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D. J. Sackey
York Lions
Sackey with the Argonauts in 2018.
Born: (1993-09-06) September 6, 1993 (age 31)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive line coach
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight300 lb (140 kg)
UniversityToronto
High schoolSt. Francis Xavier
CFL draft2016, round: 2, pick: 13
Drafted byToronto Argonauts
Career history
As coach
2023–presentYork Lions
Offensive line coach
As player
20162019Toronto Argonauts
2019Ottawa Redblacks*
2019Edmonton Eskimos*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats
Games played12
Games started0

David Junior Sackey (born September 6, 1993) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman and the current offensive line coach for the York Lions of U Sports football. He played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for four seasons and won a Grey Cup championship in 2017 with the Toronto Argonauts. He played CIS football for the Toronto Varsity Blues from 2012 to 2015.

High school

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Sackey played high school football at St. Francis Xavier Secondary School where he was once named defensive lineman of the year and most improved player.[1]

Professional career

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Toronto Argonauts

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Sackey was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round, 12th overall, in the 2016 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 24, 2016.[2][3] He played in six games in his rookie year in 2016 and dressed in his first CFL game on July 31, 2016 against the Ottawa Redblacks.[4][5] In 2017, he spent the regular season and playoffs on the Argos practice roster. The Argos went on to win the 105th Grey Cup. On January 10, 2018, Sackey was re-signed by the Argos to a two-year contract.[6] He dressed in a total of 13 games with the Argonauts and was released part way through the 2019 season on August 14, 2019.[7]

Ottawa Redblacks

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On August 20, 2019, it was announced that Sackey had agreed to a practice roster agreement with the Ottawa Redblacks.[8] He was released on October 7, 2019.[9]

Edmonton Eskimos

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On November 5, 2019, Sackey signed a practice roster agreement with the Edmonton Eskimos.[10] His contract expired at the end of the year.

Coaching career

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On August 22, 2023, it was announced that Sackey had joined the York Lions football team as their offensive line coach.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Mississauga's DJ Sackey lands with Toronto Argos in CFL Draft". Mississauga.com. Mississauga.com. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  2. ^ Argos draft DJ Sackey, argonauts.ca, May 10, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
  3. ^ Four more from CFL Draft join Argos roster, argonauts.ca, May 24, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
  4. ^ D. J. Sackey bio, argonauts.ca, retrieved December 11, 2017
  5. ^ Argos rookie Sackey gaining confidence, Toronto Sun, May 10, 2016, retrieved December 11, 2017
  6. ^ "Argos extend Noel, Sackey through 2019 - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  7. ^ "2019 CFL transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "Transactions:August 20, 2019". ottawaredblacks.com. August 20, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  9. ^ "From Fort McMurray to Ottawa, Arndt gets his chance as Redblacks starting QB". Ottawa Sun. October 7, 2019.
  10. ^ "Eskimos transactions". Edmonton Eskimos. November 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "Lions football announces assistant coaches for 2023 season". York Lions. August 22, 2023.
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