Jakub Szott
No. 66 Edmonton Elks | |
![]() Szott with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021 | |
Born: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | July 13, 1998
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Career information | |
Status | Practice roster |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 299 lb (136 kg) |
University | McMaster |
High school | Humberside (Toronto, ON) |
CFL draft | 2020, Round: 4, Pick: 29 |
Drafted by | Ottawa Redblacks |
Career history | |
As player | |
2021–2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
2022 | Montreal Alouettes* |
2023 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2023 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
2023 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2024–present | Edmonton Elks |
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
Career stats | |
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Jakub Szott (born July 13, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks 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 Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Early life
[edit]Szott played high school football at Humberside Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario.[1]
University career
[edit]Szott played U Sports football at McMaster from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 37 career games.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Ottawa Redblacks
[edit]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 played 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
[edit]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
[edit]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 played in three games for the Blue Bombers in 2023.[5]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]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
[edit]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 played in 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
[edit]On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Szott had signed with the Edmonton Elks.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jakub Szott". marauders.ca. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "RIDERS ADD NATIONAL OL JAKUB SZOTT". cfl.ca. July 5, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Baines, Tim (July 26, 2021). "GREAT SZOTT! Ottawa Redblacks offensive lineman pushes dad's truck to prepare for camp". ottawasun.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Jakub Szott". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian offensive lineman Jakub Szott". 3downnation.com. July 5, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Walchuk, Benny (July 5, 2023). "Roughriders sign National OL Jakub Szott". gx94radio.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott". sportsnet.ca. December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "TRANSACTIONS | Elks sign Jakub Szott (OL) and D'Marcus Adams (WR)". Edmonton Elks. August 12, 2024.
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[edit]- Living people
- 1998 births
- Ottawa Redblacks players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Edmonton Elks players
- McMaster Marauders football players
- Canadian football offensive linemen
- Players of Canadian football from Ontario
- Canadian football people from Toronto