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Canadian football player (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
| 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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Schakel played high school football at Bev Facey Community High School in Sherwood Park, Alberta.[1]
Schakel played U Sports football at Alberta. He won the Presidents' Trophy in 2021 as the top U Sports defensive player.[2][3]
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]
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]
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