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Jakub Szott
Canadian football player (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jakub Szott (born July 13, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 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 Edmonton Elks.
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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
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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 (first stint)
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] He dressed in seven games in 2024. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.[17][18]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)
On February 11, 2025, Szott signed a one-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[19]
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