David Hewson (football player)
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| David Hewson | |
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| Date of birth: | January 9, 1982 |
| Place of birth: | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Career information | |
| Status: | Not active |
| CFL status: | Non-import |
| Position(s): | CB |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| Jersey №: | 39 |
| College: | University of Manitoba |
| CFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 36 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 2006 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
David Hewson (born January 9, 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a former Canadian Football League linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts.
Hewson played football at Kelvin High School and went on to the University of Manitoba. He was one of the Manitoba Bisons top defenders, playing as starter cornerback from 2001 to 2005. He was named the CIS Defensive Player of the Week twice in 2001 and played in the 2003 East-West Bowl. He graduated with a degree in Human Geography with a minor in Business Management.[1][2]
Hewson was drafted in the fifth round of the 2005 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders but was released during training camp that year. On November 1, 2005, Hewson was signed by the Toronto Argonauts to the practice roster.[3] He played in 14 regular season games for the Argos in 2006 with 11 special team tackles and appeared in both playoff games, collecting two special teams tackles.[2][4]
In 2007, the Argos released Hewson during training camp and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed him to their practice roster on September 12.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Bisons Mennie, Smith and Hewson selected in Draft", Canadian Interuniversity Sport, 2005-04-28. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
- ^ a b David Hewson #39. cfl.ca. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
- ^ "Argos ink Canadian on Defence", Toronto Argonauts Football Club, 2005-11-02. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
- ^ "Bombers add Hewson to practice roster", Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 2005-09-12. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
- ^ Bombers sign LB Hewson. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2005-09-12). Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
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