Sammy Okpro
| Free Agent | |
| Born: |
May 2, 1984 Montreal, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| University | Concordia |
| High school | Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School |
| CFL draft | 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2008 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2010 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| Awards | All Canadian (2005) (2006) (2007) All Conference All-Star QUFL (Quebec University Football League) (2005) (2006) - Cocorida Defensive Rookie of the year (2004) - Member of Team Canada roster (2003, 2004) - - Cegep League Rookie of the year (2002) - Vanier Cheetahs M.V.P Defense (2002, 2003) - Cegep All-Star Team “AAA” (2002, 2003) - Midget League M.V.P. Defense (2001) - North Shore Mustangs M.V.P. Defense (2000, |
| Records | Record Holder in Interception 14 int (2002-2003) Vanier Cheetahs |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s American football | ||
Representing  | ||
| World Championship | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2011 Austria | Team Competition |
Sammy Okpro (born May 2, 1984 in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Concordia Stingers.
Career
2010 Edmonton Eskimos Okpro was re-signed by the Edmonton Eskimos Monday April 12, 2010
2009 Free Agent Released by the Eskimos on June 25 on final day of Training Camp
2008 Edmonton Eskimos Moved to practice roster week 6 of the season, Dressed for 6 regular season games did not play in any. Drafted 1st pick of the 4th round (25th overall) by the Edmonton Eskimos. Attended CFL Evaluation Camp.
2004-2007 Concordia Stingers Named 1st Team All-Canadian 3 out 4 years in College, All-Conference 1st Team 2005,2006,2007 Team M.V.P 2007 Concordia Rookie of the Year 2004
2003-2004 Team Canada Member of Team Canada (San Diego, Houston)
2002-2003 Vanier Cegep Vanier Cheetahs M.V.P Defense (2002, 2003) - Cegep All-Star Team “AAA” (2002, 2003) Cegep League Rookie of the year (2002) Record Holder in Interception 14 INT (2002-2003) Vanier Cheetahs
2000-2001 North Shore Mustangs Midget League M.V.P. Defense (2001) - North Shore Mustangs M.V.P. Defense (2000, 2001) All-Start Team (2000,2001)
1998-1999 North Shore Lions All-Star Team (1999)
1992-1997 Alexander Park Youth Football Played as a RB and Safety Growing up
Personal
Also through 1992-1997 Also player Hockey AAA, Soccer AA, Basketball Intramural and Baseball for a brief period