Jayden Dalke

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Jayden Dalke
No. 38     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Born: (1996-06-08) June 8, 1996 (age 28)
Leduc, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
University Alberta
CJFL Edmonton Wildcats
High schoolLeduc (Leduc, Alberta)
CFL draft 2022, Round: 6, Pick: 54
Drafted by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As player
2022–present Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Canadian (2019)
  • Second-team All-Canadian (2021)
Career stats

Jayden Dalke (born June 8, 1996) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Alberta.

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Early life

Dalke played high school football at Leduc Composite High School in Leduc, Alberta. [1] [2] He was not recruited by any university to play football. He then spent time in work camps at Fort McMurray. In 2015, Dalke started playing for the Edmonton Wildcats of the Canadian Junior Football League, and played for them for four years. [3]

On April 24, 2024, Dalke was awarded the Leduc Achievement Award at a Leduc city council meeting. [4]

University career

Dalke joined the Alberta Golden Bears in 2019. [1] He played in nine games for the Golden Bears that year, recording 56 tackles, nine pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. [5] Dalke was named a first-team All-Canadian for the 2019 season. [3] The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] He appeared in six games during the 2021 season, totaling 37 tackles and one pass breakup, earning second-team All-Canadian honors. [5] [3]

Professional career

Dalke was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the sixth round, with the 54th overall pick, of the 2022 CFL draft. [6] [7] He officially signed with the team on May 9, 2022. [8] He dressed for all 18 games during his rookie season, recording 15 defensive tackles, 11 special teams tackles and two pass breakups. [1] Dalke started 14 games during the 2023, accumulating 41 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, one interception, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles. [1] He was placed on injured reserve twice during the season. [9] [10] He was named to Pro Football Focus' CFL Honour Roll for Week 7 as a special teams selection. [11] [12] In Week 18, Dalke was fined by the CFL for a hit on Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Kiondré Smith. [13]

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  3. 1 2 3 Mitchell, Kevin (May 16, 2023). "Jayden Dalke's winding road: From northern Alberta work camps to life as a Roughrider". thestarphoenix.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Williams, Peter (April 26, 2023). "Leduc native and CFL player Jayden Dalke honoured at city council". leducrep.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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  6. ↑ Williams, Peter (February 17, 2023). "Leduc native Jayden Dalke reflects on rookie CFL season". leducrep.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jayden Dalke becoming versatile contributor for Riders". ckom.com. August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions". Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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  11. ↑ "CFL Honour Roll, Week 7: Collaros, Leonard, Bombers O-line make the grade". cfl.ca. July 25, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders' DB Jayden Dalke named CFL's top performer for Week 7 by PFF". 3downnation.com. July 25, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Riders' safety Jayden Dalke fined for tourist hit". 3downnation.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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