Kwadwo Boahen
Kwadwo Boahen is a Canadian professional football defensive linemen. He played U Sports football at York and Alberta. He has been a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
Early life
Boahen attended Bishop McNally High School in Calgary.University career
Boahen first played U Sports football for the York Lions from 2018 to 2021. He played in seven games his freshman year in 2018, recording nine tackles and 0.5 sacks while earning OUA All-Rookie honors. He started all eight games during the 2019 season, totaling 24.5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble. The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boahen started all six of the team's games in 2021, accumulating 22.5 tackles and two sacks.He transferred to play for the Alberta Golden Bears in 2022, recording 21 tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup.
Boahen was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in the third round, with the 22nd overall pick, of the 2023 CFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 5, 2023. He was moved to the practice roster on June 3. Boehen was later released from the practice roster, and then returned to Alberta for another season of U Sports football. He accumulated 12 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick in five games for the Golden Bears in 2023.