Esks go on offensive with first two draft picks
Published on April 28, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) â The Edmonton Eskimos have selected UBC offensive lineman Amar Sanghera with their 1st pick (9th overall) and Northwestern fullback Gilles Lezi with their 2nd pick (10th overall) in the 2004 CFL Canadian College Draft.
Sanghera, a stabilizing force on an inexperienced line at UBC was the Esks' first selection. "He's got something that you can't teach and that's good size and speed. We're happy to get him considering our spot in the draft and he's got a great future ahead of him in this league," said Eskimo Defensive Coordinator and Canadian College Draft Coordinator, Greg Marshall.
Lezi, a native of Laval, Quebec will also bring some significant talent to training camp. "He's a fullback that will fit nicely into Danny Maciocia plans for the offence. He's a good blocker who also catches well and he has played at a very high level of competition," added Marshall.
Amarpreet Sanghera
OL (Non-import)
UBC
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 315 Born: July 19, 1979 â Surrey B.C.
Yrs Esks: 1 Yrs CFL: 1 Yrs Pro: 1
Acquired: Edmonton's first selection (9th overall) in the 2004 Canadian College Draft.
College/Personal: Played 4 seasons at UBC. Selected to 2003 CIS East-West All Star Bowl. Invited to try-out with the San Diego Chargers in 2003. Played his high school football at North Delta High School. Voted top lineman four times between 1991-'97 in the North Surrey Minor Football League.
Gilles Lezi
FB (Non-import)
Northwestern
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 245
Born: February 13, 1980 - Laval, Quebec
Yrs Esks: 1 Yrs CFL: 1 Yrs Pro: 1
Acquired: Edmonton's second selection (10th overall) in the 2004 CFL Canadian College Draft.
College/Personal: Played four seasons at Northwestern appearing in 34 games. Recorded 25 yards on 5 career rushes and 47 yards on 4 career receptions. Attended Cegep du Vieux High School in Laval and graduated as one of Canada's top-rated players by Ron Dias of All-Star Sports. 1998 and 1999 he was selected as a Collegiate 3A MVP and the 1998 Collegiate 3A Rookie of the Year. Lezi was also a first-team all-star at tailback and place-kicker.
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