Chris Hubbard
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{distinguish|Chris Hubbard (soccer)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Chris Hubbard
| image = Chris Hubbard.JPG
| caption = Hubbard with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2015
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|4|23}}
| birth_place = Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 295
| high_school = Carver (Columbus, Georgia)
| college = UAB (2009–2012)
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams =
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2024}})
| highlights =
| status =
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 102
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 61
| pfr = H/HubbCh00
}}
Christopher Hubbard (born April 23, 1991) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at UAB.
Early life
Hubbard played high school football at George Washington Carver High School in Columbus, Georgia. He started at left tackle his junior and senior years as the team went 26–3 and won the 2007 Georgia High School Association Class AAA state championship. He was named to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer All-City team, the Associated Press Class AAA first-team All-State team, and recorded 77 pancake blocks his senior year.{{cite web | url=http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hubbard_chris00.html | title=74 – Chris Hubbard | publisher=uabsports.com | access-date=September 22, 2014 | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051326/http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hubbard_chris00.html | url-status=dead }}
College career
Hubbard played for the UAB Blazers of the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2009 to 2012. He was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2009. He was an All-Conference USA selection as a senior year in 2012.{{cite web | url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/04/uab_offensive_lineman_chris_hu_1.html | title=UAB offensive lineman Chris Hubbard inks with Pittsburgh Steelers | publisher=al.com | date=April 27, 2013 | access-date=September 22, 2014 | author=Champlin, Drew}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3 1/2
| weight = 286
| dash = 4.95
| ten split = 1.68
| twenty split = 2.74
| shuttle = 4.69
| cone drill = 7.52
| vertical = 28.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 0
| bench = 21
| arm span = 30 3/4
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from Alabama Pro Day{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90398&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT |title=Chris Hubbard |publisher=nfldraftscout.com |access-date=October 6, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006174351/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90398&draftyear=2013&genpos=OT |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}{{Cite web |url=https://ras.football/2019/12/25/chris-hubbard-ras/ |title=Chris Hubbard RAS |website=ras.football |date=December 25, 2019 |access-date=October 19, 2021}}
}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On April 27, 2013, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Hubbard as an undrafted free agent after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft. He was released by the Steelers on August 31, 2013. He was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on September 3, 2013. Hubbard was signed to a future contract on December 31, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.kffl.com/player/28493/nfl/news |title=Chris Hubbard |publisher=kffl.com |access-date=September 22, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204185659/http://www.kffl.com/player/28493/nfl/news |archive-date=December 4, 2014 }} He made his NFL debut on September 21, 2014, against the Carolina Panthers.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbCh00/gamelog// | title=Chris Hubbard | publisher=Sports Reference LLC | work=pro-football-reference.com | access-date=September 22, 2014}} Hubbard was cut by the Steelers on August 19, 2016.
On October 9, 2016, he received his first career start against the New York Jets after right tackle Marcus Gilbert was unable to play due to injury. He played 76 offensive snaps as the Steelers won 31–13. He received a lot of praise for his performance from coaches Mike Tomlin, Todd Haley, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He received his second start on October 23, against the New England Patriots.{{cite web|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/10/uabs_chris_hubbard_follows_fir.html|title=UAB's Chris Hubbard follows first child with first NFL start for Pittsburgh Steelers|access-date=October 23, 2016|author=Mark Ibinett|date=October 16, 2016 }}
Hubbard began the {{NFL Year|2017}} season as the backup right tackle behind Marcus Gilbert. On September 24, 2017, Hubbard received his first start of the season in place of right tackle Marcus Gilbert, who was out with an injured hamstring. He went on to start the five of the next six games at right tackle.{{cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/10/08/Steelers-starting-tackle-Marcus-Gilbert-to-miss-third-consecutive-game-against-the-Jaguars-hamstring-James-Harrison-Eli-Rogers/stories/201710080155| title=Steelers starting tackle Marcus Gilbert to miss third consecutive game against the Jaguars| access-date=October 9, 2017| website=Postgazette.com| author=Ray Fittipaldo| date=October 8, 2017}}
=Cleveland Browns=
File:Chris Hubbard (49093806726).jpg
On March 15, 2018, the Cleveland Browns signed Hubbard to a five-year, $37.50 million contract that includes $15.15 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $4 million.{{cite web|title=Browns agree to term with ex-Steelers lineman Chris Hubbard|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/13/browns-agree-to-term-with-ex-steelers-lineman-chris-hubbard/|author=Smith, Michael David|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=March 13, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-former-Steelers-tackle-Chris-Hubbard/c45dd941-2575-4ba8-b2c8-9c453ba28758|title=Browns sign former Steelers tackle Chris Hubbard|first=Patrick|last=Maks|date=March 15, 2018|work=ClevelandBrowns.com|access-date=March 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316214105/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-former-Steelers-tackle-Chris-Hubbard/c45dd941-2575-4ba8-b2c8-9c453ba28758|archive-date=March 16, 2018|url-status=dead}} He was named the Browns starting right tackle, and started all 16 games.
