Riders grab fullback with first round pick
April 28, 2004 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
Head coach Danny Barrett is pleased to announce the Saskatchewan Roughriders have used their first draft selection (6th overall) to select fullback Ducarmel Augustin from Villanova.
Augustin spent three seasons at Villanova University where he compiled 1,144 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on 237 carries. The 25-year old had his strongest season as a junior when he led his team with 680 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 136 carries.
DUCARMEL AUGUSTIN
FULLBACK
Height: 5'11 Weight: 217 Non-Import: Villanova
Born: October 24, 1978 Montreal, PQ
Yrs Pro: R Yrs CFL: R Yrs Rider: R
How Acquired: Selected in 1st Rnd (6th overall) of 2004 CFL College Draft
PRO: Drafted by Roughriders in first round (6th overall) in 2004 CFL College Draft.
COLLEGE: Played three seasons at Villanova University...finished career with 1,144 yards rushing on 237 carries and 19 touchdowns...All-Conference Candidate...started nine games in senior season...had 236 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 46 carries...started 10 games in junior season and led team in rushing with 680 yards on 136 carries and 13 touchdowns...had 25-yard touchdown run against University of Deleware to win game in overtime.
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