| Josiah Schakel | |
| Team: | Edmonton Elks |
| Number: | 40 |
| Position1: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 19 January 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 223 |
| Cis: | Alberta |
| High School: | Ben Facey (Sherwood Park, AB) |
| Cfldraftedyear: | 2022 |
| Cfldraftedround: | 2 |
| Cfldraftedpick: | 14 |
| Cfldraftedteam: | Calgary Stampeders |
| Playing Team1: | Calgary Stampeders |
| Playing Years2: | –present |
| Playing Team2: | Edmonton Elks |
| Status: | 6-Game Injured List |
| Import: | no |
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| Cfl: | josiah-schakel |
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]
Schakel played U Sports football at Alberta. He won the Presidents' Trophy in 2021 as the top U Sports defensive player.[2] [3]
Schakel was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the second round, with the 14th overall pick, of the 2022 CFL Draft.[4] [5] He signed with the team on May 9, 2022. He was placed on injured reserve several times during the 2022 season.[6] Overall, Schakel played in seven games in 2022, and made one tackle on defense.[7] [8] He was released on June 3, 2023.[9]
Schakel was signed to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks of the CFL on June 26, 2023. He was moved to the active roster on June 28, 2023.[10] He appeared in 15 games in 2023, recording 14 special teams tackles.[8] [7] Schakel re-signed with the team on December 1, 2023.[11] [12]