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| current_team = Cincinnati Bengals
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| position = [[Defensive end]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|6|29}}
| position = [[Defensive end]]
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| birth_place = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Moeller High School|Archbishop Moeller]]<br/>(Cincinnati, Ohio)
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| college = [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] (2014–2017)
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| high_school = [[Moeller High School|Archbishop Moeller]]<br/>(Cincinnati, Ohio)
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| college = [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] (2014–2017)
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* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–present)
| status = Active
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* Second-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] ([[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017]])
* Second-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2017]])
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'''Sam Hubbard''' (born June 29, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]], and was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the [[2018 NFL Draft]].
'''Sam Hubbard''' (born June 29, 1995) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]], and was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the [[2018 NFL draft]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Hubbard attended [[Archbishop Moeller High School]] in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Austin |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard's long, strange road to pass-rushing success |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138917/ohio-state-de-sam-hubbards-long-strange-road-to-pass-rushing-success |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard played the position of [[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]] in high school, and as a senior, had 109 tackles and five [[interceptions]]. He was rated as a five-star recruit by [[Scout.com]] and committed to [[Ohio State University]] to play college football.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard, Cincinnati Bengals, Strong-Side Defensive End |url=http://www.scout.com/player/174479-sam-hubbard |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=24/7 Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ari |date=January 29, 2014 |title=Cincinnati LB, Ohio State commit Sam Hubbard's recruiting snapshot: National Signing Day 2014 |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2014/01/cincinnati_lb_ohio_state_commi.html |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> Hubbard also played lacrosse in high school, and was at one time committed to the [[University of Notre Dame]] to play [[college lacrosse]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ari |date=November 14, 2013 |title=Once committed to Notre Dame for lacrosse, Ohio State LB commit Sam Hubbard emerging as top football prospect: Buckeyes recruiting |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2013/11/once_committed_to_notre_dame_f.html |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref>
Hubbard attended [[Archbishop Moeller High School]] in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Austin |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard's long, strange road to pass-rushing success |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138917/ohio-state-de-sam-hubbards-long-strange-road-to-pass-rushing-success |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard played the position of [[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]] in high school, and as a senior, had 109 tackles and five [[interceptions]]. He was rated as a five-star recruit by [[Scout.com]] and committed to [[Ohio State University]] to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard, Cincinnati Bengals, Strong-Side Defensive End |url=http://www.scout.com/player/174479-sam-hubbard |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=24/7 Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ari |date=January 29, 2014 |title=Cincinnati LB, Ohio State commit Sam Hubbard's recruiting snapshot: National Signing Day 2014 |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2014/01/cincinnati_lb_ohio_state_commi.html |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> Hubbard also played lacrosse in high school, and was at one time committed to the [[University of Notre Dame]] to play [[college lacrosse]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ari |date=November 14, 2013 |title=Once committed to Notre Dame for lacrosse, Ohio State LB commit Sam Hubbard emerging as top football prospect: Buckeyes recruiting |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2013/11/once_committed_to_notre_dame_f.html |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Hubbard redshirted his first year at Ohio State in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dyer |first=Mike |date=January 6, 2015 |title=Ohio State has significant plans for redshirt freshman Sam Hubbard |url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2015/01/06/ohio-state-has-significant-plans-for-redshirt-freshman-sam-hubbard/21331077/ |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=The Cincinnati Enquirer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lesmerises, Doug |date=December 12, 2014 |title=Ohio State's redshirt legend, Sam Hubbard: 'Hopefully, I can live up to it' |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2014/12/ohio_states_redshirt_legend_sa.html |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he played in all 13 games and had 28 tackles and 6.5 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jablonski |first=David |date=August 24, 2016 |title=Sam Hubbard ready to be starter for Ohio State Buckeyes |url=http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/sam-hubbard-ready-starter-for-ohio-state-buckeyes/dgfBjmaO9DnCRY1hAJ5pDP/ |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=My Dayton Daily News |language=en}}</ref> As a redshirt sophomore in 2016, he started all 13 games and had 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=May |first=Tim |date=May 6, 2017 |title=Sam Hubbard banking on big fourth year |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/2017/05/07/hubbard-banking-on-big-fourth/21101745007/ |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Austin |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard's long, strange road to pass-rushing success |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138917/ohio-state-de-sam-hubbards-long-strange-road-to-pass-rushing-success |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard played in 14 games in 2017 as a redshirt junior and had 42 tackles along with a career high seven sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sam-hubbard-1.html |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard declared for the [[2018 NFL Draft]] on December 30, 2017.<ref name="Enquirer">{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2017 |title=Former Moeller star and OSU standout Hubbard going to the NFL |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2017/12/30/former-moeller-star-and-osu-standout-hubbard-going-nfl/992443001/ |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Cincinnati.com}}</ref>
