Kwaku Boateng (born April 26, 1995) is a Canadian football defensive end for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He played U Sports football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.
| No. 93 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
 Boateng with the Edmonton Elks in 2021 | |
| Born: | April 26, 1995 Ghana |
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| Career information | |
| Status | 1-Game Injured |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
| University | Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks |
| High school | Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School |
| CFL draft | 2017, Round: 5, Pick: 41 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017–2021 | Edmonton Eskimos / Elks |
| 2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2023–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career stats | |
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Early years edit
Boateng played four years for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and is program's all-time sack leader. He was named a 2016 CIS Men's Football Second Team All-Canadian and is a two-time Academic All-Canadian.[2]
Professional career edit
Edmonton Eskimos / Elks edit
Boateng was selected in the fifth round (41st overall) in the 2017 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos. He was signed by the Eskimos on May 23, 2017.[3] He registered 21 defensive tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble in 18 regular season games during the 2017 season. In the 2017 CFL West Semi-Final, he recorded three tackles against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He also appeared in the West Final against the Calgary Stampeders.[4] He was nominated as the team's Rookie of the Year candidate for the 2017 CFL Awards.[5] Boateng continued his strong play in 2018 with 26 defensive tackles and nine quarterback sacks. On February 1, 2019, Boateng and the Eskimos agreed to a two-year contract extension.[6]
In 2019, he was the Edmonton Eskimos' Most Outstanding Defensive Player.[7] He re-signed with Edmonton on a contract extension through 2021 on December 26, 2020.[8] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[9]
Ottawa Redblacks edit
On February 8, 2022, Boateng signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Redblacks.[10] However, he suffered an injury and did not play in any games for the team. In the following offseason, he became a free agent on February 14, 2023.[11]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats edit
On February 15, 2023, it was announced that Boateng had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[12]
References edit
- ^ Scott, Morley (April 26, 2018). "Edmonton Eskimos' rookie defensive end Kwaku Boateng is 'super excited'". 630CHED. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ LeBlanc, Steve (2017-07-17). "Boateng pleased with initial progress in CFL". InsideHalton.com. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ "A team by team look at the 2017 CFL Draft - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2017-05-07. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ "Kwaku Boateng - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ "CFL announces 2017 team award winners - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2017-11-01. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ "Eskimos Extend Boateng". Edmonton Eskimos. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
- ^ "CFL announces 2019 team award winners". October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Edmonton signs Boateng to contract extension". CFL.ca. December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks ink D-Linemen Boateng & Mauldin and defensive back Ty Cranston". Ottawa Redblacks. February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "National pass rusher Boateng sign with Tiger-Cats". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 15, 2023.