CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos take Kazcur with first round pick

April 28, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga, ON – The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is proud to announce that OL Nick Kazcur was selected by the club in the 1st Round (9th Overall) in today's 2005 Canadian Draft.

The highly-touted prospect grew up in Brantford, Ontario before attending the University of Toledo. While there, he became the first player in school history to receive All-MAC honours four years in a row. Kaczur was recently drafted by the New England Patriots (NFL) in the 3rd Round (100th Overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Nick Kaczur

Toledo

Offensive Tackle

6'5", 305 lbs

Born: July 28, 1979

Brantford, ON

College: Listed at No. 1 at left offensive tackle in preseason depth chart...Named second-team preseason All-America by Athlon magazine...Ranked as ninth-best offensive lineman in the U.S. by Sporting News...Named top NFL prospect in the MAC by Street & Smith...Named second-best player in the MAC by Lindy's magazine...Three-time All-MAC honouree...Started every game at left tackle in his career, a streak of 38 games...Lombardi Award candidate for the nation's best lineman, linebacker or tight end...Outland Trophy candidate for the U.S.'s best interior lineman. 2004: Became first player in school history to be named to the All-MAC Team four years in a row...2003: First-team All-MAC...Started all 12 games at left tackle on an offensive line that allowed a MAC-low nine sacks and powered an offense that ranked 11th in the U.S. in total offense (462.8)...2002: First-team All-MAC...Started all 14 games at left tackle on an offensive line that finished fifth in the U.S. in total offense (472.2), 11th in scoring offense (35.4) and 16th in rushing offense (214.3)...2001: Named third-team Freshman All-America by the Sporting News and second-team All-MAC as a true freshman...Part of offensive line that finished 17th in the U.S. in rushing offense with 213.5 yards per game and allowed just 11 sacks...First true freshman to start on the Rocket offensive line since the 1978 team featured three rookies up front.

High School: Recruited in 2000, but did not enroll at UT until January 2001...Played in the Canadian Junior Football League in 1999...Was rated as the No. 1 high school lineman in Ontario coming out of high school in 1999...Was voted as high school's best lineman for four consecutive years...Was the offensive MVP in his junior and senior years...Football coach was Gary Procter.

Personal: Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 3rd Round (100 Overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft... Full name is Nicholas Jesse Kaczur...Last name is pronounced "KAY-zer"...Birthdate: July 28, 1979...Parents are Peter and Janet Kaczur...Likes fishing and playing hockey...Worked a few years before entering college...Native of Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario... Enjoys playing hockey...Recreation & leisure studies major.

The 2004 Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. The Toronto Argonauts have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. To purchase 2005 season tickets or to get more information about season ticket packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. Full roster details are available at www.argonauts.ca.

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