Nicky Farinaccio

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Nicky Farinaccio
No. 41 – Calgary Stampeders
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-08) June 8, 1999 (age 26)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
University: Montreal
CFL draft: 2025: 4th round, 32nd pick
Career history
Roster status:6-game injured list
CFL status:National
Career highlights and awards
Stats at CFL.ca

Nicky Farinaccio (born June 8, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Montreal.

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Early life

Nicky Farinaccio was born on June 8, 1999. [1] He played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins of the Université de Montréal. [2] [3] He recorded 33.5 tackles, three forced fumbles, and a U Sports-leading 10.5 sacks in 2022. [4] He won the Presidents' Trophy, given to the best U Sports defensive player who is not a defensive lineman. [4] Farinaccio was also named a first-team All-Canadian, an RSEQ All-Star, and the RSEQ Defensive Player of the Year. [4] In 2023, he helped the Carabins win the 58th Vanier Cup and earned the Bruce Coulter Award as the defensive player of the game. [4] He also garnered second-team All-Canadian and RSEQ All-Star honors for the 2023 season. [4]

Farinaccio played flag football in the FlagPlus Football League as well. [5]

Professional career

Farinaccio was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round, with the 32nd overall pick, of the 2025 CFL draft. [6] He officially signed with the team on May 5, 2025. [7] He was moved to the practice roster on June 1, promoted to the active roster on June 20, and placed on the six-game injured list on July 17, 2025. [7]

References

  1. "Nicky FARINACCIO". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  2. "Le retour graduel de Nicky Farinaccio". Le Soleil . October 11, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  3. Duchesneau, Frédérick (May 9, 2021). "Je suis plus reconnaissant de jour en jour". La Presse . Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Nicky Farinaccio". Université de Montréal . Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  5. "NICKY FARINACCIO". FlagPlus Football League. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  6. "A team-by-team look at the 2025 CFL Draft". CFL.ca. April 29, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Calgary Stampeders Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.