Nakas Onyeka
Born: | Brampton, Ontario | September 30, 1995
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
University | Wilfrid Laurier |
High school | St. Marguerite d'Youville |
CFL draft | 2017, Round: 4, Pick: 26 |
Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
Career history | |
As player | |
2017–2019 | Toronto Argonauts |
2020–2021* | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2021 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2021 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2022* | Edmonton Elks |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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Nakas Onyeka (born September 30, 1995) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who played for four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He first played for the Toronto Argonauts for three seasons and was a member of the 105th Grey Cup championship team. He has also been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Edmonton Elks.
University career
Onyeka played U Sports football with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. He was selected as an All-Canadian in his Senior year after leading the Golden Hawks to a Yates Cup. He finished the season with 60 Solo Tackles, 5.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss.
In his college career he was twice named an OUA All-Star.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Onyeka was invited to Arizona Cardinals mini-camp during the 2017 off-season.
Toronto Argonauts
Onyeka was originally drafted 36th overall in the
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On May 19, 2020, Onyeka signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[3] He signed a one-year contract extension with the team on December 22, 2020.[4] He was released on July 20, 2021.[5]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On July 24, 2021, it was announced that Onyeka had signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6] He played in two games for the team and spent time on the practice roster before being released on October 4, 2021.[7]
Saskatchewan Roughriders (II)
On October 28, 2021, it was announced that Onyeka had re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[8]
Edmonton Elks
Onyeka signed with the Edmonton Elks to open free agency on February 8, 2022 to a three-year contract.[9] However, it was announced that he had retired on March 18, 2022.[10]
Personal life
Onyeka is the cousin of defensive end Kene Onyeka and defensive back Godfrey Onyeka, both of whom also play in the Canadian Football League.[11] He is of Nigerian descent.[12]
References
- ^ "Argos sign all six members of 2017 CFL Draft class". Toronto Argonauts. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Argos acquire draft rights to Niko DiFonte". Toronto Argonauts press release. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
- ^ "Riders sign Nakas Onyeka". Saskatchewan Roughriders. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ "Riders sign pair of Canadians to contract extensions". CFL.ca. December 22, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Riders Transactions – July 20". Riderville.com. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Blue Bombers sign LB Nakas Onyeka". Canadian Football League. July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Riders bring back National LB Nakas Onyeka". Canadian Football League. October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Elks add Nakas Onyeka". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Linebacker Nakas Onyeka announces retirement". Canadian Football League. March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka agrees to terms with Saskatchewan Roughriders". 3DownNation. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ Hogan, Mike (23 January 2019). "Nakas Onyeka: A Student and a Teacher". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved 11 March 2020.