| No. 92 Calgary Stampeders | |
| Born: | November 14, 2000 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 290 lb (130 kg) |
| University | British Columbia |
| CFL draft | 2024, round: 2, pick: 20 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2025 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
| 2025–present | Calgary Stampeders |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Second Team All-Canadian (2022, 2023) |
| Career stats | |
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Kyle Samson (born November 14, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Samson played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2019 to 2023. [1] [2] He played in 33 games over four seasons with the team where he had 76 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, and one interception. [1] He was named a Second Team All-Canadian in 2022 and 2023. [2]
Samson was drafted in the second round, 20th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2024 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 5, 2024. [3] Following training camp in 2024, he was assigned to the practice roster where he remained for the entirety of the regular season and playoffs. [2] He then made his professional and post-season debut on November 17, 2024, in the 111th Grey Cup, where the Blue Bombers lost to the Toronto Argonauts. [2] [4]
On April 29, 2025, Samson was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for running back Matthew Peterson and an exchange of draft picks. [5] He began the season on the practice roster and was released on July 30, 2025. [6]
On August 3, 2025, it was announced that Samson had signed with the Calgary Stampeders. [7]