| No. 93 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Born: | (2000-03-01) March 1, 2000 (age 24) 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
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. He started playing football when he was 15 after previously having placed soccer.
University career
Hubert played U Sports football at McMaster from 2019 to 2023. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He recorded five sacks during his final season in 2023.
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. 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.
References
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- 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.