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DeutschOwen Hubert
| No. 93 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Born: | March 1, 2000 Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DE |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 263 lb (119 kg) |
| University | McMaster |
| CFL draft | 2024, Round: 8, Pick: 73 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career stats | |
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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.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "OWEN HUBERT". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Owen Hubert". marauders.ca. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Friesen, Paul (July 11, 2024). "'No freaking out' for first-time Blue Bombers starter Owen Hubert". winnipegsun.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Allen, Taylor (July 11, 2024). "Hubert ready to make some noise". winnipegfreepress.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.