Samuel Okanlawon
| Born: | March 13 2002 Lagos, Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker / Defensive line |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | University of British Columbia, York University |
| High school | St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School (Milton, Ontario) |
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Samuel Okanlawon is a Canadian gridiron football player and developing coach. He has played as a front-seven defender (linebacker and defensive line) across U SPORTS and the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL). He immigrated to Canada in 2013, lived in Mississauga and Brampton, and moved to Milton in 2017, where he began playing football after a close friend invited him to attend a practice.
Early life
Okanlawon immigrated to Canada in 2013 with his family. He lived in Mississauga and Brampton before relocating to Milton in 2017. After moving to Milton, a close friend invited him to a football practice, which led him to begin playing organized football.
High school and club career
Okanlawon attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School in Milton, Ontario. He also played Ontario club football for the Burlington Stampeders (OSFL), where he served as a team captain.
University and junior career
University of British Columbia
Okanlawon played for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds and was listed as a linebacker on the program roster.
Canadian Junior Football League
Okanlawon played in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), spending the 2023 season with the Okanagan Sun and later joining the Langley Rams. In Langley, he appeared in games and recorded tackles.
York University
Okanlawon later joined the York Lions (U SPORTS) and dressed in three games during his first season with the program in 2025.
Coaching and football operations
Alongside his playing career, Okanlawon has been involved in coaching and player development. He has also been listed as a participant in the CFL's Diversity in Football Program (video/football operations focus) with an affiliation noted with the Toronto Argonauts.
Playing career
| Years | Team | League/Level | Position(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2020 | St. Francis Xavier C.S.S. (Milton) | High school | DL / LB | Began playing after moving to Milton in 2017. |
| 2018–2020) | Burlington Stampeders | OSFL (club) | Linebacker | Team captain. |
| 2021-2022 | UBC Thunderbirds | U SPORTS | Linebacker | University roster listing. |
| 2023 | Okanagan Sun | CJFL | Linebacker | CJFL season prior to joining Langley. |
| 2024 | Langley Rams | CJFL | Linebacker/Defensive line | Appeared in games; recorded tackles. |
| 2025 | York Lions | U SPORTS | Defensive line | Dressed in three games in first season with the program. |
Coaching and football operations career
| Years | Organization | Role | Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | St. Francis Xavier (Milton) | Player/Coach | Player development | Listed/used in personal and program biography summaries. |
| 2022 | Burlington Stampeders | Player/Coach | Player development | Listed/used in personal and program biography summaries. |
| 2024 | Toronto Argonauts / CFL program | Diversity in Football Program participant | Video / football operations | Program cohort listing. |
References
- ↑ "Samuel Okanlawon". York Lions (York University Athletics). Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "Samuel Okanlawon (Football Roster)". UBC Thunderbirds. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "Samuel Okanlawon (Player Profile)". Canadian Junior Football League. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "Samuel Okanlawon". Langley Rams. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "Allen Blanc making the most of diversity in football program". CFL.ca. 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "2023 Oakville Titans Sr Varsity squad is ready for action". Oakville News.
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