Adrian Hubbard facts for kids
Hubbard with the Packers in 2015
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| Position: | Outside linebacker |
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| Born: | February 27, 1992 Washington, D.C. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 257 lb (117 kg) |
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| High school: | Norcross (GA) |
| College: | Alabama |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
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Adrian Hubbard, born on February 27, 1992, is a former American professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Before turning professional, he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide team.
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College Football Journey
Adrian Hubbard was a talented player during his college years at the University of Alabama. He played for the Alabama Crimson Tide team.
Key Moments at Alabama
In 2012, when he was a redshirt sophomore, Adrian had a great season. He recorded seven sacks, which means he tackled the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. One of these important sacks happened in the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. He was a leader for Alabama that year, leading the team in sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles. He even got a sack in each of Alabama's last three games that season. After his junior year in 2013, he decided to enter the 2014 NFL draft.
Professional Football Career
After his college career, Adrian Hubbard moved on to play professional football. He joined teams in both the NFL and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Time with the Green Bay Packers
Even though Adrian was not chosen in the 2014 NFL draft, he still got a chance to play in the NFL. He signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 12, 2014. This was a big step for him to play at the highest level of American football.
Playing in Canada
In 2016, Adrian Hubbard played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This team is part of the Canadian Football League, which is a professional football league in Canada.
Other Leagues
Adrian also played in other football leagues. In 2017, he participated in The Spring League. Later, in October 2019, he was chosen by the Los Angeles Wildcats in the 2020 XFL Draft. These leagues gave him more opportunities to play professional football.
