Amir Siddiq
No. 93 BC Lions | |
Siddiq with the BC Lions in 2023 | |
Born: | (1997-12-31) December 31, 1997 (age 26) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
College | Central Michigan UNC–Charlotte |
High school | Fordson High |
Career history | |
As player | |
2023–present | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
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Amir Siddiq (born December 31, 1997) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
After using a redshirt season in 2017, Siddiq played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas from 2018 to 2021.[1][2] He played in 39 games where he had 60 total tackles, eight sacks, and one forced fumble.[2] He then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in January 2022 where he played for the 49ers later in the fall.[3] In 12 games with the 49ers, he had 47 total tackles and 5.5 sacks.[2]
Professional career
On May 8, 2023, it was announced that Siddiq had signed with the BC Lions.[4] After making the active roster following training camp, he made his professional debut on June 8, 2023, against the Calgary Stampeders. He played in all 18 regular season games in 2023 where he had 13 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, and one sack.[2]
References
- ^ "Amir Siddiq". Central Michigan Chippewas. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Amir Siddiq". BC Lions. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Charlotte football's defensive anchor Amir Siddiq is prepared to leave it all on the field". Niner Times. November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Lions sig WR Jaquarii Roberson, DL Amir Siddiq". BC Lions. May 8, 2023.
External links
- Central Michigan Chippewas bio
- Charlotte 49ers bio
- BC Lions bio
- Amir Siddiq on Twitter
- Media related to Amir Siddiq at Wikimedia Commons
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