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Hugo Lopez
Born: (1987-06-16) June 16, 1987 (age 37)
León, Nicaragua
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
UniversityWaterloo (2007–2009)
Toronto (2010)
CFL draft2011, round: 2, pick: 14
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
20112012Edmonton Eskimos
2013Toronto Argonauts
2014Saskatchewan Roughriders*
20142015Ottawa Redblacks
2015Saskatchewan Roughriders
2016Montreal Alouettes
Career stats

Hugo Lopez (born June 16, 1987) is a Nicaraguan former professional Canadian football defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and university

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Lopez was born in Leon, Nicaragua but left the country at a young age due to political instability.[1] He later lived in both Costa Rica and Naples, Florida in his youth. He discovered American football while attending high school in Naples.[1]

Lopez later moved to North York, Canada.[1] He played CIS football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2007 to 2009 and for the Toronto Varsity Blues in 2010.

Professional football

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Edmonton Eskimos

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Lopez was drafted 14th overall in the 2011 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos and signed with the team on May 25, 2011.[2] In his rookie season, Lopez played in 3 games, recording 2 special teams tackles.

In 2012, Lopez played in 7 games, recording 6 special teams tackles.

Toronto Argonauts

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On July 23, 2013, Lopez signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on November 7, 2013.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)

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On March 18, 2014, Lopez signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was released by the Roughriders on June 16, 2014.

Ottawa Redblacks

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Lopez was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks on August 19, 2014.[3] He played in 17 games over two seasons with the Redblacks, accumulating five special teams tackles. He was released on September 16, 2015.[4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)

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On On November 4, 2015, Lopez re-signed with the Roughriders. He played in the team's last game of the regular season and was released by the Roughriders on December 15, 2015.[4]

Montreal Alouettes

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On August 23, 2016, Lopez signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He dressed in two games before being released on September 6, 2016.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tsiokos, Daniel (February 28, 2011). "Calling Hugo Lopez". thevarsity.ca. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  2. ^ http://www.esks.com/article/esks-agree-to-terms-with-2011-draft-class Esks agree to terms with 2011 draft class
  3. ^ Hofley, Chris (August 20, 2014). "Johnson eager to return to Ottawa RedBlacks' lineup". ottawasun.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  4. ^ a b "2015 Transactions". Archived from the original on 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  5. ^ "2016 Transactions". Archived from the original on 2017-08-24. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
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