Jakub Szott (born July 13, 1998) is a Canadian professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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at McMaster. He has been a member of the

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, and

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Early life

Szott played

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at Humberside Collegiate Institute in

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University career

Szott played

at McMaster from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 37 career games.

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

Szott was selected by the

of the

(CFL) in the fourth round, with the 29th overall pick, of the 2020 CFL Draft. He signed with the team on January 14, 2021. He dressed in 14 games, starting 13, for the Redblacks in 2021. In 2022, Szott spent time alternating between the

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and

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before being released by the Redblacks on August 15, 2022.

Montreal Alouettes

Szott was signed to the practice roster of the

on October 18, 2022. He was released on November 14 and re-signed by the Alouettes on November 22, 2022. Szott was released on May 9, 2023.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Szott signed with the

on May 12, 2023. He was moved between the practice roster and active roster several times during the 2023 season. Overall, he dressed in three games for the Blue Bombers in 2023.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Szott was signed to the practice roster of the

on July 5, 2023. He was released on August 16, 2023.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (first stint)

Szott signed with the

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. Overall, he dressed for seven games, starting one, for the Tiger-Cats in 2023. Szott re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 13, 2023. He was released on June 1, 2024.

Edmonton Elks

On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Szott had signed with the

. He dressed in seven games in

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. He became a

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upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)

On February 11, 2025, Szott signed a one-year contract with the

References

External links

Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Szott, Jakub 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