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Jakub Szott
No. 76     Edmonton Elks
Szott with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021
Born: (1998-07-13) July 13, 1998 (age 26)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight305 lb (138 kg)
UniversityMcMaster
High schoolHumberside (Toronto, ON)
CFL draft2020, round: 4, pick: 29
Drafted byOttawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2021–2022Ottawa Redblacks
2022Montreal Alouettes*
2023Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2023Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2023Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024–presentEdmonton Elks
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career stats

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

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Szott played high school football at Humberside Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario.[1]

University career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Szott had signed with the Edmonton Elks.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jakub Szott". marauders.ca. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "RIDERS ADD NATIONAL OL JAKUB SZOTT". cfl.ca. July 5, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Jakub Szott". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian offensive lineman Jakub Szott". 3downnation.com. July 5, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  12. ^ Walchuk, Benny (July 5, 2023). "Roughriders sign National OL Jakub Szott". gx94radio.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott". sportsnet.ca. December 15, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  16. ^ "TRANSACTIONS | Elks sign Jakub Szott (OL) and D'Marcus Adams (WR)". Edmonton Elks. August 12, 2024.
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