Kwadwo Boahen Explained

Kwadwo Boahen (born December 18, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive linemen for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at York and Alberta.

Early life

Boahen attended Bishop McNally High School in Calgary.^[1]

University and professional career

Boahen first played U Sports football for the York Lions from 2018 to 2021.^[1] He played in seven games his freshman year in 2018, recording nine tackles and 0.5 sacks while earning OUA All-Rookie honors. He started all eight games during the 2019 season, totaling 24.5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.^[1] The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boahen started all six of the team's games in 2021, accumulating 22.5 tackles and two sacks.^[1]

He transferred to play for the Alberta Golden Bears in 2022, recording 21 tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup.^{[2] [3]}

Boahen was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the third round, with the 22nd overall pick, of the 2023 CFL draft.^[4] He officially signed with the team on May 5, 2023.^[5] He was moved to the practice roster on June 3.^[6] Boehen was later released from the practice roster, and then returned to Alberta for another season of U Sports football.^{[7] [6]} He accumulated 12 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick in five games for the Golden Bears in 2023.^[3]

After the end of the 2023 U Sports football season, Boahen signed with the Stampeders again on November 20, 2023.^{[6] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kwadwo Boahen . yorklions.ca . 16 August 2024.
2. Web site: Golden Bears D-lineman's path to CFL national combine far from linear . edmontonsun.com . March 24, 2023 . 16 August 2024 . Moddejonge, Gerry.
3. Web site: Kwadwo Boahen . bearsandpandas.ca . 17 August 2024.
4. Web site: Stamps draftee Kwadwo Boahen arrives in hometown camp after roller-coaster year . calgarysun.com . May 10, 2023 . 16 August 2024 . Saelhof, Todd.
5. Web site: Stampeders ink eight Canadian rookies, including third-round pick Kwadwo Boahen . 3downnation.com . May 5, 2023 . 16 August 2024.
6. Web site: Calgary Stampeders Transactions . Footballdb.com . 16 August 2024.
7. Web site: Stampeders release 2023 CFL Draft pick DL Kwadwo Boahen to return to school . 3downnation.com . June 10, 2023 . 16 August 2024.
8. Web site: Calgary's Kwadwo Boahen in mix for defensive line spot on Stampeders . calgaryherald.com . May 30, 2024 . 16 August 2024 . Saelhof, Todd.