Akwasi Antwi
| No. 45 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 5, 1985 Ghana |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | Mount Allison University |
| CFL draft | 2011: 4th round, 26th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2013 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2014 | BC Lions |
| 2015 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2015 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Akwasi Antwi (born May 9, 1985) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker. He was selected 26th overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2011 CFL draft. Antwi played CIS football with the Mount Allison Mounties.
Professional career
Calgary Stampeders
Antwi was drafted 26th overall (fourth round) by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2011 CFL draft. He signed with the team on May 25, 2011.[1] He spent two seasons with the Stamps amassing 28 special teams tackles and six regular tackles.
Toronto Argonauts
On April 8, 2013, Antwi was traded to the Toronto Argonauts in exchange for the rights to offensive tackle Daniel Federkeil.[2] He was released by the Argonauts on July 25, 2013.
BC Lions
Antwi was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions on February 27, 2014. He was released by the Lions on May 14, 2015.[3]
Toronto Argonauts
Antwi was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Argonauts on August 6, when he was added to the team's practice roster. Antwi was activated to the active roster on August 8, when he saw his first action with the Argonauts against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
References
- ^ https://www.cfl.ca/page/transactions-may-2011 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine Signed with the Stamps
- ^ https://www.cfl.ca/article/argos-acquire-non-import-lb-akwasi-antwi-from-stamps Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine Traded to Argos
- ^ Lions ink Canadian duo
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