Celestin Haba (born August 16, 1999) is a professional Canadian football defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1]

Celestin Haba
No. 45     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Born: (1999-08-16) August 16, 1999 (age 24)
Columbia, South Carolina[1]
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive end
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight250 lb (110 kg)
CollegeTexas A&M University–Commerce
High schoolA. C. Flora High School[2]
Career history
As player
2023–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career stats

Professional career edit

Haba joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 30, 2023, and made the roster on the opening day game on June 10.[3] In his first game, Haba sacked Bo Levi Mitchell on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats final possession which essentially ended the game in a win for Winnipeg.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Celestin Haba profile". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Celestin Haba, EDGE, Texas A&M Commerce Lions". Sports Illustrated. November 29, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Ted Wyman (June 7, 2023). "After a whirlwind week, Bombers' rookie defensive lineman Celestin Haba set to make CFL debut". Winnipeg Sun.
  4. ^ John Hodge (June 10, 2023). "Blue Bombers avoid giving away big win over Hamilton Tiger-Cats (& 14 other thoughts)". 3DownNation.com.

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