D. J. Sackey
No. 65 Toronto Argonauts | |
![]() Sackey before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018. | |
Born: |
Toronto, Ontario | September 6, 1993
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Career information | |
Status | 1-game injured list |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | OL |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
University | Toronto |
High school | St. Francis Xavier |
CFL draft | 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13 |
Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
Career history | |
As player | |
2016–present | Toronto Argonauts |
Career stats | |
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David Junior Sackey (born September 6, 1993) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He won his first Grey Cup championship in 2017 with the Argonauts. He played CIS football for the Toronto Varsity Blues from 2012 to 2015.
High school
Sackey played high school football at St.Francis Xavier Secondary School where he was once named defensive lineman of the year and most improved player.[2]
Professional career
Sackey was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round, 12th overall, in the 2016 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 24, 2016.[3][4] He played in six games in his rookie year in 2016 and dressed in his first CFL game on July 31, 2016 against the Ottawa Redblacks.[5] In 2017, he spent the regular season and playoffs on the Argos practice roster. The Argos went on to win the 105th Grey Cup. On January 10, 2018, Sackey was re-signed by the Argos to a two-year contract.[6]
References
- ↑ Argos rookie Sackey gaining confidence, Toronto Sun, May 10, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ↑ "Mississauga's DJ Sackey lands with Toronto Argos in CFL Draft". Mississauga.com. Mississauga.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ↑ Argos draft DJ Sackey, argonauts.ca, May 10, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ↑ Four more from CFL Draft join Argos roster, argonauts.ca, May 24, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ↑ D. J. Sackey bio, argonauts.ca, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ↑ "Argos extend Noel, Sackey through 2019 - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
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