Riders ink deal with first round pick Nic Demski

Former University of Manitoba receiver Nic Demski will officially take the field in Roughridergreen and white.

The team drafted Demski sixth overall in the CFL Draft two weeks ago.

Demski played four seasons with the U of M, collecting 27 catches for 589 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed for 47 yards over six carries and was good for 272 yards as apunt returner.

"He's an explosive player...a really dynamic kid that can probably bring some stuff to our team that we probably don't have in a national kind of a player," Roughrider general managerBrendan Taman said shortly after the draft.

Contract details were not released, as per club policy.

Demski will first suit up with the team at rookie camp, which kicks off next Wednesday in Regina.

The rest of theteam attends camp beginningMay 31 in Saskatoon.