David Hewson (born January 9, 1982) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

Early years

Hewson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and played football at Kelvin High School. He went on to the University of Manitoba and was one of the

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top defenders, playing as starter cornerback from 2001 to 2005. He was named the

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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.

Professional career

Hewson was drafted in the fifth round of the

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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. He played in 14 regular season games for the Argos in the

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with 11 special team tackles and appeared in both playoff games, collecting two special teams tackles. In the

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, the Argos released Hewson during training camp and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed him to their practice roster on September 12. He dressed for four games in September and October.

References

1982 births Living people Canadian football people from Winnipeg Players of Canadian football from Manitoba Canadian football linebackers Toronto Argonauts players {{Canadianfootball-linebacker-stub