Owen Hubert (born March 1, 2000) is a Canadian-American professional football defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at McMaster.

Owen Hubert
No. 93     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Born: (2000-03-01) March 1, 2000 (age 24)
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight263 lb (119 kg)
UniversityMcMaster
CFL draft2024, round: 8, pick: 73
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2024–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career stats

Early life

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Hubert was born in Champaign, Illinois. He and his family moved to Ontario when he was six years old, after his father received a job offer from the Canadian government.[1] He started playing football when he was 15 after previously having placed soccer.[1]

University career

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Hubert played U Sports football at McMaster from 2019 to 2023.[2] The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] He recorded five sacks during his final season in 2023.[1]

Professional career

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Hubert was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the eight round, with the second-to-last pick (73th overall), of the 2024 CFL draft.[4][5] He officially signed with the team on May 6. He was moved to the practice roster on June 2, and promoted to the active roster on June 17.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Abbott, JC (March 17, 2024). "2024 CFL Draft profiles: McMaster DE Owen Hubert offers Champaign taste on a Canadian budget". 3downnation.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "OWEN HUBERT". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Owen Hubert". marauders.ca. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Friesen, Paul (July 11, 2024). "'No freaking out' for first-time Blue Bombers starter Owen Hubert". winnipegsun.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Allen, Taylor (July 11, 2024). "Hubert ready to make some noise". winnipegfreepress.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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