Michael Wakefield
| No. 96 Ottawa Redblacks | |
Washington Redskins* | |
| 2017–2020 | Ottawa Redblacks |
|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Michael Wakefield (born January 12, 1994) is a professional
University career
Wakefield played college football for the FIU Panthers from 2012 to 2015.[1]
Professional career
Washington Redskins
After not being selected in the
Ottawa Redblacks
On June 12, 2017, Wakefield signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[3] He played in his first professional game on August 31, 2017, against the Montreal Alouettes where he recorded one defensive tackle.[4] That year, he played in six regular season games where he had four defensive tackles.[4]
In 2018, Wakefield played in 17 regular season games where he had 18 defensive tackles and three sacks.[4] He also played in his first career post-season games, in the East Final and the 106th Grey Cup.[4] However, he did not record any statistics in the championship game as the Redblacks lost to the Calgary Stampeders.[4] He re-signed with the Redblacks to a one-year extension on December 14, 2018.[5] He had 32 defensive tackles, four sacks, and one interception in 16 games in 2019 as the Redblacks missed the post-season.[4]
Wakefield re-signed with the Redblacks on January 20, 2020, but did not play that year due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.[6] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 9, 2021.[7]
Montreal Alouettes
On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Wakefield had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[8] He played in 12 regular season games where he had 23 defensive tackles and four sacks.[4] In 2022, he played in 14 regular season games where he recorded 20 defensive tackles and three sacks.[4] His contract expired on February 14, 2022.[9]
Ottawa Redblacks (II)
On February 14, 2023, Wakefield signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[9]
Personal life
Wakefield was born to parents James and Alfrenett Wakefield.[1] He has four siblings, Lakeshia, Akeem, Jamie, and Jeremy.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Michael Wakefield". FIU Panthers. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- Montreal Gazette. July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions | June 12, 2017". Ottawa Redblacks. 12 June 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Michael Wakefield". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks re-sign Tindal, Wakefield, bring back Deloatch". Ottawa Redblacks. December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Redblacks re-sign three defensive linemen". Ottawa Redblacks. 20 January 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sewell, Ackie, Levels and other big names at defence!". Montreal Alouettes. February 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 7, 2023.