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Josiah Schakel

Josiah Schakel
No. 40     Edmonton Elks
Schakel with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
Born: (1999-01-19) January 19, 1999 (age 25)
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
UniversityAlberta
High schoolBen Facey (Sherwood Park, AB)
CFL draft2022, round: 2, pick: 14
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2022Calgary Stampeders
2023–presentEdmonton Elks
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Josiah Schakel (born January 19, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Alberta. He has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders.

Early life

Schakel played high school football at Bev Facey Community High School in Sherwood Park, Alberta.[1]

University career

Schakel played U Sports football at Alberta. He won the Presidents' Trophy in 2021 as the top U Sports defensive player.[2][3]

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Schakel was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the second round, with the 14th overall pick, of the 2022 CFL Draft.[4][5] He signed with the team on May 9, 2022. He was placed on injured reserve several times during the 2022 season.[6] Overall, Schakel dressed in seven games in 2022, and made one tackle on defense.[7][8] He was released on June 3, 2023.[9]

Edmonton Elks

Schakel was signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks of the CFL on June 26, 2023. He was moved to the active roster on June 28, 2023.[10] He dressed for 15 games in 2023, recording 14 special teams tackles.[8][7] Schakel re-signed with the team on December 1, 2023.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ "Josiah Schakel". bearsandpandas.ca. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (December 3, 2021). "Golden Bears linebacker Josiah Schakel named U SPORTS' top defensive player". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (September 9, 2022). "U Sports' top defensive player Josiah Schakel back home to face Elks". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Jones, Shane (May 10, 2022). "Schakel tackles CFL Draft, taken 14th by Stampeders". sherwoodparknews.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Saelhof, Todd (May 12, 2022). "Defensive draftee Josiah Schakel projects to be 'hammer' for Stamps". calgarysun.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Josiah Schakel". statscrew.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Josiah Schakel". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Edmonton Elks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Miller, Anthony (December 1, 2023). "Edmonton Elks Re-Sign Two Players to Roster". si.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
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