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.

He signed with the Triangle Torch in November 2017, followed by a stint with the Bismarck Bucks in March 2018. In 2019, he joined The Spring League, assigned to the Austin Generals in April, before signing with the West Virginia Roughriders in June. His career further evolved with a drafting to the Los Angeles Wildcats in October 2019, leading to his participation in Fan Controlled Football where he contributed to the Wild Aces’ championship victory in 2021. Oakman then brought his formidable defensive skills to the Canadian Football League, signing with the Toronto Argonauts in February 2021.

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.