Nakas Onyeka

Nakas Onyeka (born September 30, 1994) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Toronto Argonauts for three seasons and was a member of the 105th Grey Cup championship team. He played U Sports football with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.

Nakas Onyeka
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Onyeka before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018.
Born: (1994-09-30) September 30, 1994
Brampton, Ontario
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
UniversityWilfrid Laurier
High schoolSt. Marguerite d'Youville
CFL draft2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 36
Drafted byToronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2017–2019Toronto Argonauts
2020–presentSaskatchewan Roughriders
Career stats

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Onyeka was originally drafted 36th overall in the 2017 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 24, 2017.[1] He made his professional debut on June 25, 2017 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Over three seasons, he played in 36 regular season games, recording 14 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, two quarterback sacks, and one forced fumble. On May 4, 2020, Onyeka was released by the Argonauts.[2]

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]

Personal life

Oneyka is the cousin of defensive end Kene Onyeka and defensive back Godfrey Onyeka, both of whom also play in the Canadian Football League.[5] He is of Nigerian descent.[6]

References
  1. "Argos sign all six members of 2017 CFL Draft class". Toronto Argonauts. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  2. "Argos acquire draft rights to Niko DiFonte". Toronto Argonauts press release. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  3. "Riders sign Nakas Onyeka". Saskatchewan Roughriders. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  4. "Riders sign pair of Canadians to contract extensions". CFL.ca. December 22, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  5. "Canadian linebacker Nakas Onyeka agrees to terms with Saskatchewan Roughriders". 3DownNation. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  6. Hogan, Mike (23 January 2019). "Nakas Onyeka: A Student and a Teacher". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved 11 March 2020.


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