Luther Hakunavanhu

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Luther Hakunavanhu
No. 81     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hakunavanhu with the Stampeders in 2022
Born: (1996-08-23) August 23, 1996 (age 27)
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight202 lb (92 kg)
CollegeYork
High schoolMcNally High
CFL Draft2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 44
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
20212023Calgary Stampeders
2024–presentHamilton Tiger-Cats
Career stats

Luther Hakunavanhu (born August 23, 1996) is a Zimbabwean professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

University career[edit]

Hakunavanhu played U Sports football for the York Lions from 2017 to 2019.[1] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season.

Professional career[edit]

Calgary Stampeders[edit]

Hakunavanhu was drafted in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2021 CFL Draft by the Stampeders and signed with the team on May 18, 2021.[2] He played in his first professional game on September 17, 2021, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he had four catches for 88 yards, including his first career reception on a 74-yard catch.[3] In his third game, on October 16, 2021, Hakunavanhu scored his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass from Bo Levi Mitchell in a game against the BC Lions.[4] In his rookie season, he played in four games where he had eight receptions for 201 yards and two touchdowns.[5]

In 2022, Hakunavanhu played in 15 regular season games where he had 26 receptions for 330 yards and three touchdowns.[5] He had similar statistics in 2023 here he played in 16 games and had 23 catches for 311 yards and three touchdowns.[5] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats[edit]

On February 13, 2024, it was announced that he had signed a two-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Luther Hakunavanhu". York Lions. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Stampeders sign four 2021 draft picks including Bell". Calgary Stampeders. May 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Ticats capitalize on turnovers to take down Stamps". Canadian Football League. September 17, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Calgary Stampeders vs BC Lions". Canadian Football League. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Luther Hakunavanhu". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ticats sign WR Luther Hakunavanhu through 2025". Canadian Football League. February 13, 2024.

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