Hubbard [[redshirted]] his first year at Ohio State in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dyer |first=Mike |date=January 6, 2015 |title=Ohio State has significant plans for redshirt freshman Sam Hubbard |url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2015/01/06/ohio-state-has-significant-plans-for-redshirt-freshman-sam-hubbard/21331077/ |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=The Cincinnati Enquirer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lesmerises, Doug |date=December 12, 2014 |title=Ohio State's redshirt legend, Sam Hubbard: 'Hopefully, I can live up to it' |url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/2014/12/ohio_states_redshirt_legend_sa.html |access-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Cleveland.com}}</ref> As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he played in all 13 games and had 28 tackles and 6.5 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jablonski |first=David |date=August 24, 2016 |title=Sam Hubbard ready to be starter for Ohio State Buckeyes |url=http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/sam-hubbard-ready-starter-for-ohio-state-buckeyes/dgfBjmaO9DnCRY1hAJ5pDP/ |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=My Dayton Daily News |language=en}}</ref> As a redshirt sophomore in 2016, he started all 13 games and had 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=May |first=Tim |date=May 6, 2017 |title=Sam Hubbard banking on big fourth year |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/2017/05/07/hubbard-banking-on-big-fourth/21101745007/ |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Austin |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard's long, strange road to pass-rushing success |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138917/ohio-state-de-sam-hubbards-long-strange-road-to-pass-rushing-success |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard played in 14 games in 2017 as a redshirt junior and had 42 tackles along with a career high seven sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sam-hubbard-1.html |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard declared for the [[2018 NFL draft]] on December 30, 2017.<ref name="Enquirer">{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2017 |title=Former Moeller star and OSU standout Hubbard going to the NFL |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2017/12/30/former-moeller-star-and-osu-standout-hubbard-going-nfl/992443001/ |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Cincinnati.com}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
On December 30, 2017, Hubbard released a statement on [[Twitter]] announcing his decision to enter the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Ohio State's Sam Hubbard intends to enter the 2018 NFL Draft |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000900038/article/ohio-states-sam-hubbard-intends-to-enter-2018-nfl-draft |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis]] and completed the majority of combine drills, but opted to skip the 40-yard dash and bench press. Hubbard participated in linebacker and defensive end drills at the combine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tamanini |first=Matt |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Everything you need to know about Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard |url=https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2018/3/2/17054520/sam-hubbard-nfl-ohio-state-draft-profile-2018-combine-results |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=landgrantholyland.com}}</ref> On March 22, 2018, he participated at Ohio State's pro day and performed positional drills, the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Hubbard was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the third best defensive end in the draft by DraftScout.com, was ranked the fourth best defensive end by [[Scouts Inc.]], and was also ranked the fifth best edge rusher in the draft by [[Sports Illustrated]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Sam Hubbard, DS #3 DE, Ohio State |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=131234&draftyear=2018&genpos=de |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=101542 |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2018 |title=The 2018 NFL Draft Big Board, Vol. 2 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/03/07/nfl-draft-top-prospects-big-board-top-100 |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=si.com}}</ref>
On December 30, 2017, Hubbard released a statement on [[Twitter]] announcing his decision to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Ohio State's Sam Hubbard intends to enter the 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ohio-state-s-sam-hubbard-intends-to-enter-2018-nfl-draft-0ap3000000900038 |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis]] and completed the majority of combine drills, but opted to skip the 40-yard dash and bench press. Hubbard participated in linebacker and [[defensive end]] drills at the combine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tamanini |first=Matt |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Everything you need to know about Ohio State DE Sam Hubbard |url=https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2018/3/2/17054520/sam-hubbard-nfl-ohio-state-draft-profile-2018-combine-results |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=landgrantholyland.com}}</ref> On March 22, 2018, he participated at Ohio State's pro day and performed positional drills, the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Hubbard was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the third best defensive end in the draft by DraftScout.com, was ranked the fourth best defensive end by [[Scouts Inc.]], and was also ranked the fifth best edge rusher in the draft by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Sam Hubbard, DS #3 DE, Ohio State |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=131234&draftyear=2018&genpos=de |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=101542 |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2018 |title=The 2018 NFL Draft Big Board, Vol. 2 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/03/07/nfl-draft-top-prospects-big-board-top-100 |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=si.com}}</ref>
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===2018===
===2018===
The [[Cincinnati Bengals]] selected Hubbard in the third round with the 77th overall pick in the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard was the seventh defensive end drafted in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marcum |first=Jason |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Cincinnati Bengals select Sam Hubbard in Round 3 |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/4/27/17294004/2018-nfl-draft-results-cincinnati-bengals-select-sam-hubbard-in-round-3 |access-date=May 26, 2018 |website=CincyJungle.com}}</ref>
The [[Cincinnati Bengals]] selected Hubbard in the third round with the 77th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Hubbard was the seventh defensive end drafted in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marcum |first=Jason |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Cincinnati Bengals select Sam Hubbard in Round 3 |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/4/27/17294004/2018-nfl-draft-results-cincinnati-bengals-select-sam-hubbard-in-round-3 |access-date=May 26, 2018 |website=CincyJungle.com}}</ref>
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On June 21, 2018, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Hubbard to a four-year, [[United States dollar|$]]3.61 million [[contract]] that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $929,200.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Sam Hubbard contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/sam-hubbard-25176/ |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>
On June 21, 2018, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Hubbard to a four-year, $3.61 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $929,200.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Sam Hubbard contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/sam-hubbard-25176/ |access-date=August 22, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref>


