Nakas Onyeka


Nakas Onyeka is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He played for the Toronto Argonauts for three seasons and was a member of the 105th Grey Cup championship team. He played U Sports football with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Onyeka was originally drafted 36th overall in the 2017 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 24, 2017. He made his professional debut on June 25, 2017 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Over three seasons, he played in 36 regular season games, recording 14 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, two quarterback sacks, and one forced fumble. On May 4, 2020, Onyeka was released by the Argonauts.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On May 19, 2020, it was officially announced that Onyeka had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Personal life

Oneyka is the cousin of defensive end Kene Onyeka and defensive back Godfrey Onyeka, both of whom also play in the Canadian Football League. He is of Nigerian descent.