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Josiah Schakel

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Josiah Schakel
No. 40     Edmonton Elks
Schakel with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
Born: (1999-01-19) January 19, 1999 (age 25)
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
UniversityAlberta
High schoolBen Facey (Sherwood Park, AB)
CFL draft2022, round: 2, pick: 14
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2022Calgary Stampeders
2023–presentEdmonton Elks
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Josiah Schakel (born January 19, 1999) is a Canadian professional 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 life

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Schakel played high school football at Bev Facey Community High School in Sherwood Park, Alberta.[1]

University career

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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

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Calgary Stampeders

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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 dressed in seven games in 2022, and made one tackle on defense.[7][8] He was released on June 3, 2023.[9]

Edmonton Elks

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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 dressed for 15 games in 2023, recording 14 special teams tackles.[8][7] Schakel re-signed with the team on December 1, 2023.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Josiah Schakel". bearsandpandas.ca. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (December 3, 2021). "Golden Bears linebacker Josiah Schakel named U SPORTS' top defensive player". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (September 9, 2022). "U Sports' top defensive player Josiah Schakel back home to face Elks". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Jones, Shane (May 10, 2022). "Schakel tackles CFL Draft, taken 14th by Stampeders". sherwoodparknews.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Saelhof, Todd (May 12, 2022). "Defensive draftee Josiah Schakel projects to be 'hammer' for Stamps". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Josiah Schakel". statscrew.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Josiah Schakel". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Miller, Anthony (December 1, 2023). "Edmonton Elks Re-Sign Two Players to Roster". si.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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