On September 13, Hubbard recorded his first-career sack against the [[2018 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]], bringing down [[Joe Flacco]] for a loss of 11 yards in the 34–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toback |first=Rebecca |date=September 14, 2018 |title=Sam Hubbard's first NFL game in his hometown stadium was one to remember |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/9/14/17858544/sam-hubbard-first-nfl-game-hometown-stadium-one-to-remember-bengals-rookie |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Cincy Jungle}}</ref> In a Week 5 victory over the [[2018 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]], he recorded a 19-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Fletcher |date=October 7, 2018 |title=2018 Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Johnson, Sam Hubbard TDs help fuel comeback victory |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2018/10/07/cincinnati-bengals-miami-dolphins-carlos-dunlap-sam-hubbard-michael-johnson/1559960002/ |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Cincinnati.com |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, he totaled 39 total tackles, nine quarterback hits, seven tackles-for-loss, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On September 13, Hubbard recorded his first-career sack against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], bringing down [[Joe Flacco]] for a loss of 11 yards in the 34–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toback |first=Rebecca |date=September 14, 2018 |title=Sam Hubbard's first NFL game in his hometown stadium was one to remember |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/9/14/17858544/sam-hubbard-first-nfl-game-hometown-stadium-one-to-remember-bengals-rookie |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Cincy Jungle}}</ref> In a Week 5 victory over the [[Miami Dolphins]], he recorded a 19-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Fletcher |date=October 7, 2018 |title=2018 Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Johnson, Sam Hubbard TDs help fuel comeback victory |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2018/10/07/cincinnati-bengals-miami-dolphins-carlos-dunlap-sam-hubbard-michael-johnson/1559960002/ |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Cincinnati.com |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, he totaled 39 total tackles, nine quarterback hits, seven tackles-for-loss, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===2019===
===2019===
In the Bengals' 2019 regular season opener, Hubbard recorded two sacks and a career-best 10 tackles in the 21–20 loss to the [[2019 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Bengals' Sam Hubbard: Notches two sacks in loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bengals-sam-hubbard-notches-two-sacks-in-loss/ |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the Bengals' 2019 regular season opener, Hubbard recorded two sacks and a career-best 10 tackles in the 21–20 loss to the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Bengals' Sam Hubbard: Notches two sacks in loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bengals-sam-hubbard-notches-two-sacks-in-loss/ |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
In Week 5 against the [[2019 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]], Hubbard sacked rookie quarterback [[Kyler Murray]] once in the 26–23 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Kyler Murray leads Cardinals to 1st win, 26-23 over Bengals |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127958 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
In Week 5 against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], Hubbard sacked rookie quarterback [[Kyler Murray]] once in the 26–23 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Kyler Murray leads Cardinals to 1st win, 26-23 over Bengals |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127958 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
In Week 17 against the [[2019 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Hubbard recorded a team high six tackles and sacked [[Baker Mayfield]] 1.5 times during the 33–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Fond farewell: Andy Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127978 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the 2019 season, he appeared in and started 15 games. He finished with 8.5 sacks, 76 total tackles (46 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In Week 17 against the [[Cleveland Browns]], Hubbard recorded a team high six tackles and sacked [[Baker Mayfield]] 1.5 times during the 33–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Fond farewell: Andy Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127978 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the 2019 season, he appeared in and started 15 games. He finished with 8.5 sacks, 76 total tackles (46 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===2020===
===2020===
In Week 3 against the [[2020 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], Hubbard recorded his first sack of the season on [[Carson Wentz]] during the 23–23 tie game. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles - September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270phi.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He suffered an elbow injury in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2020 |title=Sam Hubbard Placed On Reserve/Injured |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/sam-hubbard-placed-on-reserve-injured |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Bengals.com}}</ref> He was activated on November 14, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2020 |title=Hubbard, Phillips, Ross Among Bengals Player Moves Ahead Of Week 10 At Pittsburgh |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/hubbard-phillips-ross-among-bengals-player-moves-ahead-of-week-10-at-pittsburgh |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Bengals.com}}</ref> He started and appeared in 13 games. He recorded two sacks, 62 total tackles (33 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In Week 3 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], Hubbard recorded his first sack of the season on [[Carson Wentz]] during the 23–23 tie game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles - September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270phi.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He suffered an elbow injury in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2020 |title=Sam Hubbard Placed On Reserve/Injured |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/sam-hubbard-placed-on-reserve-injured |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Bengals.com}}</ref> He was activated on November 14, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2020 |title=Hubbard, Phillips, Ross Among Bengals Player Moves Ahead Of Week 10 At Pittsburgh |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/hubbard-phillips-ross-among-bengals-player-moves-ahead-of-week-10-at-pittsburgh |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=Bengals.com |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203170751/https://www.bengals.com/news/hubbard-phillips-ross-among-bengals-player-moves-ahead-of-week-10-at-pittsburgh |url-status=dead }}</ref> He started and appeared in 13 games. He recorded two sacks, 62 total tackles (33 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===2021===
===2021===
