Peter Adjey (born June 20, 1999) is a Canadian professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL).

University career

Adjey played

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for the

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from 2018 to 2021.

Professional career

Edmonton Elks

Adjey was drafted in the third round, 28th overall, by the

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in the 2022 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 11, 2022. He won the long snapper job following training camp and made his professional debut on June 11, 2022, against the

BC Lions The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Lions compete in the West Division (CFL), West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and play their home games at BC Place. The Lions playe ...

. He played in all 18 regular season games in

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where he had three special teams tackles and one fumble recovery. In

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, Adjey again played in all 18 regular season games and recorded two special teams tackles.

Ottawa Redblacks

On May 1, 2024, Adjey was traded to the

in exchange for a third-round pick in the

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. In October 2024, Adjey was signed to a two-year contract extension.

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Adjey, Peter 1999 births Living people Canadian football long snappers Canadian football people from Toronto Edmonton Elks players Ottawa Redblacks players Queen's Golden Gaels football players Players of Canadian football from Ontario