Owen Hubert

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Owen Hubert
No. 47     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Born: (2000-03-01) March 1, 2000 (age 25)
Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight263 lb (119 kg)
University McMaster
CFL draft 2024, round: 8, pick: 73
Drafted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2024 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2025–present Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career stats

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

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Early life

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

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

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] Hubert dressed in ten games for the Blue Bombers during the 2024 season and posted eight defensive tackles. [7]

Hubert signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 9, 2025. [8]

Personal life

Hubert's brother Silas also plays in the CFL. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  7. ↑ "Owen Hubert". CFL.ca . Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ "TIGER-CATS ADD TWO DEFENSIVE LINEMEN". Ticats.com. January 9, 2025. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ Davies, Mike (January 15, 2021). "Norwood District High's Silas Hubert commits to play for the Queen's Gaels". Waterloo Region Record . Retrieved August 19, 2025.
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