Jakub Szott

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

University career Szott played U Sports football at McMaster from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 37 career games. 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 practice roster and injured reserve before being released by the Redblacks on August 15, 2022.

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. Szott was released on May 9, 2023.

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. Overall, he dressed in three games for the Blue Bombers in 2023. He was released on August 16, 2023.

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. 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 Edmonton Elks. He dressed in seven games in 2024. He became a free agent 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 Hamilton Tiger-Cats.