Sam Acheampong
No. 95 Edmonton Elks | |
2020, Round: 2, Pick: 20 | |
Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
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Career history | |
As player | |
2021–2023 | Toronto Argonauts |
2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Samuel Acheampong (born January 12, 1996) is a
University career
Acheampong attended Wilfrid Laurier University from 2015 to 2019 and played for the Golden Hawks, while being named a First Team OUA All-Star in his final year.[1]
Professional career
Toronto Argonauts
Acheampong was selected 20th overall by the
In 2022, Acheampong played in 16 regular season games where he recorded 19 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one sack.[4] He played in both the East Final and 109th Grey Cup and won his first Grey Cup championship following the Argonauts' victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[4] To start the 2023 season, Acheampong played in one of the team's first three games while being a healthy scratch for the other two.[5]
Edmonton Elks
On July 8, 2023, Acheampong was traded to the
Personal life
Acheampong was born in Brampton, Ontario and started playing football in grade 9.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Acheampong: 'Any team that's willing to give me a shot, I'm game'". CFL.ca. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Meet the 2020 Argos Draft Class". Toronto Argonauts. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Argos punch playoff ticket in OT win over Lions". CFL.ca. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
- ^ a b c "Sam Acheampong". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "Transactions | Elks acquire Acheampong from Argos". Edmonton Elks. July 8, 2023.