No. 45 BC Lions | |
Date of birth | May 12, 1985 |
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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 |
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CFL West All-Star | 2009 |
Career stats | |
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2011 – Grey Cup champion
Jason Arakgi (born May 12, 1985) is a Canadian football Linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2008 CFL Draft by the BC Lions. He played college football at McMaster.
Arakgi was born in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up in Oakville, Ontario. He is the son of CFL receiver Nick Arakgi.
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.