Josiah Schakel
| No. 40 Edmonton Elks | |
 Schakel with the Edmonton Elks in 2023 | |
| Born: | January 19, 1999 Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| University | Alberta |
| High school | Ben Facey (Sherwood Park, AB) |
| CFL draft | 2022, Round: 2, Pick: 14 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2022 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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Josiah Schakel (born January 19, 1999) is a Canadian football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Alberta. He has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders.
Early years[edit]
Schakel played high school football at Bev Facey Community High School in Sherwood Park, Alberta.[1]
University career[edit]
Schakel played U Sports football at Alberta. He won the Presidents' Trophy in 2021 as the top U Sports defensive player.[2][3]
Professional career[edit]
Calgary Stampeders[edit]
Schakel was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the second round, with the 14th overall pick, of the 2022 CFL Draft.[4][5] He signed with the team on May 9, 2022. He was placed on injured reserve several times during the 2022 season.[6] Overall, Schakel played in seven games in 2022, and made one tackle on defense.[7][8] He was released on June 3, 2023.[9]
Edmonton Elks[edit]
Schakel was signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks of the CFL on June 26, 2023. He was moved to the active roster on June 28, 2023.[10] He appeared in 15 games in 2023, recording 14 special teams tackles.[8][7] Schakel re-signed with the team on December 1, 2023.[11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Josiah Schakel". bearsandpandas.ca. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (December 3, 2021). "Golden Bears linebacker Josiah Schakel named U SPORTS' top defensive player". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (September 9, 2022). "U Sports' top defensive player Josiah Schakel back home to face Elks". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Shane (May 10, 2022). "Schakel tackles CFL Draft, taken 14th by Stampeders". sherwoodparknews.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd (May 12, 2022). "Defensive draftee Josiah Schakel projects to be 'hammer' for Stamps". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Josiah Schakel". statscrew.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Josiah Schakel". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Miller, Anthony (December 1, 2023). "Edmonton Elks Re-Sign Two Players to Roster". si.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
External links[edit]
Media related to Josiah Schakel at Wikimedia Commons
