Sankey Named a Top Perfomer for Week 15
Published on November 16, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
Calgary Stampeders middle linebacker Darnell Sankey has been voted one of the Canadian Football League's top performers for Week 15.
The first-year player from Sacramento State matched a season high with 12 tackles on Friday as he helped the Stamps lock up a playoff spot with a 33-23 road victory over the BC Lions. One of the tackles was for a loss and Sankey also had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Sankey has started all 13 games at middle linebacker for Calgary this season and he leads the CFL with 89 tackles. Prior to last week's contest, he had a 12-tackle effort in Week 7 at Hamilton and he has recorded at least seven tackles in eight games this season. Sankey's 2021 totals also include two tackles for loss, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one special-teams tackle and four knockdowns.
Sankey is the fifth Calgary player this season to be honoured as a CFL top performer. Defensive lineman Stefen Banks and receiver Kamar Jorden were recognized in Week 6, running back Ka'Deem Carey was acknowledged in Week 10 and kicker Rene Paredes was a top performer in Week 11.
Stampeders top performers in 2021
Week 6 - Stefen Banks, Kamar Jorden
Week 10 - Ka'Deem Carey
Week 11 - Rene Paredes
Week 15 - Darnell Sankey
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