Nicky Farinaccio (born June 8, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker. He previously played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Montreal.
Early life
Nicky Farinaccio was born on June 8, 1999.[1] He played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins of the Université de Montréal.[2][3] He recorded 33.5 tackles, three forced fumbles, and a U Sports-leading 10.5 sacks in 2022.[4] He won the Presidents’ Trophy, given to the best U Sports defensive player who is not a defensive lineman.[4] Farinaccio was also named a first-team All-Canadian, an RSEQ All-Star, and the RSEQ Defensive Player of the Year.[4] In 2023, he helped the Carabins win the 58th Vanier Cup and earned the Bruce Coulter Award as the defensive player of the game.[4] He also garnered second-team All-Canadian and RSEQ All-Star honors for the 2023 season.[4]
Farinaccio played flag football in the FlagPlus Football League as well.[5]
Professional career
Farinaccio was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the fourth round, with the 32nd overall pick, of the 2025 CFL draft.[6] He officially signed with the team on May 5, 2025.[7] He was moved to the practice roster on June 1, promoted to the active roster on June 20, and placed on the six-game injured list on July 17, 2025.[7]
References
- ^ “Nicky FARINACCIO”. CFL.ca. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ “Le retour graduel de Nicky Farinaccio”. Le Soleil. October 11, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Duchesneau, Frédérick (May 9, 2021). “Je suis plus reconnaissant de jour en jour”. La Presse. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e “Nicky Farinaccio”. Université de Montréal. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ “NICKY FARINACCIO”. FlagPlus Football League. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ “A team-by-team look at the 2025 CFL Draft”. CFL.ca. April 29, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ a b “Calgary Stampeders Transactions – 2025”. FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 18, 2025.