Riders Tackle Linebacker with Third Round Pick

Published on April 30, 2003 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 (23rd overall) to select linebacker Mike McCullough from St. Francis Xavier.

McCullough had a stellar senior season where he was named an AUFC defensive all-star. The 23-year old picked up 45 defensive tackles, which was good for 5th spot in the AUFC. McCullough was second in the AUFC with five quarterback sacks and was 1st in the AUFC with 12 tackles for losses.

MIKE MCCULLOUGH

LINEBACKER

Height: 6'2 Weight: 222 Non-Import: St. Francis Xavier

Born: March 17, 1980 Kingston, Ontario

Yrs Pro: R Yrs CFL: R Yrs Rider: R

How Acquired: Selected in 3rd Rnd (23rd overall) of 2003 CFL College Draft

PRO: Drafted by Roughriders in third round (23rd overall) in 2003 CFL College Draft.

COLLEGE: Played four seasons at St. Francis Xavier University...was named an AUFC defensive all-star in his senior season...was fifth in AUFC with 45 defensive tackles...was 2nd in AUFC with five quarterback sacks...was first in AUFC with 12 tackles for losses...also recorded two forced fumbles...was an academic all-star in senior year.

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