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Key facts

Full name Shawn Michael Oakman[2]
Birth date April 7, 1992[2]
Birthplace Lansdowne, PA[3]
College team Baylor Bears[2]
Position Defensive lineman[2]
Career sacks (college) 17.5[5]

Shawn Oakman is an American professional football defensive lineman who played college football at Baylor and has competed for multiple professional teams, including CFL, XFL, and indoor football teams. He is known for his college career and a 2016 sexual assault case in which he was found not guilty. [2] [4] [6]

Context

Shawn Oakman is an American professional football defensive lineman who played for Baylor and has been on multiple professional rosters, including CFL, XFL, and indoor teams [2]. His professional teams include the Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Elks, and Montreal Alouettes [2]. In 2016, he faced sexual assault charges, but a jury acquitted him [4]. In 2025, the CFL suspended him indefinitely under its Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy [1].

Documented claims

  • Shawn Oakman played college football at Baylor, with statistics listed by ESPN and Sports Reference. [2]
  • He was arrested on sexual assault charges in 2016, but a jury later found him not guilty. [4]
  • The CFL suspended him indefinitely in 2025 for violating its Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy. [1]

Questions and answers

Why wasn't Shawn Oakman drafted?

The sources do not specify why he was not drafted.

What does Shawn Oakman do now?

He continues to play professional football, most recently with CFL teams, though he was suspended indefinitely in 2025 [1].

What is Shawn Oakman's net worth?

His net worth is not stated in the available sources.

Sources

  1. Montreal defensive tackle Shawn Oakman suspended indefinitely — cfl.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Shawn Oakman Career Stats - NCAAF - ESPN — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Shawn Oakman College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits — sports-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. After Being Acquitted of Rape, Former Baylor Player Hopes to Join NFL — nbcdfw.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Shawn Oakman Football Statistics | The Football Database — footballdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. Shawn Oakman | Booking Agent — mn2s.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People