On Wednesday, Chuba Hubbard, a student at Bev Facey Community High, signed a letter of intent to play football and study at Oklahoma State University.
“It’s awesome,” he said. “It’s crazy.”
Hubbard is a running back for the Falcons football team and is ranked the top high school player in Canada by CanadaFootballChat.com (CFC).
He burst into the spotlight in 2015 when he shattered the league rushing record.
The Sherwood Park high school student received a dual scholarship in football and track from Oklahoma State, one of the top 25 Division 1 football teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Watch below: He’s an incredible high school athlete from Sherwood Park, Alta. and on Wednesday, Chuba Hubbard committed to a highly-respected NCAA football program. Jack Haskins reports.
Hubbard plans to major in sports management.
“He’s a top recruit and we’re definitely going to miss him,” Falcons Head Coach Curtis Martin said.
“He’s a tremendous asset to our team, not only as a football player but also as a role model to everyone on the team. He’s worked hard for this and deserves it.”
Watch below: In October 2015, Bev Facey Falcons’ Number 30 was featured as our Global Edmonton MVP. Here’s Quinn Phillips with more on Chuba Hubbard.
*EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally stated Hubbard signed the intent Tuesday, however it didn’t take place until Wednesday.