EAST RUTHERFORD – The New York Jets have selected Haitian-American Vladimir Ducasse, a offensive guard from UMASS, with their second-round pick in the NFL Draft, No. 61 overall.
In his junior season, Ducasse started all games at left tackle and was part of offensive line that has allowed just six sacks, the fewest in the Colonial Athletic Association (0.5 per game) and second in the NCAA. Ducasse finished his career with 35 consecutive starts at left tackle. In those 35 games, UMass has allowed just 39 sacks and had a 100-yard rusher in 23 of those games. He was named a FCS First Team All-American by the Associated Press
Vladimir Ducasse College and Combine Highlights
INFO: Vladimir Ducasse
Position: Offensive Guard
School: UMass
Class: Junior
Place of birth: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Height: 6′4¼″
Weight: 332 lbs.
40 Time: 5.21 sec.
Bench: 29 rep.
Arm length: 34¾ in.
Vertical Jump: 5.21
Source: NewYorkJets
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