returned after one season to play at Western. He is a former Toronto Sun All-Star and MVP of the Toronto Thunder of the OVFL. Richard majored in social justice and peace in university.

Mark Dewit #53 Offensive Lineman

6'2", 270 lbs.

Calgary

Born: November 3, 1986

Calgary, Alberta

1st Year Argos/ 1st year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Drafted by Toronto in the 6th round, 42nd overall, in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft.

College: 2007 Named Canada West all-star at tackle...Played in East-West game...2006 Started all eight regular season games at guard after moving over from the defensive line...2005 Recorded eight tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery.

Personal: Mark lives in his hometown of Calgary. He has one older brother, Matthew, and enjoys volunteer coaching for a kids football team in the Calgary area. His favourite movie is Happy Gilmour and he enjoys all types of music. A two-sport athlete, Mark qualified for the CIS national championships as a wrestler. He attended Henry Philip Taylor H.S. and won the provincial high school wrestling championship in his weight class. His father, John, played NCAA football at Weber State.

Tyler Scott #15 Receiver

6'2", 202 lbs.

Western Ontario

Born: September 21, 1985

Windsor, Ontario

1st Year Argos/ 1st Year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Drafted by Toronto in the 6th round, 44th overall, of the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft.

College: 2007 Sat out season after transferring from Saginaw Valley State...2006 Played in 10 games, started in 6, for Saginaw Valley...Caught 19 passes for 194 yards and one touchdown... 2005 Had 14 catches for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns in 12 games...2004 Attended Saginaw Valley as a freshman and caught 2 passes for 14 yards in six games.

Personal: Tyler's parents are Rick and Darlene, and he has two younger sisters named Kelsey and Jaime. He spends his off-season in London, Ontario, his favourite television show is Prison Break and his favourite movie is Fallen. Tyler also spends time volunteering at the London Boys and Girls Club where he supports an after-school program designed to encourage kids in the London area to participate in sports and other social activities.

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