David Junior Sackey (born September 6, 1993) is a former professional

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and the current

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for the

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. He played in the

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(CFL) for four seasons and won a

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championship in

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with the

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. He played

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for the

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from 2012 to 2015.

High school

Sackey played high school football at

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where he was once named defensive lineman of the year and most improved player.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Sackey was drafted by the

in the second round, 12th overall, in the 2016 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 24, 2016. He played in six games in his rookie year in

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and dressed in his first CFL game on July 31, 2016 against the

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, he spent the regular season and playoffs on the Argos practice roster. The Argos went on to win the

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. On January 10, 2018, Sackey was re-signed by the Argos to a two-year contract. He dressed in a total of 13 games with the Argonauts and was released part way through the 2019 season on August 14, 2019.

Ottawa Redblacks

On August 20, 2019, it was announced that Sackey had agreed to a practice roster agreement with the

. He was released on October 7, 2019.

Edmonton Eskimos

On November 5, 2019, Sackey signed a practice roster agreement with the

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. His contract expired at the end of the year.

Coaching career

On August 22, 2023, it was announced that Sackey had joined the York Lions football team as their

References

External links

York Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sackey, D. J. 1993 births Living people Canadian football offensive linemen Ottawa Redblacks players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Canadian football people from Toronto Toronto Argonauts players Toronto Varsity Blues football players York Lions football coaches