26 Facts About Vladimir Ducasse

Vladimir Ducasse was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Vladimir Ducasse attended Stamford High School in Stamford, Connecticut, where he was a three-sport star in football, basketball and track.

In football, Vladimir Ducasse played offensive line and was named First Team All-State by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association.

Vladimir Ducasse earned First Team All-Fairfield County by the FCIAC Coaches.

Vladimir Ducasse captured the League championship in the discus, with a throw of 44.77 meters and was a runner-up in the shot put, with a throw of 16.43 meters.

Vladimir Ducasse was not rated by any recruiting service and failed to draw the attention of any Division I Bowl Subdivision college.

Vladimir Ducasse chose to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Vladimir Ducasse finished his career with 35 consecutive starts at left tackle.

Vladimir Ducasse was named a FCS First Team All-American by the Associated Press.

Vladimir Ducasse was considered one of the best offensive guard prospects available in the 2010 NFL draft.

Vladimir Ducasse worked out at TEST Sports Clubs in Martinsville, New Jersey in order to prepare himself for the NFL combine.

Vladimir Ducasse was selected in the second round by the New York Jets, as the first non-BCS-eligible player drafted in 2010.

Vladimir Ducasse played 2 games during his rookie year in 2010 and eventually helped the Jets into the playoffs until losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship.

In 2011, Vladimir Ducasse played all 16 games and made 1 start.

In 2012, Vladimir Ducasse again appeared all 16 games playing left guard and right tackle.

However, due to penalties and struggles, Vladimir Ducasse was benched in favor for rookie Brian Winters.

Vladimir Ducasse played in all 16 games with 4 starts for the 2013 season.

Vladimir Ducasse became a free agent for the first time in his career after the season ended.

Vladimir Ducasse signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings on March 24,2014.

Vladimir Ducasse signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears on March 16,2015.

Vladimir Ducasse signed with the Baltimore Ravens on May 16,2016.

On March 9,2017, Vladimir Ducasse signed a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.

Vladimir Ducasse was named the starting left guard to begin the 2018 season.

Vladimir Ducasse started the first nine games before losing the starting job to rookie Wyatt Teller.

Vladimir Ducasse is the son of Delinois Ducasse, an accountant for the Banque de la Republique d'Haiti.

Vladimir Ducasse has two older brothers, Reginald and Macarthur, and two younger siblings, Jefferey and Jemima.