EE Football Team Extends Boateng
December 26, 2020 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton)- The Edmonton Football Team announces today they have extended national defensive linemanKwaku Boatengthrough the 2021 season.
Boateng appeared in 18 and started 17 games this past season, including the East Semi-Final and Final appearances for the Green and Gold where he recorded 20 defensive tackles and eight quarterback sacks. In three seasons, the Wilfrid Laurier alum has appeared in 52 games where he has recorded 68 total tackles, 21 quarterback sacks and one forced fumble.
Boateng was named EE Football Team Rookie of the Year in 2017 and was named as EE Football Team's Top Canadian in 2018 and 2019.
Brock Sunderland, EE Football General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations stated
"Kwaku is a rare ratio breaker who has produced at a high level from the moment he stepped on the field for us in Edmonton. He's been a consistent stalwart for us and has had some NFL interest because of it. Along with his outstanding play on the field, he's become a very active figure for us in the community and loves Edmonton enough that he has made it his year-round home. We're fortunate to have Kwaku continue on for us in the green and gold. He is another player whose personal character is even better than his on the field performances"
Kwaku Boateng
Defensive lineman (national)
Born: Apr. 26, 1995 - Milton, ON
College: Wilfrid Laurier
Height: 6.02
Weight: 257
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