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Sammy Okpro
Free Agent
Date of birth (1984-05-02) May 2, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthMontreal, Quebec
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
Canada universityConcordia
High schoolPierrefonds Comprehensive High School
CFL draft2008 / round: 4 / pick: 25
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2008Edmonton Eskimos
2010Edmonton Eskimos*
AwardsAll Canadian (2005) (2006) (2007) All Conference All-Star QUFL (Quebec University Football League) (2005) (2006) - Cocorida Defensive Rookie of the year (2004) - Member of Team Canada roster (2003, 2004) - - Cegep League Rookie of the year (2002) - Vanier Cheetahs M.V.P Defense (2002, 2003) - Cegep All-Star Team “AAA” (2002, 2003) - Midget League M.V.P. Defense (2001) - North Shore Mustangs M.V.P. Defense (2000,
RecordsRecord Holder in Interception 14 int (2002-2003) Vanier Cheetahs
Career stats
Sammy Okpro
Medal record
Men’s American football
Representing  Canada
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 Austria Team Competition

Sammy Okpro (born May 2, 1984 in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the fourth round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Concordia Stingers.

Career

2010 Edmonton Eskimos Okpro was re-signed by the Edmonton Eskimos Monday April 12, 2010 [1]

2009 Free Agent Released by the Eskimos on June 25 on final day of Training Camp

2008 Edmonton Eskimos Moved to practice roster week 6 of the season, Dressed for 6 regular season games did not play in any. Drafted 1st pick of the 4th round (25th overall) by the Edmonton Eskimos. Attended CFL Evaluation Camp.

2004-2007 Concordia Stingers Named 1st Team All-Canadian 3 out 4 years in College, All-Conference 1st Team 2005,2006,2007 Team M.V.P 2007 Concordia Rookie of the Year 2004

2003-2004 Team Canada Member of Team Canada (San Diego, Houston)

2002-2003 Vanier Cegep Vanier Cheetahs M.V.P Defense (2002, 2003) - Cegep All-Star Team “AAA” (2002, 2003) Cegep League Rookie of the year (2002) Record Holder in Interception 14 INT (2002-2003) Vanier Cheetahs

2000-2001 North Shore Mustangs Midget League M.V.P. Defense (2001) - North Shore Mustangs M.V.P. Defense (2000, 2001) All-Start Team (2000,2001)

1998-1999 North Shore Lions All-Star Team (1999)

1992-1997 Alexander Park Youth Football Played as a RB and Safety Growing up

Personal

Also through 1992-1997 Also player Hockey AAA, Soccer AA, Basketball Intramural and Baseball for a brief period

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