Josiah Schakel
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PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
CFL statusNational
BornJanuary 19, 1999
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
 Schakel with the Edmonton Elks in 2023 | |
| No. 41 – Edmonton Elks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 19, 1999 Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ben Facey (Sherwood Park) |
| University | Alberta |
| CFL draft | 2022: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2022 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca | |
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.
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]
