David Hewson (Canadian football)

David Hewson (born January 9, 1982) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

David Hewson
Date of birth (1982-01-09) January 9, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birthWinnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)CB
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight222 lb (101 kg)
Canada universityUniversity of Manitoba
CFL draft2005 / round: 5 / pick: 36
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
20052006Toronto Argonauts
2007Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career stats

Early years

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Hewson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and played football at Kelvin High School. He went on to the University of Manitoba and was one of the Manitoba Bisons top defenders, playing as starter cornerback from 2001 to 2005. He was named the CIS football Defensive Player of the Week twice in 2001 and played in the 2003 East West Bowl. He graduated with a degree in Human Geography with a minor in Business Management.[1][2]

Professional career

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Hewson was drafted in the fifth round of the 2005 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders but was released during training camp that year. On November 1, 2005, Hewson was signed by the Toronto Argonauts to the practice roster.[3] He played in 14 regular season games for the Argos in the 2006 CFL season with 11 special team tackles and appeared in both playoff games, collecting two special teams tackles.[2][4]

In the 2007 CFL season, the Argos released Hewson during training camp and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed him to their practice roster on September 12.[5] He dressed for four games in September and October.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bisons Mennie, Smith and Hewson selected in Draft". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2005-04-28. Archived from the original on 2007-10-23. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
  2. ^ a b "David Hewson #39". cfl.ca. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
  3. ^ "Argos ink Canadian on Defence". Toronto Argonauts Football Club. 2005-11-02. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2008-01-01.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Bombers add Hewson to practice roster". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 2005-09-12. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
  5. ^ "Bombers sign LB Hewson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 2005-09-12. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
  6. ^ "David Hewson". 2007 statistics. CFL.ca. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2009-03-03.