Jake Nitychoruk
 Nitychoruk with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2026 | |
| No. 29 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 27, 2003 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Grant Park |
| University | Manitoba |
| CFL draft | 2025: 7th round, 57th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2025 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
| 2026–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Jake Nitychoruk (born April 27, 2003) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
[edit]Nitychoruk played U Sports football for the Manitoba Bisons from 2021 to 2024.[1][2] He played in 27 games and recorded 54 total tackles, one tackle for loss, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Nitychoruk was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the seventh round, 57th overall, in the 2025 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 6, 2025.[3] Following training camp in 2025, he was released with the final cuts on June 1, 2025.[4]
On November 27, 2025, after the 2025 season had ended, Nitychoruk re-signed with the Tiger-Cats.[5] In 2026, he accepted a practice roster position following training camp.[6] He was promoted to the active roster in week 5 and made his professional debut on July 5, 2026, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Jake Nitychoruk". Manitoba Bisons. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Jake Nitychoruk". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Seven Draft Picks Signed Ahead Of Rookie Camp". Canadian Football League. May 6, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats release Canadian receiver Luther Hakunavanhu, 23 others". 3DownNation. June 1, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Ticats extend running back Johnny Augustine". Canadian Football League. November 27, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats cut veteran Canadian Kene Onyeka, 22 others". 3DownNation. May 31, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026.