On July 25, 2021, Hubbard signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Bengals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 25, 2021 |title=Sam Hubbard, Bengals agree to 4-year, $40 million extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/sam-hubbard-bengals-agree-to-4-year-40-million-extension |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Hubbard had a 2.5-sack game against the [[2021 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]] in Week 7, a 41–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens - October 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110240rav.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2021 season, Hubbard finished with 7.5 sacks, 62 total tackles (33 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On July 25, 2021, Hubbard signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Bengals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 25, 2021 |title=Sam Hubbard, Bengals agree to 4-year, $40 million extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/sam-hubbard-bengals-agree-to-4-year-40-million-extension |access-date=February 6, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Hubbard had a 2.5-sack game against the Ravens in Week 7, a 41–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens - October 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110240rav.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2021 season, Hubbard finished with 7.5 sacks, 62 total tackles (33 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In the fourth quarter of the [[2021–22_NFL_playoffs#AFC:_Cincinnati_Bengals_27,_Kansas_City_Chiefs_24_(OT)|AFC Championship]] against the [[2021 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]], Hubbard strip sacked [[Patrick Mahomes]] in the red zone which forced the Chiefs to kick a field goal to tie the game and send the Bengals into overtime in the eventual 27–24 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs - January 30th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201300kan.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In [[Super Bowl LVI]], Hubbard had eight total tackles against the [[2021 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]] in the 23–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202202130cin.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the fourth quarter of the [[2021–22 NFL playoffs#AFC: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Kansas City Chiefs 24 (OT)|AFC Championship]] against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Hubbard strip sacked [[Patrick Mahomes]] in the red zone which forced the Chiefs to kick a field goal to tie the game and send the Bengals into overtime in the eventual 27–24 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs - January 30th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201300kan.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In [[Super Bowl LVI]], Hubbard had eight total tackles against the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in the 23–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202202130cin.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===2022===
===2022===
In the 2022 season, Hubbard finished with 6.5 sacks, 60 total tackles (34 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble in 15 games and starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2022 season, Hubbard finished with 6.5 sacks, 60 total tackles (34 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble in 15 games and starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sam Hubbard 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HubbSa00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On January 15, 2023, in the [[2022–23_NFL_playoffs#AFC:_Cincinnati_Bengals_24,_Baltimore_Ravens_17|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2022 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], Hubbard scored a 98-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter off of a fumble by [[Tyler Huntley]] that was forced by [[Logan Wilson]]. This became the longest fumble return touchdown in NFL postseason history,<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2023 |title=Bengals' Sam Hubbard sets record with 98-yard fumble recovery for touchdown |url=https://nypost.com/2023/01/15/bengals-sam-hubbard-sets-record-with-98-yard-fumble-recovery/amp/ |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=New York Post |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> as well as the longest touchdown in Bengals playoff history, and the longest go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter in NFL playoff history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-16 |title=Bengals' Sam Hubbard records historic 98-yard fumble return TD vs. Ravens on Super Wild Card Weekend |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-sam-hubbard-records-historical-98-yard-fumble-return-td-vs-ravens-on-super-wild-card-weekend/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> It has since been nicknamed the "Fumble in the Jungle."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weintraub |first=Robert |date=January 19, 2023 |title=The "Fumble in the Jungle" Lifts the Bengals |url=https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/the-fumble-in-the-jungle-lifts-cincinnati-bengals/ |access-date=March 17, 2023 |website=Cincinnati Magazine}}</ref> This play proved to be the deciding factor in the game, as the Bengals went on to win 24–17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals - January 15th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301150cin.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On January 15, 2023, in the [[2022–23 NFL playoffs#AFC: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 17|Wild Card Round]] against the Ravens, Hubbard scored a 98-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter off of a fumble by [[Tyler Huntley]] that was forced by [[Logan Wilson]]. This became the longest fumble return touchdown in NFL postseason history,<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2023 |title=Bengals' Sam Hubbard sets record with 98-yard fumble recovery for touchdown |url=https://nypost.com/2023/01/15/bengals-sam-hubbard-sets-record-with-98-yard-fumble-recovery/amp/ |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=New York Post |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> as well as the longest touchdown in Bengals playoff history, and the longest go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter in NFL playoff history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-16 |title=Bengals' Sam Hubbard records historic 98-yard fumble return TD vs. Ravens on Super Wild Card Weekend |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-sam-hubbard-records-historical-98-yard-fumble-return-td-vs-ravens-on-super-wild-card-weekend/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> It has since been nicknamed the "Fumble in the Jungle."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weintraub |first=Robert |date=January 19, 2023 |title=The "Fumble in the Jungle" Lifts the Bengals |url=https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/the-fumble-in-the-jungle-lifts-cincinnati-bengals/ |access-date=March 17, 2023 |website=Cincinnati Magazine}}</ref> This play proved to be the deciding factor in the game, as the Bengals went on to win 24–17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals - January 15th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301150cin.htm |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


