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Derek
Slywka
#20 Defensive Back
Derek
Slywka
#20 Defensive Back
Height 6'3
Weight 215 lbs
Birth Date (Age) 2001-02-03 (25)
Born Waterloo, NY
School Ithaca College
Status AMER
Defensive Tackles 46
Special Teams Tackles 6
Interceptions 3
Sacks 0

CFL: 2

Argos: 2

Acquired: Signed as a free agent on September 23, 2024.

2025: Played 15 games with Toronto Argonauts. Recorded 46 defensive tackles, 6 special teams tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 4 knockdowns. Made CFL debut June 6 in Montreal. His first CFL interception came in Montreal against Davis Alexander on June 6. Scored 2 touchdowns in Ottawa June 29, a 105-yard fumble recovery and a 120-yard return of a missed field goal. The fumble return was the longest in team history and 4th longest in CFL history. Named Toronto’s Most Outstanding Rookie.

2024: Signed with Indianapolis Colts as an unrestricted free agent June 6, released August 28. Colts converted him to receiver…Signed with Toronto Argonauts September 23. Spent remainder of season on practice roster.

College: Attended Ithica College (2021-23). Played 34 games at safety. Recorded 119 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions, 30 knockdowns, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 4 blocked kicks. Named AP First Team All-American. Named a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award as the Small College Defensive Player of the Year. Twice named First Team Liberty League. Named CSC First Team Academic All-American…Attended Finger Lakes Community College (2019-20). Also played basketball.

Personal: Attended Waterloo High School. Played football and basketball.

Seasons

Defence

YEAR TEAM GP DT ST SACKS INT TD FF
2025
TOR 15 46 6 0 3 1 2
Total
15 46 6 0 3 1 2

Kicking

YEAR TEAM GP FGM FGA % LG C1 M C1 A PTS
2025
TOR 15 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total
15 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

Game Log

Game Participation Count

Year Team Regular Semi-Final Final Greycup Total
2025
TOR 15 0 0 0 15

Defence

DATE WEEK OPP DT ST SACKS INT TD FF
06-06
1 MTL 3 0 0 1 0 0
06-14
2 CGY 4 0 0 0 0 0
06-20
3 SSK 5 1 0 0 0 0
06-29
4 OTT 2 0 0 0 1 0
07-04
5 HAM 1 1 0 0 0 0
07-17
7 MTL 4 0 0 0 0 1
07-26
8 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 1
08-09
10 OTT 4 0 0 0 0 0
08-16
11 EDM 8 2 0 0 0 0
08-23
12 BC 5 1 0 0 0 0
09-19
16 MTL 4 1 0 1 0 0
09-27
17 BC 0 0 0 1 0 0
10-04
18 HAM 1 0 0 0 0 0
10-11
19 SSK 1 0 0 0 0 0
10-18
20 CGY 4 0 0 0 0 0
Total
46 6 0 3 1 2

Player Transactions

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