Luther Hakunavanhu
No. 81 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
Hakunavanhu with the Stampeders in 2022 | |
Born: | (1996-08-23) August 23, 1996 (age 27) Gweru, Zimbabwe |
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Wide receiver |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
College | York |
High school | McNally High |
CFL Draft | 2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 44 |
Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
Career history | |
As player | |
2021–2023 | Calgary Stampeders |
2024–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career stats | |
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Luther Hakunavanhu (born August 23, 1996) is a Zimbabwean professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Hakunavanhu played U Sports football for the York Lions from 2017 to 2019.[1] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season.
Professional career
Calgary Stampeders
Hakunavanhu was drafted in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2021 CFL Draft by the Stampeders and signed with the team on May 18, 2021.[2] He played in his first professional game on September 17, 2021, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he had four catches for 88 yards, including his first career reception on a 74-yard catch.[3] In his third game, on October 16, 2021, Hakunavanhu scored his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass from Bo Levi Mitchell in a game against the BC Lions.[4] In his rookie season, he played in four games where he had eight receptions for 201 yards and two touchdowns.[5]
In 2022, Hakunavanhu played in 15 regular season games where he had 26 receptions for 330 yards and three touchdowns.[5] He had similar statistics in 2023 here he played in 16 games and had 23 catches for 311 yards and three touchdowns.[5] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[6]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 13, 2024, it was announced that he had signed a two-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[7]
References
- ^ "Luther Hakunavanhu". York Lions. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Stampeders sign four 2021 draft picks including Bell". Calgary Stampeders. May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Ticats capitalize on turnovers to take down Stamps". Canadian Football League. September 17, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions". Canadian Football League. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Luther Hakunavanhu". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Ticats sign WR Luther Hakunavanhu through 2025". Canadian Football League. February 13, 2024.
External links
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
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