Darius Ciraco
| No. 53 Toronto Argonauts | |
Offensive lineman | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 292 lb (132 kg) |
| University | Calgary |
| High school | Assumption |
| CFL draft | 2018, Round: 1, Pick: 6 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2018β2021 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2023βpresent | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | (2023) |
| CFL East All-Star | (2023) |
| Career stats | |
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Darius Ciraco (born February 13, 1996) is a Canadian professional
offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League
(CFL).
University career
Ciraco played U Sports football for the Calgary Dinos from 2014 to 2017.
Professional career
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Ciraco was drafted sixth overall by the
2018 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 22, 2018.[1] He started all 18 regular season games and both playoff games in his first season and was named the Tiger-Cats' Most Outstanding Rookie. Ciraco re-signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 15, 2021.[2] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[3]
Ottawa Redblacks
On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Ciraco had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[4] He played in 16 regular season games in 2022 and became a free agent on February 14, 2023.[5]
Toronto Argonauts
On February 14, 2023, it was announced that Ciraco had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[6] On February 3, 2024, the Argonauts announced that Ciraco had signed a contract extension with the team.[7]
References
- ^ "Tiger-Cats sign two offensive linemen including 2018 first-round pick Ciraco". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive lineman Ciraco". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions β Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks sign trio of offensive linemen". Ottawa Redblacks. February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions β Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ Toronto Argonauts [@TorontoArgos] (February 14, 2023). "We have signed π¨π¦ OL Darius Ciraco. https://t.co/CRbnOpb0Yn" (Tweet). Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "CFL All-Star Darius Ciraco stays in Double Blue". CFL.ca. 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.