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Sam Hubbard
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Hubbard with the Bengals in 2018
No. 94 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1995-06-29) June 29, 1995 (age 29)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Archbishop Moeller
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2014–2017)
NFL draft:2018 / round: 3 / pick: 77
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:357
Sacks:36.5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:5
Pass deflections:14
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Sam Hubbard (born June 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, and was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Early years

Hubbard attended Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.[1] Hubbard played the position of Safety in high school, and as a senior, had 109 tackles and five interceptions. He was rated as a five-star recruit by Scout.com and committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[2][3] Hubbard also played lacrosse in high school, and was at one time committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college lacrosse.[4]

College career

Hubbard redshirted his first year at Ohio State in 2014.[5][6] As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he played in all 13 games and had 28 tackles and 6.5 sacks.[7] As a redshirt sophomore in 2016, he started all 13 games and had 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks.[8][9] Hubbard played in 14 games in 2017 as a redshirt junior and had 42 tackles along with a career high seven sacks.[10] Hubbard declared for the 2018 NFL draft on December 30, 2017.[11]

Professional career

Pre-draft

On December 30, 2017, Hubbard released a statement on Twitter announcing his decision to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.[12] He attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of combine drills, but opted to skip the 40-yard dash and bench press. Hubbard participated in linebacker and defensive end drills at the combine.[13] On March 22, 2018, he participated at Ohio State's pro day and performed positional drills, the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Hubbard was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the third best defensive end in the draft by DraftScout.com, was ranked the fourth best defensive end by Scouts Inc., and was also ranked the fifth best edge rusher in the draft by Sports Illustrated.[14][15][16]

