Fernand Kashama

Fernand Kashama (born February 26, 1985) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the second round of the 2008 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos. He also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Fernand Kashama
No. 56
Born: (1985-02-24) February 24, 1985
Kinshasa, Congo
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DL/FB/LB
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight221 lb (100 kg)
CollegeWestern Michigan University
High schoolNotre Dame
CFL draft2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2009Calgary Stampeders
2010–2012Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Early years

Kashama was born on February 26, 1985, in Kinshasa, Congo[1] and grew up in Brampton, Ontario.[2] During his senior season in high school, he played both wide receiver and free safety. He recorded 30 catches for 700 receiving yards.[1]

College career

Kashama was recruited by Boise State, Marshall, Rutgers and Western Michigan, before eventually choosing the latter.[1] He enrolled at the university in January 2004. He redshirted in his true freshman season in 2004.[1] During his redshirt freshman season in 2005, he started off on the offensive scout team before being activated.[1] After playing at tight end for Western Michigan in 2005 and 2006, he converted to defensive lineman in 2007.[1] In his first season at the position he played in all 12 games and recorded his first career sack against Temple on November 24.[1] Overall in his junior and senior seasons which were spent playing on the defensive line, he had 14 tackles along with the one sack.[2]

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Kashama was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2008 CFL Draft with the 16th overall pick.[3] He returned to Western Michigan in 2008 for his senior season before signing with Calgary on May 8, 2009.[2][4] Kashama was originally listed as a linebacker when he joined Calgary but converted to fullback for the season.[5][6]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On October 8, 2010, Kashama signed as a free agent with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Personal

Kashama's older brother Alain, also plays for the Stampeders.[6] His other brother Hakeem played for three CFL teams[7] and his cousin Tim Biakabutuka played for the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Kashama also has a younger brother Bronley who will attend Eastern Michigan University starting in 2009.[2]

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References
  1. "#80 Fernand Kashama". Western Michigan University. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  2. "#34 Fernand Kashama". Calgary Stampeders. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  3. "Fernand Kashama Selected in Second Round of CFL Draft". Wmubroncos.com. May 2, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
  4. "Fernand Kashama Joins Brother Alain As He Signs With Stamps". TSN.ca. April 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
  5. "Three 2008 Draftees Signed". Calgary Stampeders. May 8, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  6. "Football Binds Kashama Brothers". Calgary Stampeders. June 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  7. Forde, Duane (April 25, 2008). "Forde: All you need to know about the CFL Draft". TSN.ca. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
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