Luther Hakunavanhu (born August 23, 1996) is a Zimbabwean professional

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(CFL).

University career

Hakunavanhu played

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for the

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from 2017 to 2019. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the

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Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Hakunavanhu was drafted in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the

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by the Stampeders and signed with the team on May 18, 2021. He played in his first professional game on September 17, 2021, against the

, where he had four catches for 88 yards, including his first career reception on a 74-yard catch. In his third game, on October 16, 2021, Hakunavanhu scored his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass from

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in a game against the

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. In his rookie season, he played in four games where he had eight receptions for 201 yards and two touchdowns. In 2022, Hakunavanhu played in 15 regular season games where he had 26 receptions for 330 yards and three touchdowns. He had similar statistics in 2023 here he played in 16 games and had 23 catches for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He became a

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upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On February 13,

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, it was announced that he had signed a two-year contract with the

References

External links

Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hakunavanhu, Luther 1996 births Living people Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football wide receivers Hamilton Tiger-Cats players York Lions football players Zimbabwean emigrants to Canada Zimbabwean players of Canadian football