Jason Arakgi
| No. 45 BC Lions | |
| Date of birth | 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 | |
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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 2 3 "45 Jason Arakgi LB". BC Lions. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
- 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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