New York Giants Ackie tried out for the
New York Giants at their rookie mini camp invite in
2015 but didn't catch on with them.
Montreal Alouettes He was originally drafted 4th overall by the
Montreal Alouettes in the
2015 CFL draft and signed with the team to a three-year contract on June 1, 2015. During his first two seasons with the Alouettes, Ackie played both outside linebacker positions and special teams. Ackie played in 48 games for the Alouettes over four seasons, contributing 86 defensive tackles, 22 special teams tackles, four forced fumbles, one interception and one quarterback sack.
Ottawa Redblacks On October 10, 2018, Ackie was traded just prior to the trade deadline to the
Ottawa Redblacks in exchange for a second-round pick in the
2019 CFL draft. Ackie's contract expired on November 28, 2018 and he became a
free agent.
Montreal Alouettes (II) Ackie remained unsigned at the beginning of the
2019 CFL season and was reportedly waiting until injuries created a demand for his signing. However, the
2020 CFL season was cancelled and his contract expired on February 8, 2021.
Montreal Alouettes (III) On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Ackie had signed with the
Montreal Alouettes, his third tenure with the club. In his first season back in Montreal Ackie played in all 14 regular season games contributing with 48 defensive tackles, and two interceptions. He missed five games early in the
2022 season with an injured ankle, he was activated off the injured reserve list on August 1, 2022. In April 2023, Ackie announced his retirement on social media from professional football. ==Personal life==