Jakub Szott
{{short description|Canadian football player (born 1998)}}
{{Infobox Canadian Football League biography
|name=Jakub Szott
|image=2021, 53, Jakub Szott.jpg
|image_upright=
|caption=Szott with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021
|team=Hamilton Tiger-Cats
|number=
|position1=Offensive lineman
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1998|7|13}}
|birth_place=Toronto, Ontario, Canada
|Height_ft=6
|Height_in=5
|Weight_lbs=305
|CIS=McMaster
|high_school=Humberside (Toronto, ON)
|CFLDraftedYear=2020
|CFLDraftedRound=4
|CFLDraftedPick=29
|CFLDraftedTeam=Ottawa Redblacks
|playing_years1={{CFL Year|2021}}–{{CFL Year|2022}}
|playing_team1=Ottawa Redblacks
|playing_years2={{CFL Year|2022}}
|playing_team2=Montreal Alouettes*
|playing_years3={{CFL Year|2023}}
|playing_team3=Winnipeg Blue Bombers
|playing_years4={{CFL Year|2023}}
|playing_team4=Saskatchewan Roughriders*
|playing_years5={{CFL Year|2023}}
|playing_team5=Hamilton Tiger-Cats
|playing_years6={{CFL Year|2024}}
|playing_team6=Edmonton Elks
|playing_years7={{CFL Year|2025}}–present
|playing_team7=Hamilton Tiger-Cats
|career_footnotes=
|status=Active
|import=no
|career_highlights=
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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.
Early life
University career
Szott played U Sports football at McMaster from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 37 career games.
Professional career
=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.{{cite web | url=https://www.cfl.ca/2023/07/05/riders-add-national-ol-jakub-szott/ | title=RIDERS ADD NATIONAL OL JAKUB SZOTT | publisher=cfl.ca | date=July 5, 2023 | accessdate=February 28, 2024}}{{cite web | url=https://ottawasun.com/sports/football/cfl/ottawa-redblacks/great-szott-ottawa-redblacks-offensive-lineman-pushes-dads-truck-to-prepare-for-camp/wcm/acd6aaee-183d-4989-a03b-47baea8b3e1c/amp/ | title=GREAT SZOTT! Ottawa Redblacks offensive lineman pushes dad's truck to prepare for camp | publisher=ottawasun.com | date=July 26, 2021 | accessdate=February 28, 2024 | author=Baines, Tim}} He signed with the team on January 14, 2021.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/ottawa-redblacks/transactions/2020 | title=Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}} He dressed in 14 games, starting 13, for the Redblacks in 2021.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/jakub-szott-szottja01 | title=Jakub Szott | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}} In 2022, Szott spent time alternating between the practice roster and injured reserve before being released by the Redblacks on August 15, 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/ottawa-redblacks/transactions/2022 | title=Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}}
=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.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/montreal-alouettes/transactions/2022 | title=Montreal Alouettes Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}} Szott was released on May 9, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/montreal-alouettes/transactions | title=Montreal Alouettes Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}}
=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.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/winnipeg-blue-bombers/transactions | title=Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}} Overall, he dressed in three games for the Blue Bombers in 2023.
=Saskatchewan Roughriders=
Szott was signed to the practice roster of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 5, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://3downnation.com/2023/07/05/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-canadian-offensive-lineman-jakub-szott/ | title=Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian offensive lineman Jakub Szott | publisher=3downnation.com | date=July 5, 2023 | accessdate=February 28, 2024}}{{cite web | url=https://www.gx94radio.com/2023/07/05/roughriders-sign-national-ol-jakub-szott/ | title=Roughriders sign National OL Jakub Szott | publisher=gx94radio.com | date=July 5, 2023 | accessdate=February 28, 2024 | author=Walchuk, Benny}} He was released on August 16, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/transactions | title=Saskatchewan Roughriders Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}}
=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. Overall, he dressed for seven games, starting one, for the Tiger-Cats in 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-re-sign-offensive-linemen-brandon-kemp-jakub-szott/sn-amp/ | title=Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign offensive linemen Brandon Kemp, Jakub Szott | publisher=sportsnet.ca | date=December 15, 2023 | accessdate=February 28, 2024}} Szott re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 13, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats/transactions | title=Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=February 28, 2024}} He was released on June 1, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/teams/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats/transactions | title=Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=12 August 2024}}
=Edmonton Elks=
On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Szott had signed with the Edmonton Elks.{{cite web | url=https://www.goelks.com/2024/08/12/transactions-elks-sign-jakub-szott-ol-and-dmarcus-adams-wr/ | title=TRANSACTIONS {{!}} Elks sign Jakub Szott (OL) and D’Marcus Adams (WR) | publisher=Edmonton Elks | date=August 12, 2024}} He dressed in seven games in 2024. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.{{Cite news |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/2025/ |title=Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings |publisher=Canadian Football League |access-date=February 11, 2025}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.cfl.ca/fa25/ |title=Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker |publisher=Canadian Football League |access-date=February 11, 2025}}
=Hamilton Tiger-Cats (second stint)=
On February 11, 2025, Szott signed a one-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.{{Cite news |url=https://www.ticats.ca/2025/02/11/tiger-cats-sign-free-agent-offensive-lineman-jakub-szott/ |title=Tiger-Cats Sign Free Agent Offensive Lineman Jakub Szott |publisher=Hamilton Tiger-Cats |date=February 11, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.ticats.ca/players/jakub-szott/165754/ Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio]
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Category:Ottawa Redblacks players
Category:Montreal Alouettes players
Category:Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
Category:Saskatchewan Roughriders players
Category:Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
Category:Edmonton Elks players
Category:McMaster Marauders football players
Category:Canadian football offensive linemen