Albert Awachie

Albert Awachie (born October 7, 1992) is a Canadian professional football fullback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football for the Toronto Varsity Blues.

Early life Awachie was born in Toronto, Ontario, on October 7, 1992. Being the youngest of five siblings instilled in him a drive and work ethic that was reaffirmed by his parents, Raphael and Florence, who had emigrated from Nigeria. While in the first grade, he moved to Fort Collins, Colorado to stay with his mother, spending the summers back in Toronto with his father. After graduation, he moved back to Toronto. He missed the entire 2015 season after he dislocated his knee, tearing the bicep tendon, LCL and ACL, and doctors told him there was a 50 percent chance he would be able to return to football. He made his professional debut in the 2017 season opener on June 22 against the Montreal Alouettes.

Awachie spent his first two years as a backup to fullback Spencer Moore on the depth chart, appearing in 12 games without registering a carry. Moore was traded to the Montreal Alouettes in December 2018, opening the door for more playing time for Awachie. He recorded his first-ever CFL statistic in week 2: a four-yard reception against the Ottawa Redblacks. In the 2022 season, he played in a career-high 17 regular season games where he had four receptions for 38 yards, eight special teams tackles, one forced fumble, and one kickoff return for nine yards.

Toronto Argonauts On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Awachie had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He played in seven games for his hometown Argonauts before being released mid-season on August 6, 2024.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint) Soon after his Toronto release, Awachie re-signed with the Roughriders on August 7, 2024, and was added to the team's depth chart for their game on the following day.