D. J. Sackey
| York Lions | |
Edmonton Eskimos * | |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
|---|---|
| Games played | 12 |
| Games started | 0 |
| |
David Junior Sackey (born September 6, 1993) is a former professional
CIS football for the Toronto Varsity Blues
from 2012 to 2015.
High school
Sackey played high school football at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School where he was once named defensive lineman of the year and most improved player.[1]
Professional career
Toronto Argonauts
Sackey was drafted by the
2016 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 24, 2016.[2][3] He played in six games in his rookie year in 2016 and dressed in his first CFL game on July 31, 2016 against the Ottawa Redblacks.[4][5] In 2017, he spent the regular season and playoffs on the Argos practice roster. The Argos went on to win the 105th Grey Cup. On January 10, 2018, Sackey was re-signed by the Argos to a two-year contract.[6] He dressed in a total of 13 games with the Argonauts and was released part way through the 2019 season on August 14, 2019.[7]
Ottawa Redblacks
On August 20, 2019, it was announced that Sackey had agreed to a practice roster agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks.[8] He was released on October 7, 2019.[9]
Edmonton Eskimos
On November 5, 2019, Sackey signed a practice roster agreement with the
Edmonton Eskimos.[10]
His contract expired at the end of the year.
Coaching career
On August 22, 2023, it was announced that Sackey had joined the
offensive line coach.[11]
References
- ^ "Mississauga's DJ Sackey lands with Toronto Argos in CFL Draft". Mississauga.com. Mississauga.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ Argos draft DJ Sackey, argonauts.ca, May 10, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ^ Four more from CFL Draft join Argos roster, argonauts.ca, May 24, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ^ D. J. Sackey bio, argonauts.ca, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ^ Argos rookie Sackey gaining confidence, Toronto Sun, May 10, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
- ^ "Argos extend Noel, Sackey through 2019 - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
- ^ "2019 CFL transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions:August 20, 2019". ottawaredblacks.com. August 20, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ "From Fort McMurray to Ottawa, Arndt gets his chance as Redblacks starting QB". Ottawa Sun. October 7, 2019.
- Edmonton Eskimos. November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Lions football announces assistant coaches for 2023 season". York Lions. August 22, 2023.