Scott Hutter
| No. 20 Edmonton Elks | |
 Hutter with the Edmonton Elks in 2024 | |
| Born: | August 11, 1997 London, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| University | Wilfrid Laurier |
| CFL draft | 2019, round: 6, pick: 50 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Career stats | |
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Scott Hutter (born August 11, 1997) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for Wilfrid Laurier. Hutter was drafted by the Elks in the sixth round of the 2019 CFL draft.[1]
University career
[edit]Scott played four seasons of U Sports football at Wilfrid Laurier for the Golden Hawks (2015–18). In his final season of collegiate football, he was named an OUA Second-Team All-Star.[2] In total he played in 130 games accumulating 135.5 tackles, 6.5 quarterback sacks, 13 pass knockdowns, and 11 interceptions.
Professional career
[edit]After being drafted 50th overall in the sixth round by the Edmonton Elks, Hutter spent his first two seasons primarily playing on special teams. In those first two seasons, he played in a total of 15 games and contributed with 16 special teams tackles. Starting in 2022, he began to feature more regularly on the defensive side of the ball. On October 14, 2022, Hutter and the Elks agreed to a two-year contract extension.[3] He finished the season having played in all 18 regular season games, starting in 13, where he had 57 defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, five pass knockdowns, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.[4]
In 2023, Hutter reverted to playing more as a backup as he played in 16 regular season games, starting in one, where he had four defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, and one pass knockdown.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "A team by team look at the 2019 CFL Draft". CFL.ca. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "U Sports (OUA): 2018 All-stars announced, including 18 CFC100s – CanadaFootballChat.com". Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Elks sign Canadian defensive back Hutter to two-year contract extension - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ a b "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Edmonton Elks bio
- Wilfrid Laurier Golden Eagles bio
Media related to Scott Hutter at Wikimedia Commons
