Washington Redskins After not being selected in the
2016 NFL draft, Wakefield signed with the
Washington Redskins as an
undrafted free agent in 2016, but was among the final training camp cuts in September 2016.
Ottawa Redblacks (first stint) in 2022 On June 12, 2017, Wakefield signed with the
Ottawa Redblacks. He played in his first professional game on August 31, 2017, against the
Montreal Alouettes where he recorded one defensive tackle. That year, he played in six regular season games where he had four defensive tackles. He had 32 defensive tackles, four sacks, and one interception in 16 games in
2019 as the Redblacks missed the post-season. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 9, 2021.
Montreal Alouettes On February 9, 2021, it was announced that Wakefield had signed with the
Montreal Alouettes. He played in 12 regular season games where he had 23 defensive tackles and four sacks.
Ottawa Redblacks (second stint) On February 14, 2023, Wakefield signed with the Redblacks. == Personal life ==