Owen Hubert
Hubert with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2025 | |
| No. 47 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 1, 2000 Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 263 lb (119 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | McMaster |
| CFL draft | 2024: 8th round, 73rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2024 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2025–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
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.
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Owen Hubert". CFL.ca. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ^ "TIGER-CATS ADD TWO DEFENSIVE LINEMEN". Ticats.com. January 9, 2025. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ^ 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.