Daniel Kwamou (born April 27, 2002) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 49 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Kwamou with the Toronto Argonauts in 2023 | |
| Born: | April 27, 2002 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| University | UBC Thunderbirds |
| High school | Notre Dame High |
| CFL draft | 2022, round: 5, pick: 44 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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University career
editKwamou played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2018 to 2022.[1][2] He played in 25 regular season games where he recorded 61 solo tackles, 42 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.[1]
Professional career
editKwamou was drafted in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2022 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 10, 2022.[3] However, he was released at the end of training camp and returned to UBC to complete his U Sports eligibility. He re-signed with the Argonauts at the end of the 2022 season on December 6, 2022.[4]
Following training camp in 2023, he began the season on the practice roster, but made his professional debut on July 3, 2023, against the BC Lions.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Daniel Kwamou". UBC Thunderbirds. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Daniel Kwamou". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Argos Sign Eleven From 2022 CFL Draft Class". Toronto Argonauts. May 10, 2022.
- ^ "Toronto Argonauts sign five, including son of former CFL all-star Tim Cofield". 3DownNation. December 6, 2022.
- ^ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 14, 2023.