Riders Tackle Boulianne With First Pick
Published on April 25, 2002 under 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 (15th overall) to select Offensive Lineman Francois Boulianne from Laval.
Boulianne is a devastating blocker and can drive his powerful legs to open running lanes. His low center of gravity allows Boulianne to read the pass rush, shift and meet it head-on to protect his QB. In his senior season Boulianne was a 2nd team All-Canadian and QIFC All-Star.
FRANCOIS BOULIANNE
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Height: 6'4 Weight: 214 Non-Import: Laval
Born: Febraury 17, 1978
Yrs Pro: R Yrs CFL: R Yrs Rider: R
How Acquired: Selected in 2nd Rnd (15th overall) of 2002 CFL College Draft
PRO: Drafted by Roughriders in second round (15th overall) in 2002 CFL College Draft.
COLLEGE: standout offensive lineman from Laval.named to 2nd team All-Canadian and QIFC All-Star teams in senior season.powerful legs and low center of gravity make him a devastating blocker.very strong against the pass and rush.
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