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.