The old big Sam Hubbard of Ohio State decided to hang up the crampons. Hubbard announced his retirement on social networks on Wednesday morning, ending his seven -year professional career with his hometown Bengals of Cincinnati.
Hubbard, of course, was better known in Columbus for his time in Scarlet and Gray. In three years as Buckeye, Hubbard has left a lasting impact and has made very memorable pieces. He was going to be drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft by Cincinnati where he spent his entire career.
There was no shortage of love and cries shared by former teammates, coaches and fans by hearing the news. We drew some of the best who do not only show how great a player was, but also how good a human being is. Take advantage of some of the best social media reactions to news.
Two for the price of a
Pat McAfee approved
The longest return of escape to the playoffs in the history of the NFL
A piece of history in Canton
.@Sam_hubbard_ The complete loop comes in Ohio with the announcement of today’s retirement! THE @Bengals Defined the record for the longest return of sampling in eliminatory series (98 yards) on January 15, 2023 in Cincinnati. His legendary game was once presented at the renowned temple after the Joker’s victory… pic.twitter.com/p6wu68kjah
– Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProfootBallhof) March 5, 2025
Bengals The owner Mike Brown filled with gratitude
Favorite of all time … for several reasons
One of my favorite times of all time @Ohiostatefb players, the career of @Sam_hubbard_ followed his magnificent course. Football career, that is to say. Its Sam Hubbard foundation will probably add more vapor, as well as anything else in its goal. https://t.co/v9arphgtgq
– Tim May (@tim_maysports) March 5, 2025
Archbishop of Cincinnati Moeller Pride
Congratulations on a remarkable career, Sam. You have embodied what it means to be a man from Moeller throughout your career, on and off the field.
The Moeller community is very proud of you and we are looking forward to your future achievements! @Sam_hubbard_ https://t.co/jucbshnha7
– Archbishop Moeller Football (@Moellerfootball) March 5, 2025
Not an easy task
The highlighting coil
Not a bad way to finish
Sam Hubbard announced his retirement.
The last game of the native of Cincinnati in the NFL was a reception of a touch of his teammate and friend Joe Burrow.
What a great career in Ohio State and with Bengals! pic.twitter.com/uocmxtjfv5
– The Silver Bulletin (@tsilverbulletin) March 5, 2025
Ohio Man at each stage of the path
Great player … even better human
One of the best men I know how to close an incredibly successful career today. I knew Sam almost half of his life. Our city and our state could not be more proud of one of ours, and all that he has accomplished! As big as he was as a player, he is an even better man! @Sam_hubbard_ pic.twitter.com/awbxmmeeyv
– Kerry Coombs (@db_coachcoombs) March 5, 2025
Buckeye for life
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