| No. 53 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Ciraco with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | (1996-02-13) February 13, 1996 (age 28) Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 292 lb (132 kg) |
| University | Calgary |
| High school | Assumption |
| CFL draft | 2018, round: 1, pick: 6 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2018–2021 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2023–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | (2023) |
| CFL East All-Star | (2023) |
| Career stats | |
| |
Darius Ciraco (born February 13, 1996) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Ciraco played U Sports football for the Calgary Dinos from 2014 to 2017.
Professional career
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Ciraco was drafted sixth overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2018 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 22, 2018. He started all 18 regular season games and both playoff games in his first season and was named the Tiger-Cats' Most Outstanding Rookie. Ciraco re-signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 15, 2021. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.
Ottawa Redblacks
On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Ciraco had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. He played in 16 regular season games in 2022 and became a free agent on February 14, 2023.
Toronto Argonauts
On February 14, 2023, it was announced that Ciraco had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. In 2023, he dressed in 17 regular season games, starting in 16, as the Argonauts clinched first place in the East Division after 12 games and Ciraco rested at different points thereafter. He was named a divisional all-star and CFL all-star for the first time in his career at the end of the season.
On February 3, 2024, the Argonauts announced that Ciraco had signed a contract extension with the team. He played in the first two regular season games in 2024 before suffering a season-ending injury. He was on the injured list when the Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24 in the 111th Grey Cup.
References
- "Tiger-Cats sign two offensive linemen including 2018 first-round pick Ciraco". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. May 22, 2018.
- "Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive lineman Ciraco". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- "Redblacks sign trio of offensive linemen". Ottawa Redblacks. February 8, 2022.
- "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- Toronto Argonauts (February 14, 2023). "We have signed 🇨🇦 OL Darius Ciraco. https://t.co/CRbnOpb0Yn" (Tweet). Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via Twitter.
- "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- "Stars of the show: 2023 CFL All-Stars, fan favourite unveiled". Canadian Football League. November 8, 2023.
- "CFL All-Star Darius Ciraco stays in Double Blue". CFL.ca. 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "111th Grey Cup notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
External links
- Toronto Argonauts bio
Media related to Darius Ciraco at Wikimedia Commons
