Shawn Oakman

Shawn Oakman is a professional defensive lineman who has played in various football leagues including the CFL, XFL, and Fan Controlled Football, achieving notable recognition and a Grey Cup championship. After achieving a breakout 2014 season at Baylor University where he recorded an impressive 25.5 tackles for loss and 11.0 sacks, Shawn Oakman earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press and was named a consensus All-Big 12 and First-team All-Big 12 selection. In 2015, he added 4.5 sacks, concluding his collegiate career as a Second-team All-Big 12 honoree. Transitioning to professional football, Oakman began his journey across various leagues.

His impact was immediate, earning him CFL All-Star and CFL East All-Star honors in 2021. He continued this high level of play, being named a CFL East All-Star again in 2022, a year that culminated in a significant career milestone: winning the prestigious Grey Cup championship with the Toronto Argonauts. Throughout his distinguished CFL tenure, Oakman has accumulated an impressive 122 total tackles, 21 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. Demonstrating his ongoing commitment and demand in professional football, Oakman signed with the Edmonton Elks in July 2024.

He is set to continue his impactful career in the CFL, having signed with the Montreal Alouettes in February 2025, where he will bring his championship-winning experience and proven defensive prowess to the team.