The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed offensive lineman Jakub Szott to a two-year contract extension through the 2025 season on Wednesday.
Jakub Szott is six foot five and weighs 305 pounds. The 25-year-old from Toronto, Ontario, played seven games for the Ticats in 2023, of which he made one start. Hamilton signed Szott as a free agent on August 17, 2023.
Before Hamilton, Szott was with the Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023. He started the season on the Alouettes practice squad before he was released on May 9, 2023.
Then, he signed with the Blue Bombers on June 9, 2023, and was placed on the practice squad before being promoted to the active roster where he played three games in 2023. After Winnipeg released him, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signed him on July 5, 2023, and was placed on the practice squad.
The Redblacks drafted Szott in the fourth round (29th pick) of the 2020 CFL Draft. He played 14 games playing left guard for the Redblacks in 2021. Collegiately, Szott played four seasons at McMaster University (2016-19) playing 37 games at left guard with two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist). He was named Second Team All-OUA in 2019.
