Jason Arakgi

Jason Arakgi
No. 45     BC Lions
Date of birth (1985-05-12) May 12, 1985
Place of birth Montreal, Quebec
Career information
Status Active
CFL status National
Position(s) LB
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg)
University McMaster
CFL draft 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 20
Drafted by BC Lions
Career history
As player
2008–present BC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

2011 - Grey Cup champion

2009 - John Agro Special Teams Award runner up
CFL West All-Star 2009
Career stats

Jason Arakgi (born May 12, 1985) is a Canadian football Linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.[1] He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2008 CFL Draft by the BC Lions.[1] He played college football at McMaster.[2]

Arakgi was born in Montreal, Quebec,[1] and grew up in Oakville, Ontario.[2] He is the son of CFL receiver Nick Arakgi.[2]

On August 19, 2016, in a game against the Calgary Stampeders, Arakgi became the CFL's all time leader in special teams tackles with 185, passing Wade Miller.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "45 Jason Arakgi LB". BC Lions. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 "New recruit feels right at home among the Lions". Vancouver Sun. CanWest MediaWorks. 2008-05-03. Retrieved 28 March 2010.


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