Vladimir Ducasse

Vladimir Ducasse (French pronunciation: [vladimiʁ dykas]; born October 15, 1987) is a Haitian-born former American football offensive guard.

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

Ducasse was also an standout track & field athlete at Stamford High, where he was one of the state's top performers in the throwing events.

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

In his junior season, Ducasse started all games at left tackle and was part of offensive line that allowed just six sacks, the fewest in the Colonial Athletic Association and second in the NCAA.

[4] He worked out at TEST Sports Clubs in Martinsville, New Jersey in order to prepare himself for the NFL combine.

[11] Ducasse and Matt Slauson, a second-year backup, competed for Faneca's old job in training camp that season.

[13] 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.

After performing well in training camp, Ducasse earned the starting job at left guard during the 2013 NFL season.