The Nice Dauphins have signed versatile Canadian defensive back Samuel Drapeau from Montreal, Canada for the 2018 season.
Drapeau,6’1″, 190 lb, a native of Montreal, was a four year starter (2013-2016) for the University of Montreal Carabins, helping the Carabins to win the Vanier Cup , Canadian university championship, in 2014.
Playing both defensive back and wide receiver, Drapeau was a valuable member of one of the top college teams in Canada.
Carabins head coach Danny Maciocia:
“Samuel is a great kid, and a hard worker. He can play both sides on the ball. and is very coachable!”
In his senior year, 2016, he finished with 9.5 tackles, two interceptions (including a 50 yard return) and a forced fumble. He had CFL and NFL tryouts.
In addition to his role as a player on the team, the Dauphins announced that Drapeau will also assist the coaching staff, helping head coach Yannick Fatto to coordinate the defense
Watch his highlights here.
