Eskimos ink 2006 draft pick
May 3, 2006 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The defending Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos today announced they have signed defensive back Jason Nugent. The Eskimos drafted Nugent in the second round (17th overall) in the 2006 CFL Canadian College Draft on April 20. The Ontario native played four years at Rutgers, switching from running back to defensive back after his freshman year. He finished his college career with 86 defensive tackles and one interception.
JASON NUGENT
DB
(Non-Import)
Rutgers
Born: May 18, 1982 - Scarborough, ON
Height: 6-1 Weight: 220
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 1st
Acquired: Drafted in the second round (17th overall) in the 2006 CFL Canadian College Draft.
For more information on the 2005 Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos log on to www.esks.com. Eskimo training camp opens on May 21st at Clarke Stadium. The first pre-season game is Saturday, June 3 at Saskatchewan.
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