Roughriders Bolster Defense With Final Picks
Published on April 25, 2002 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
With their fourth round selection (29th overall) Saskatchewan Roughrider head coach Danny Barrett selected cornerback Darnell Edwards from the University of Manitoba. Edwards was one of the best closers on the ball in the CIS. Edwards picked up 11 interceptions in his final two seasons. He was a 2000 first All-Canadian as well as a 2000 Canada West All-Star.
In the fifth round (38th overall) Saskatchewan picked up Eastern Illinois defensive tackle Gonzalo Segovia. In his four-year career, he played in 34 games and picked up 61 defensive tackles and six quarterback sacks. Segovia is a former College teammate of current Rider Chris Szarka.
For their final selection (47th overall) the Saskatchewan Roughriders picked Saint Mary's defensive back Curtis Nash. Nash, who is in his fourth year of eligibility, was voted an AUS defensive all-star in 2000.
Canadian Football League Stories from April 25, 2002
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- Ottawa Renegades GM Happy With Draft Picks - Ottawa Renegades
- Winnipeg Picks Faisthuber - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Michael Shaver Now a Blue Bomber - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Roughriders Bolster Defense With Final Picks - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Alouettes Draft Local Talent - Montreal Alouettes
- Renegades Make History by Drafting Gauthier First Overall - Ottawa Renegades
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