Nicolas "Hakeem" Kashama (born February 22, 1978) is a former professional gridiron football defensive end. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football for the Connecticut Huskies.
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| Born: | February 22, 1978 Zaire |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 267 lb (121 kg) |
| College | University of Connecticut |
| CFL draft | 2004, undrafted |
| NFL draft | 2004, undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2004 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 2004–2005 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2006 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
| 2007–2008 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
Kashama was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders.
His brothers Alain, Fernand, and Kalonji, as well as his cousin, Tim Biakabutuka all played professional football.[1]
Professional career
editCleveland Browns
editKashama went undrafted in the 2004 NFL draft and signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 19, 2004. He was released on June 2 before being re-signed on July 6. On July 21, he was released for the second and final time.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editKashama signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 9, 2004. He played in two games with Hamilton in 2004, with his debut coming on August 19 against the Ottawa Renegades.[2] He suffered a leg injury on Labour Day that forced him to miss the rest of the season.[3] During his two years in Hamilton, Kashama played in ten games and recorded four tackles which were the only ones of his career.[2][4]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
editKashama signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. During the Blue Bombers 2006 training camp, he was noted for his hard hits on offensive players.[5][6] He was released by Winnipeg on June 10, 2006.[7]
Calgary Stampeders
editHe originally signed with the Calgary Stampeders during the 2007 offseason before being released after training camp.[8] On June 1, 2008, Kashama re-signed with Calgary[9] and was a final cut on June 22, 2008.[10]
Personal
editKashama is the brother of current Stampeders players Alain and Fernand Kashama.[11] His cousin is also ex-National Football League running back Tim Biakabutuka.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Kalonji Kashama next in line for football family".
- ^ a b c "#95 Hakeem Kashama". Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ Lefko, Perry (June 3, 2005). "Team goes with youth movement". The Toronto Sun. Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "CFL.ca". Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on October 13, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ Penton, Kirk (May 31, 2006). "Blue Bombers Notes". Winnipeg Sun. Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Penton, Kirk (May 30, 2006). "Blue Bomber Notes". Winnipeg Sun. Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Ralph, Dan (June 10, 2006). "Bombers cut Onterrio Smith". Slam! Sports.
- ^ "Le couperet tombe à Calgary; Lapointe libéré" (in French). LCF.ca. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ "Browner off, Kashama on". Calgary Stampeders. June 1, 2008. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ Cameron, Allen (June 22, 2008). "Stamps cuts claim veterans". Calgary Herald. Archived from the original on May 9, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ Forde, Duane (April 25, 2008). "Forde: All you need to know about the CFL Draft". TSN.ca. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ^ "Montreal's Alain Kashama Among the Canadians Battling For Roster Spots As Training Camp Begins". Slam! Sports. July 22, 2004. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
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