Introduction
Jeff Hecht (born September 24, 1985) is a Canadian football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent on May 26, 2011 by the Montreal Alouettes following the 2011 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football with the Saint Mary's Huskies.
Professional career
Montreal Alouettes
Hecht was signed as an undrafted free agent on May 26, 2011 by the Montreal Alouettes following the 2011 CFL Draft. He played in all 18 games for the Alouettes, recording 31 defensive tackles and one interception. Despite a strong rookie season, he was released by the Alouettes on May 10, 2012.
Calgary Stampeders
On June 25, 2012, he was signed by the Calgary Stampeders. He played in parts of five seasons for the Stampeders.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Hecht was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on August 16, 2016. Following the 2016 season Hecht was not signed by the Riders and became a free agent on February 14, 2017. After about a month as a free agent Hecht re-signed with the Roughriders on March 8, 2017.