Hunter Steward
| BC Lions | |
Steward with the Edmonton Elksin 2024 | |
| Born: | December 23, 1991 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Practice |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| College | Liberty |
| CFL draft | 2013, round: 1, pick: 6 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2014–2021, 2025–present | BC Lions |
| 2022–2023 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2024 | Edmonton Elks |
| Career stats | |
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Hunter Steward (born December 23, 1991) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
Steward played college football with the Liberty Flames.
Professional career
BC Lions (first stint)
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
On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Steward had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[4]
Edmonton Elks
Steward signed with the Edmonton Elks through free agency on April 9, 2024.[5] On February 11, 2025, Steward left the Elks as a free agent, upon the expiry of his contract.[6]
BC Lions (second stint)
After going unsigned to start the 2025 CFL season, Steward re-signed with the Lions and joined their practice squad, on July 9, 2025.[7]
References
- ^ "Lions sign top pick Hunter Steward". Vancouver Sun. March 25, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Lions ink Hunter Steward to two-year extension". Canadian Football League. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks sign trio of offensive linemen". Ottawa Redblacks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "TRANSACTIONS ! Elks sign three former first-round picks". Edmonton Elks. April 9, 2024.
- ^ "2025 Transactions". Edmonton Elks. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ "Lions Bring Back Former Top Pick Steward, Add DB Stone To Practice Roster". BC Lions. July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
External links
- Edmonton Elks bio
- CFL profile (old link) at the Wayback Machine (archived September 23, 2015)
- BC Lions profile at the Wayback Machine (archived August 12, 2014)