Collin Kornelson

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Collin Kornelson
No. 97 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Kornelson with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2025
Personal information
Born (2000-02-14) February 14, 2000 (age 25)
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight279 lb (127 kg)
Career information
Position Defensive lineman
High school St. Paul's (Winnipeg)
University Manitoba (2018–2024)
CFL draft 2023: 5th round, 44th overall
Career history
CFL designation: National
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at CFL.ca

Collin Kornelson (born February 14, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Manitoba.

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Early life

Collin Kornelson was born on February 14, 2000. [1] He grew up in Winnipeg. [2] He played youth football for the Valour Patriots. [3] Kornelson played high school football at St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg. [4]

University career

Kornelson played U Sports football for the Manitoba Bisons of the University of Manitoba. [5] He played in one game as a true freshman in 2018 but did not record any statistics. [6] He appeared in three games in 2019, posting three solo tackles and one assisted tackle. [6] The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kornelson played in eight games during the 2021 season, totaling 17 solo tackles, ten assisted tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup. [6] He appeared in four games in 2022, posting eight solo tackles, six assisted tackles, and one sack. [6]

Kornelson was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fifth round, with the 44th overall pick, of the 2023 CFL draft. [4] [7] He signed with the team on May 8, 2023. [8] He was released before the start of the 2023 CFL season. [3] He then returned to the University of Manitoba for another season of U Sports football. He only played in six games during the 2023 U Sports season due to a torn pectoral muscle, totaling 15 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. [6] [2] Kornelson re-signed with the Blue Bombers on November 27, 2023. [8] He broke his foot late in training camp and was released again before the start of the 2024 CFL season. [9] [2] He then returned to the Bisons. He played in nine games, all starts, as a seventh-year senior in 2024, recording 20 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, and two sacks. [6] [3] Kornelson was named a second-team All-Canadian for his performance during the 2024 season. [3]

Professional career

Kornelson re-signed with the Blue Bombers for the third time on December 6, 2024. [9] [10] He dressed in six games for Winnipeg during the 2025 season and posted three tackles on defense. [1] He was moved to the practice roster on July 30, and was released on August 20, 2025. [11] [1] Kornelson was re-signed by the Blue Bombers on September 3, 2025. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Collin Kornelson". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Allen, Taylor (June 17, 2025). "Third time no harm". Winnipeg Free Press . Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Collin Kornelson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Collin Kornelson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ Wyman, Ted (May 12, 2023). "Defensive line hopefuls from Canada West form instant bond in Bombers rookie camp". The Winnipeg Sun . Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Collin Kornelson". University of Manitoba . Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ Allen, Taylor (May 5, 2023). "Getting drafted by Bombers an 'amazing feeling' for Kornelson". Winnipeg Free Press . Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2024". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Bombers bring back All-Canadian DT Collin Kornelson, two others". 3DownNation.com. December 6, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved September 9, 2025.
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