| No. 49 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Kwamou with the Toronto Argonauts in 2023 | |
| Born: | (2002-04-27) April 27, 2002 (age 22) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| University | UBC Thunderbirds |
| High school | Notre Dame High |
| CFL draft | 2022, round: 5, pick: 44 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Daniel Kwamou (born April 27, 2002) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Kwamou played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2018 to 2022. He played in 25 regular season games where he recorded 61 solo tackles, 42 assisted tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.
Professional career
Kwamou was drafted in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2022 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 10, 2022. However, he was released at the end of training camp and returned to UBC to complete his U Sports eligibility. He re-signed with the Argonauts at the end of the 2022 season on December 6, 2022.
Following training camp in 2023, Kwamou began the season on the practice roster, but made his professional debut on July 3, 2023, against the BC Lions. For the season, he played in nine regular season games where he recorded eight special teams tackles. In the 2024 season, Kwamou was on the injured list for the entire season, but when he became healthy, he was a scratch for the Argonauts' victory in the 111th Grey Cup championship over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
References
- ^ "Daniel Kwamou". UBC Thunderbirds. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- "Daniel Kwamou". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- "Argos Sign Eleven From 2022 CFL Draft Class". Toronto Argonauts. May 10, 2022.
- "Toronto Argonauts sign five, including son of former CFL all-star Tim Cofield". 3DownNation. December 6, 2022.
- "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- "CFL Injury Reports, 111th Grey Cup: Final reports in". Canadian Football League. November 13, 2024.