Hunter Steward (born December 23, 1991) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Hunter Steward
No. 67     Edmonton Elks
Steward with the Edmonton Elksin 2024
Born: (1991-12-23) December 23, 1991 (age 33)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight315 lb (143 kg)
CollegeLiberty
CFL draft2013, round: 1, pick: 6
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
20142021BC Lions
20222023Ottawa Redblacks
2024–presentEdmonton Elks
Career stats

College career

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Steward played college football with the Liberty Flames.

Professional career

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BC Lions

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Steward was selected in the first round and sixth overall by the BC Lions in the 2013 CFL Draft. After completing his college eligibility, Steward signed with the team on March 25, 2014.[1] It was announced on January 30, 2020, that Steward had signed a two-year extension to remain with the Lions.[2] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[3]

Ottawa Redblacks

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On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Steward had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[4]

Edmonton Elks

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Steward signed with the Edmonton Elks through free agency on April 9, 2024.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Lions sign top pick Hunter Steward". Vancouver Sun. March 25, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Lions ink Hunter Steward to two-year extension". Canadian Football League. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Redblacks sign trio of offensive linemen". Ottawa Redblacks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "TRANSACTIONS ! Elks sign three former first-round picks". Edmonton Elks. April 9, 2024.
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