Melique Straker
Straker with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 | |
| No. 28 – Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 22, 2000 Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Saint Francis High |
| College | Arkansas State (2021–2023) Carleton College (2019–2020) |
| CFL draft | 2024: 4th round, 32nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Melique Straker (born May 22, 2000) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
Straker first played college football for the Carleton Knights from 2019 to 2020.[1] He then transferred to Arkansas State University where he played for the Red Wolves from 2021 to 2023.[1][2] He played in 33 games at Arkansas State where he had 216 tackles, including 18 tackles for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.[1][2]
Professional career
Straker was selected in the fourth round, 32nd overall, in the 2024 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders and signed with the team on May 6, 2024.[3] He made the team's opening day roster in 2024 and played in his first professional game on June 8, 2024, against the Edmonton Elks, where he had two special teams tackles.[2] He played in 10 regular season games and recorded nine special teams tackles before being placed on the six-game injured list following the Labour Day Classic.[2] He returned to play in his first post-season appearance in the team's West Final loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Melique Straker". Arkansas State Red Wolves. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Melique Straker". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ "Riders sign seven of their 2024 CFL Draft selections". Canadian Football League. May 6, 2024.