External videos
video icon Sam Hubbard's NFL Combine Workout
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m) 		270 lb
(122 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.95 s 1.69 s 2.87 s 4.32 s 6.84 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Ohio State's Pro Day[17][18]

2018

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Hubbard in the third round with the 77th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.[19] Hubbard was the seventh defensive end drafted in 2018.[20]

External videos
video icon Bengals draft Sam Hubbard 77th overall

On June 21, 2018, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Hubbard to a four-year, $3.61 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $929,200.[21]

On September 13, Hubbard recorded his first-career sack against the Baltimore Ravens, bringing down Joe Flacco for a loss of 11 yards in the 34–23 victory.[22] In a Week 5 victory over the Miami Dolphins, he recorded a 19-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.[23] As a rookie, he totaled 39 total tackles, nine quarterback hits, seven tackles-for-loss, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.[24]

2019

In the Bengals' 2019 regular season opener, Hubbard recorded two sacks and a career-best 10 tackles in the 21–20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.[25] In Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, Hubbard sacked rookie quarterback Kyler Murray once in the 26–23 loss.[26] In Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Hubbard recorded a team high six tackles and sacked Baker Mayfield 1.5 times during the 33–23 win.[27] In the 2019 season, he appeared in and started 15 games. He finished with 8.5 sacks, 76 total tackles (46 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.[28]

2020

In Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Hubbard recorded his first sack of the season on Carson Wentz during the 23–23 tie game.[29] He suffered an elbow injury in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2020.[30] He was activated on November 14, 2020.[31] He started and appeared in 13 games. He recorded two sacks, 62 total tackles (33 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.[32]

2021

On July 25, 2021, Hubbard signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Bengals.[33] Hubbard had a 2.5-sack game against the Ravens in Week 7, a 41–17 victory.[34] In the 2021 season, Hubbard finished with 7.5 sacks, 62 total tackles (33 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble.[35]

In the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs, Hubbard strip sacked Patrick Mahomes in the red zone which forced the Chiefs to kick a field goal to tie the game and send the Bengals into overtime in the eventual 27–24 win.[36] In Super Bowl LVI, Hubbard had eight total tackles against the Los Angeles Rams in the 23–20 loss.[37]

2022

In the 2022 season, Hubbard finished with 6.5 sacks, 60 total tackles (34 solo), three passes defended, and one forced fumble in 15 games and starts.[38]

On January 15, 2023, in the Wild Card Round against the Ravens, Hubbard scored a 98-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter off of a fumble by Tyler Huntley that was forced by Logan Wilson. This became the longest fumble return touchdown in NFL postseason history,[39] as well as the longest touchdown in Bengals playoff history, and the longest go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter in NFL playoff history.[40] It has since been nicknamed the "Fumble in the Jungle."[41] This play proved to be the deciding factor in the game, as the Bengals went on to win 24–17.[42]

Personal life

In 2021, Hubbard incorporated the Sam Hubbard Foundation.[43] In recognition of his support for his community the Bengals selected him as their nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2021 and 2022.[44]

Career statistics

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD
2018 CIN 16 0 39 27 12 6.0 1 1 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
2019 CIN 15 15 76 46 30 8.5 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
2020 CIN 13 13 62 33 29 2.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CIN 16 16 62 33 29 7.5 1 2 43 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CIN 15 15 60 34 26 6.5 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
2023 CIN 12 12 50 33 17 5.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 87 71 349 206 143 35.5 5 4 62 1 14 0 0 0 0 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD
2021 CIN 4 4 22 13 9 3.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 CIN 3 3 7 4 3 1.0 0 2 98 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 7 7 29 17 12 4.0 0 2 98 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

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  3. ^ Wasserman, Ari (January 29, 2014). "Cincinnati LB, Ohio State commit Sam Hubbard's recruiting snapshot: National Signing Day 2014". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  4. ^ Wasserman, Ari (November 14, 2013). "Once committed to Notre Dame for lacrosse, Ohio State LB commit Sam Hubbard emerging as top football prospect: Buckeyes recruiting". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  5. ^ Dyer, Mike (January 6, 2015). "Ohio State has significant plans for redshirt freshman Sam Hubbard". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  6. ^ Lesmerises, Doug (December 12, 2014). "Ohio State's redshirt legend, Sam Hubbard: 'Hopefully, I can live up to it'". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
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