[1] 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.

[3] He played in his first professional game on August 31, 2017, against the Montreal Alouettes where he recorded one defensive tackle.

[4] He also played in his first career post-season games, in the East Final and the 106th Grey Cup.

[4] However, he did not record any statistics in the championship game as the Redblacks lost to the Calgary Stampeders.

[4] Wakefield re-signed with the Redblacks on January 20, 2020, but did not play that year due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.