Jakub Szott

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Jakub Szott
No. 76     Edmonton Elks
2021, 53, Jakub Szott.jpg
Szott with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021
Born: (1998-07-13) July 13, 1998 (age 26)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight305 lb (138 kg)
University McMaster
High school Humberside (Toronto, ON)
CFL draft 2020, round: 4, pick: 29
Drafted by Ottawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2021–2022 Ottawa Redblacks
2022 Montreal Alouettes*
2023 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2023 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024–present Edmonton Elks
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career stats

Jakub Szott (born July 13, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at McMaster. He has been a member of the Ottawa Redblacks, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

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Early life

Szott played high school football at Humberside Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario. [1]

University career

Szott played U Sports football at McMaster from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 37 career games. [1]

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

Szott was selected by the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the fourth round, with the 29th overall pick, of the 2020 CFL Draft. [2] [3] He signed with the team on January 14, 2021. [4] He dressed in 14 games, starting 13, for the Redblacks in 2021. [5] In 2022, Szott spent time alternating between the practice roster and injured reserve before being released by the Redblacks on August 15, 2022. [6]

Montreal Alouettes

Szott was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes on October 18, 2022. He was released on November 14 and re-signed by the Alouettes on November 22, 2022. [7] Szott was released on May 9, 2023. [8]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Szott signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 12, 2023. He was moved between the practice roster and active roster several times during the 2023 season. [9] Overall, he dressed in three games for the Blue Bombers in 2023. [5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Szott was signed to the practice roster of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 5, 2023. [10] [11] [12] He was released on August 16, 2023. [10]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Szott signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 17, 2023. He was placed on injured reserve on October 5, moved to the practice roster on October 26, and released on November 5, 2023. [13] Overall, he dressed for seven games, starting one, for the Tiger-Cats in 2023. [5] [14] Szott re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 13, 2023. [13] He was released on June 1, 2024. [15]

Edmonton Elks

On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Szott had signed with the Edmonton Elks. [16]

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  2. ↑ "RIDERS ADD NATIONAL OL JAKUB SZOTT". cfl.ca. July 5, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ Baines, Tim (July 26, 2021). "GREAT SZOTT! Ottawa Redblacks offensive lineman pushes dad's truck to prepare for camp". ottawasun.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
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  6. ↑ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  10. 1 2 "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian offensive lineman Jakub Szott". 3downnation.com. July 5, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ Walchuk, Benny (July 5, 2023). "Roughriders sign National OL Jakub Szott". gx94radio.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  13. 1 2 "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott". sportsnet.ca. December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  16. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS | Elks sign Jakub Szott (OL) and D'Marcus Adams (WR)". Edmonton Elks. August 12, 2024.
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