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Josiah Schakel

Josiah Schakel

Canadian football player (born 1999)

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.

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Early years

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

University career

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

Calgary Stampeders

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

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]

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    Saelhof, Todd (May 12, 2022). "Defensive draftee Josiah Schakel projects to be 'hammer' for Stamps". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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    "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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    Miller, Anthony (December 1, 2023). "Edmonton Elks Re-Sign Two Players to Roster". si.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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