Chris Ackie

Chris Ackie (born January 26, 1992) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks from 2011 to 2014.[1] He was drafted fourth overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2015 CFL Draft.

Chris Ackie
No. 21     Toronto Argonauts
Born: (1992-01-26) January 26, 1992
Cambridge, Ontario
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight218 lb (99 kg)
CollegeWilfrid Laurier
High schoolPreston
CFL draft2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2015New York Giants*
2015–2018Montreal Alouettes
2018Ottawa Redblacks
2019Montreal Alouettes
2020–presentToronto Argonauts
Career stats

Professional career

New York Giants

Ackie tried out for the New York Giants at their rookie mini camp invite in 2015 but didn't catch on with them.[2]

Montreal Alouettes

He was originally drafted 4th overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2015 CFL Draft and signed with the team to a three-year contract on June 1, 2015.[3][4] During his first two seasons with the Alouettes, Ackie played both outside linebacker positions and special teams.[3] He was signed to one-year contract extension on January 15, 2018.[5] Ackie played in 48 games for the Alouettes over four seasons, contributing 86 defensive tackles, 22 special teams tackles, four forced fumbles, one interception and one quarterback sack.

Ottawa Redblacks

On October 10, 2018, Ackie was traded just prior to the trade deadline to the Ottawa Redblacks in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2019 CFL Draft.[6] Ackie's contract expired on November 28, 2018 and he became a free agent.[7]

Montreal Alouettes (II)

Ackie remained unsigned at the beginning of the 2019 CFL season and was reportedly waiting until injuries created a demand for his signing.[8] After losing linebackers Boseko Lokombo and Glenn Love to injury, the Alouettes re-signed Ackie on July 8, 2019 to a one-year deal.[9]

Toronto Argonauts

Upon entering free agency, Ackie signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 12, 2020.[10]

Personal life

Ackie's cousin, Jordan Ackie is pursuing a lacrosse scholarship.[11] Chris Ackie is a native of Cambridge, Ontario Canada.[12]

References
  1. Chris Ackie Golden Hawks bio
  2. "Cambridge's Chris Ackie at NFL mini-camp". The Record. The Record. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  3. "Alouettes turn to Ackie for defence". The Record. The Record. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  4. Alouettes sign first-round pick Chris Ackie
  5. Alouettes solidify national content
  6. REDBLACKS acquire Chris Ackie in trade with Als
  7. CFL transactions 2018
  8. "Als agree to terms with Canadian LB Ackie". July 7, 2019.
  9. "Canadian linebacker Chris Ackie is back in the nest". July 8, 2019.
  10. "CFLFA: Argos add local boy Chris Ackie + DL Drake Nevis". Toronto Argonauts. February 12, 2020.
  11. "Ackie prepping for lacrosse career". Cambridge Times. Cambridge Times. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  12. "CFL.CA GAME NOTES: A LOOK AT WEEK 7". CFL. CFL. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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