The Toronto Argonauts re-signed defensive back Akili Arnold to the practice squad on Sunday.
Akili Arnold is six foot and weighs 200 pounds. The 25-year-old from Mission Viejo, California, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 20, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles in one preseason game. The Argonauts released him on May 31, 2026.
Collegiately, Arnold spent five seasons at Oregon State (2019-23) with 150 tackles (74 solos, 76 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, three interceptions for 13 yards, 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 50 games for the Beavers.
In 2023, he had a career-high 60 tackles (24 solos, 36 assists), two tackles for loss, half a sack, two interceptions for 13 yards, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 11 games.
Then, he transferred to USC in 2024, tying his career-high with 60 tackles (36 solos, 24 assists), half a tackle for loss, half a sack, one interception for 26 yards, and two pass breakups in 12 games for the Trojans.
