Kyle Saxelid

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Kyle Saxelid
No. 69     Calgary Stampeders
2024, 69, Kyle Saxelid.jpg
Saxelid with the Calgary Stampeders in 2024
Born: (1995-04-13) April 13, 1995 (age 29)
Elk Grove, California, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight321 lb (146 kg)
University UNLV Rebels
High school Cosumnes Oaks High School
CFL draft 2019, Round: 2, Pick: 12
Drafted by Edmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2018 Nebraska Danger
2019 Cedar Rapids River Kings*
2019–2021 Edmonton Eskimos / Elks
2022–2023 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024–present Calgary Stampeders
Career stats

Kyle Erickson Saxelid (born April 13, 1995) is a Canadian-American professional football offensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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College career

Saxelid played for the University of Nevada Las Vegas, graduating in 2017 with a degree in Business. He played in 48 consecutive games for the Rebels, starting the last 42. He was named preseason Fourth Team All-MW by Athlon his Junior and Senior seasons. Saxelid earned three Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors and was nominated for a spot on the 2016 AFCA Good Works Team. [1]

Professional career

Saxelid with the Edmonton Elks in 2021 2021, 56, Kyle Saxelid.jpg
Saxelid with the Edmonton Elks in 2021

Indoor Football League

Saxelid began his professional football career in 2018 playing for the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League The following year, he signed with the Cedar Rapids River Kings of the same league, playing with fellow UNLV teammate Kurt Palandech. [2]

Edmonton Eskimos / Elks

In May 2019, Saxelid was drafted in the second round (12th overall) of the 2019 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos. [3] He participated in all 18 games in his rookie season, starting a total of six games over the season (one at right guard, five at left tackle), including the Eastern Conference Final. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. He played in 11 regular season games in 2021.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 2, 2022, Saxelid was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats along with Grant McDonald and the second overall selection in the 2022 CFL Global Draft in exchange for the eighth and 28th overall selections in the 2022 CFL National Draft and the ninth overall selection in the 2022 CFL Global Draft. [4] He was limited by injuries and played in just ten games over two seasons. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024. [5]

Calgary Stampeders

On May 1, 2024, it was announced that Saxelid had signed with the Calgary Stampeders. [6]

Personal life

Saxelid is a Canadian citizen due to his mother being born in New Brunswick. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Allstate, American Football Coaches Association Announce Nominees for the 25th Anniversary Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®". Allstate Newsroom. July 13, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  2. ↑ Miles, Douglas (March 29, 2019). "QB Kurt Palandech, OL Kyle Saxelid bring offensive chemistry to Cedar Rapids River Kings". The Gazette.
  3. ↑ "2019 CFL Draft". CFL.ca. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Elks, Ticats make pre-draft trade". Canadian Football League. May 2, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Stamps sign veteran OL Kyle Saxelid". Canadian Football League. May 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ "STAMPS SIGN VETERAN OL KYLE SAXELID". cfl.ca. May 1, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
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