Micah Awe

Micah Awe
BC Lions
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-04) January 4, 1994
Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Arlington (TX) Mansfield Summit
College: Texas Tech
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status: International
Player stats at CFL.ca

Micah Awe (born January 4, 1994) is a Nigerian-born Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas Tech. Awe was born in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to the United States when he was three years old. He has three siblings. Awe's mother graduated with her masters from Texas Tech University and his father graduated with his masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington. Awe has also been a been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets.

College career

Awe accumulated 171 solo tackles over 51 games for the Red Raiders including 77 stops as a senior and defensive captain in 2015.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Awe was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the team's rookie mini-camp in May 2016.[1] After not making the final 53-man roster Awe was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on September 5, 2016.[2] He was cut from the Buc's practice roster only 5 days later on September 10.[3]

BC Lions

On March 7, 2017, Awe and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League agreed to a contract.[4] In one season with the Lions, Awe recorded 54 defensive tackles, 16 special teams tackles and one forced fumble. On January 31, 2018 the Lions released Awe so he could pursue NFL opportunities.[5]

New York Jets

On February 1, 2018, Awe signed with the New York Jets of the NFL.[6] He was waived by the Jets on April 28, 2018.[7]

BC Lions (II)

On August 20, 2018, it was announced that Awe had re-signed with the BC Lions.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Bucs sign LB Micah Awe, OL Kelby Johnson after rookie minicamp". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  2. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 5, 2016). "Bucs Form Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Micah Awe – Pro Football Rumors". www.profootballrumors.com. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  4. ↑ "Lions add three, including DL Frank Alexander". BC Lions. 2017-03-07. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  5. ↑ "Lions release Awe to sign with Jets - Article - TSN". TSN. January 31, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  6. ↑ Allen, Eric (February 1, 2018). "Jets Sign LB Micah Awe to a Reserve/Futures Contract". NewYorkJets.com.
  7. ↑ Allen, Eric (April 28, 2018). "Jets Waive WR Marshall, LB Awe". NewYorkJets.com.
  8. ↑ "Awe Returns! Linebacker agrees to contract with BC Lions". BC Lions. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
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