Vlad Ducasse life and biography

Vlad Ducasse is an Haitian-born American football offensive lineman for the New York Jets. He was regarded as one of the best offensive guard prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the 2nd round, as the 61st overall pick.

BEFORE THE NFL

◊ In 2009, started all games at left tackle on an offensive line that allowed 17 sacks, third fewest in the CAA, and had a 100-yard rusher in seven games.
◊ Named a FCS First Team All-American by the Associated Press in 2009.
◊ In 2008, started all games at left tackle and contributed to an offensive line that allowed six sacks, the fewest in the CAA and second in the NCAA. ... Offense had five games of more than 400 yards total offense, including a season best 594 yards vs. Bryant (10/25). ... Named to the CAA All- Conference First Team.
◊ In 2007, started 12 of 13 games for an offensive line that allowed just 15 sacks.
◊ In 2006, saw action in four games as a reserve lineman while playing as a true freshman.
◊ Started 20 consecutive games at Stamford High School for Head Coach Kevin Jones. ... Named first team All-Farfield County and was selected to play in the Governors All-Star Game against Rhode Island.

OFF THE FIELD

◊ Born in Port Au Prince, Haiti.
◊ Son of Delinois Ducasse, who still resides in Haiti. ... Brother of Macarthur, Jeffrey and Gemima.
◊ Moved to Connecticut in 2002 with his brother, Macarthur, to live with his aunt and uncle, Virginia and Lezanoro Ducasse.
◊ Majored in African-American Studies
◊ Lettered in basketball and track and field at Stamford High School. ... Captured league championship in the discus and was a runner-up in the shot put.

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