Kojo Aidoo
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 27, 1978 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Ignatius of Loyola C.S.S. |
| University | McMaster |
| CFL draft | 2003: 2nd round, 10th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2003 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2003 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2004–2006 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Kojo Aidoo (born November 27, 1978) is a Ghanaian former professional Canadian football player. A fullback and special teams specialist, he played for the Edmonton Eskimos, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2003 to 2007.
Originally from Ghana, Aidoo played college football for the McMaster Marauders from 1998 to 2002. Aidoo was most successful during the 2000 season, when he broke conference records for rushing yards and touchdowns. His performance earned him the Hec Crighton Trophy as the most outstanding university football player in Canada, and he was honored with numerous other accolades. After breaking his right leg while filming Brian's Song, Aidoo missed most of his final two seasons with the Marauders.
The Edmonton Eskimos selected Aidoo in the second round of the 2003 CFL draft. He went on to play for four CFL teams, spending the most time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. With the Tiger-Cats, Aidoo primarily played on special teams. He also occasionally started at fullback and served as a back-up for other players in the backfield. He retired from the CFL after playing in 60 regular season games and recording 20 special team tackles.