 Haba with the Toronto Argonauts in 2025 | |
| No. 45 – Columbus Aviators | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1999-08-16) August 16, 1999 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | A. C. Flora High School[2] |
| College | Texas A&M University–Commerce |
| Career history | |
| 2023–2024 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2025 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2025 | BC Lions* |
| 2026–present | Columbus Aviators |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Celestin Haba (born August 16, 1999) is an American professional football defensive end for the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL). He was most recently a member of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+3⁄4 in (1.87 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | 32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m) | 4.69 s | 1.67 s | 4.41 s | 7.79 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | 23 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[3] | ||||||||||||
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Haba joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 30, 2023, and made the roster on the opening day game on June 10.[4] 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.[5] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.[6][7]
Toronto Argonauts
On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Haba had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[8] He played in three of the first five games of the regular season, recording three defensive tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble, before being a healthy scratch for the next three games. He was then released on August 6, 2025.[6]
BC Lions
On August 11, 2025, Haba signed with the BC Lions and joined their practice roster.[9] He did not appear in any games for the Lions, and was released on October 1, 2025.[6]
Columbus Aviators
On February 28, 2026, Haba signed with the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL).[10] He was released on March 19[11] and re-signed on May 4.[12]
References
- "Celestin Haba profile". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- "NFL Draft Profile: Celestin Haba, EDGE, Texas A&M Commerce Lions". Sports Illustrated. November 29, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- "Celestin Haba College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- Ted Wyman (June 7, 2023). "After a whirlwind week, Bombers' rookie defensive lineman Celestin Haba set to make CFL debut". Winnipeg Sun.
- John Hodge (June 10, 2023). "Blue Bombers avoid giving away big win over Hamilton Tiger-Cats (& 14 other thoughts)". 3DownNation.com.
- "Transactions – Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- "Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- "Argos Ink WR Mayala, DB Bratton & DL Haba". Toronto Argonauts. February 11, 2025.
- Baker, Matt (August 11, 2025). "Lions Sign Veterans Anthony Bennett, Celestin Haba & Hergy Mayala". BC Lions. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- Heilman, Michael (March 1, 2026). "Columbus Aviators sign defensive end Celestin Haba". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- Larsen, James. "Columbus Aviators Finalize 2026 UFL Roster With Cutdowns". PF Newsroom. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- Larsen, James. "Columbus Aviators Sign Elijah Blades & Celestin Haba". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved May 6, 2026.