Hubbard retained his starting role as the starting right tackle in 2019 but was demoted to a backup offensive tackle and guard after the Cleveland Browns signed free agent Jack Conklin to replace Hubbard at right tackle and also drafted Jedrick Wills in the first round (10th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. Hubbard agreed to restructure his contract in order to remain with the team.{{cite news |title=Bill Callahan Discusses Right Guard, Chris Hubbard's Role |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/bill-callahan-on-right-guard |access-date=October 27, 2020 |newspaper=Sports Illustrated Cleveland Browns News, Analysis and More}} Hubbard was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 13, 2020,{{cite news |title=Browns place G Chris Hubbard on Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-g-chris-hubbard-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=November 13, 2020 |access-date=December 19, 2020}} and activated on November 26.{{cite news |author=Cabot, Mary Kay |title=Browns OT Chris Hubbard activated off the COVID-19 list and he's feeling great |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/11/browns-ot-chris-hubbard-activated-off-the-covid-19-list-and-hes-feeling-great.html |website=Cleveland.com |date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=December 19, 2020}} Hubbard was placed on injured reserve on December 22, 2020, as a result of a knee injury he sustained during the Browns' Week 15 matchup.{{cite news |title=Browns place OL Chris Hubbard on IR |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-ol-chris-hubbard-on-ir |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=December 22, 2020}}
On October 12, 2021, Hubbard was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Browns place 3 players on IR, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-3-players-on-ir-make-other-roster-moves|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=October 12, 2021|access-date=October 14, 2021|archive-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012172032/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-3-players-on-ir-make-other-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}
On March 16, 2022, Hubbard re-signed with the Browns on a one-year contract.{{cite web|title=Browns agree to terms with LB Anthony Walker Jr., OL Chris Hubbard|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-agree-to-terms-with-lb-anthony-walker-jr-ol-chris-hubbard|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=March 16, 2022}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On July 28, 2023, Hubbard signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{cite web|title=Titans make Chris Hubbard signing official among 2 moves|url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/28/titans-sign-chris-hubbard-waive-james-empey/|website=USAToday.com|date=July 28, 2023}} He was named the starting right tackle, starting nine games before being placed on injured reserve on November 25, 2023 with a biceps injury.{{cite web|title=Titans place RT Chris Hubbard on IR among 3 moves|url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/25/titans-chris-hubbard-injured-reserve-joe-jones-ross-blacklock/|work=Titans Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=November 25, 2023}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On May 14, 2024, Hubbard signed with the San Francisco 49ers.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign DL Shakel Brown, OL Chris Hubbard; Waive Two Linemen|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-dl-shakel-brown-ol-chris-hubbard-waive-two-linemen|website=49ers.com|date=May 14, 2024}} He was released on August 27.{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster of 2024|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-moves-for-initial-53-man-roster-of-2024-released-waived-pup-injured-reserve-list|website=49ers.com|date=August 27, 2024}} On September 11, 2024, Hubbard was signed to the 49ers' practice squad.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign an Offensive Lineman to the Practice Squad; Release DL Jonathan Garvin|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-an-offensive-lineman-to-the-practice-squad-release-dl-jonathan-garvin|website=49ers.com|date=September 11, 2024|access-date=September 11, 2024}}
=New York Giants=
On October 18, 2024, Hubbard was signed by the New York Giants off the 49ers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Giants sign OT Chris Hubbard off 49ers practice squad|url=https://www.giants.com/news/chris-hubbard-san-francisco-49ers-practice-squad-offensive-tackle-uab-andrew-thomas-week-7-eagles|author=Salomone, Dan|website=Giants.com|date=October 18, 2024}}
References
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External links
{{Commons}}
- [https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/chris-hubbard/ San Francisco 49ers bio]
- [https://uabsports.com/sports/football/roster/chris-hubbard/1149 UAB Blazers bio]
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Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen
Category:Players of American football from Columbus, Georgia
Category:George Washington Carver High School (Columbus, Georgia) alumni
Category:American football offensive guards
Category:UAB Blazers football players
Category:Pittsburgh Steelers players
Category:Cleveland Browns players
Category:Tennessee Titans players