Michael Kashak

Michael Kashak
No. 99     Calgary Stampeders
Born: (1993-06-11) June 11, 1993
Courtice, Ontario
Career information
Status Active
CFL status National
Position(s) DL
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 245 lb (111 kg)
University McMaster
CFL draft 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 51
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2017–present Calgary Stampeders
Career stats

Michael Kashak (born June 11, 1993) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the McMaster Marauders in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).[1] He played five seasons for the Marauders which culminated in being named to the OUA first-team all-star team in 2015 and 2016.[2] During these five seasons, the Marauders won the Yates Cup in 2012 and 2014.[3] Following the end of the 2015 CIS season, he was invited to the Canadian Football League’s national combine.[4] He was drafted in the sixth round, 51st overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2016 CFL draft.[5] Prior to playing football in the CIS, he played for Holy Trinity where he was part of the Metro Bowl championship team in 2010.[6] Beyond sports, Mike is known for his humble leadership, tenacious work ethic, and desire to make an impact in his community. He is a movie fanatic, inspired by films such as Remember the Titans (2000), The Blindside (2009), Forrest Gump (1994), and Friday Night Lights (2004).


References

  1. ↑ "Mike Kashak - 2015 Football".
  2. ↑ "OUA Announces 2015 Football First and Second-Team All-Stars - Ontario University Athletics (OUA)". www.oua.ca.
  3. ↑ "Football: Past Champions - Ontario University Athletics (OUA)". oua.ca.
  4. ↑ "EIGHT PLAYERS FROM TORONTO REGIONAL COMBINE INVITED TO THE NATIONAL CFL COMBINE PRESENTED BY ADIDAS".
  5. ↑ "Five Marauders selected in CFL Draft — The Silhouette". 10 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Zelkovich, Chris (24 November 2010). "Holy Trinity leads from start to finish to win Metro Bowl" – via Toronto Star.
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