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Seth Hundeby is hoping to prove to CFL clubs he can help out their team — no matter what is asked of him.
“I feel like I am a big body and can move,” said the 6-foot-2, 251-pound linebacker. “If you need me in a lot of places whether it be D-line, linebacker or if you really want me to kick the ball, I’d try.
“Just a little bit of versatility, a little bit of speed, and a little bit of strength.”
The University of Saskatchewan linebacker is one of the participants at this year’s CFL national combine. It’s one of the last chances for CFL prospects to showcase their skills to clubs in the hopes of being selected in the April 29 draft.
“It means a lot. There’s a lot of good talent out there and there’s a lot that’s not represented (here),” the Saskatoon product said. “Being picked to come here is a huge honour. It’s something I have been working towards for a while and it’s a great time.”
After doing a bunch of measurables and individual drills on Friday, the players strapped the pads on Saturday to do one-on-one and team drills.
While it wasn’t as intense as a game, Hundeby was excited to get a chance to hit someone again in pads. The last time he had the pads on was the 19-14 loss to the University of Regina Rams in the Hardy Cup.
“Any time you can put on the pads and run around is a great time, especially against this competition. Everyone here is here for a reason and it’s really good,” Hundeby said. “It was a lot of fun today.”
That physicality of the game is what attracted Hundeby.
“(It is) a sport where hitting someone doesn’t get you in trouble and then I just fell in love with it. The teammates, the camaraderie, 12 guys all working towards the same goal — its just been a blast ever since,” he said.
Hundeby had 51 tackles and three sacks for the Huskies in 2024.
Seth Hundeby is coming off a fourth season with the U of S Huskies. (U of S Huskies/Submitted)
He also gets to attend this year’s combine with Huskies teammate wide receiver Daniel Wiebe. The two have known each other for a while as both attended Holy Cross High School.
“I’ve known Dan for a while. A phenomenal athlete and just a great guy. Getting to drive down here was a really great experience,” Hundeby said.
Along with his Huskie teammates, the combine features players from every conference of U Sports football as well as Canadian players who have played in the NCAA in the U.S.
“Everyone who has a bit of advice, you absorb it in,” Hundeby said.
“Everyone here knows a little bit more about something than you and you might be able to teach someone something. If you absorb it like a sponge, I think that’s a good recipe for getting better.”
He hopes the work he puts in at the combine can help him receive a call on draft day.
“I can’t even internalize the emotions that would go through my brain,” Hundeby said.
“It’s been a long time coming from, ‘man, am I going to be able to make it in U Sports,’ and excelling in that. I’m excited for the opportunities to come. If they give me that opportunity, it would be an exciting environment to come to.”
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