Jakub Szott

Jakub Szott (born July 13, 1998) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at McMaster. He has also been a member of the Ottawa Redblacks, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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.

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. He signed with the team on January 14, 2021. He played 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 played 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. He was released on August 16, 2023.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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 played in seven games, starting one, for the Tiger-Cats in 2023. Szott re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 13, 2023.