Kyle Wilson (linebacker)

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Kyle Wilson
2024, 15, Kyle Wilson.jpg
Wilson with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
No. 31 – Calgary Stampeders
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-02) November 2, 1995 (age 29)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: Wichita South
(Wichita, Kansas)
College: Arkansas State
NFL draft: 2018: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career CFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:145
Sacks:2
Forced fumbles:3
Interceptions:1
Stats at CFL.ca

Kyle V. Wilson (born November 2, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Arkansas State.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.63 s1.63 s2.65 s4.75 s7.72 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Philadelphia Eagles

After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. [2] He was released during the final roster cutdown on September 1, 2018. [3] He was re-signed to the Eagles practice squad on October 2, 2018. [4] He was released on October 16, 2018. [5]

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 7, 2018, Wilson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. [6] He was promoted to the Chargers active roster on December 13, 2018. [7] He was released on August 31, 2019. [8]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Wilson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on May 6, 2020. [9] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wilson chose to opt-out of his contract with the Tiger-Cats on August 25, 2020. [10] He opted back in to his contract on December 21, 2020. [11] In 2022, Wilson made 10 starts for the Tiger-Cats, recording 42 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, five tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and one pass knockdown. In November 2022, Wilson signed a two-year extension with the Tiger-Cats. [12]

Following an injury-shortened 2023 season, Wilson recorded 88 defensive tackles, 1 interception, 2 sacks and a forced fumble in 2024. [13] [14] He played in the first two games in 2025, but was released on June 25, 2025. [15]

Calgary Stampeders

On June 26, 2025, it was announced that Wilson had signed with the Calgary Stampeders. [16]

References

  1. ↑ "2018 Draft Scout Kyle Wilson, Arkansas State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Eagles sign undrafted linebacker Kyle Wilson". NBCSports.com.
  3. ↑ McPherson, Chris (September 1, 2018). "Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  4. ↑ Kerr, Jeff (October 3, 2018). "Eagles release Bruce Hector, sign Treyvon Hester". 247Sports.com.
  5. ↑ Foley, Graham (October 16, 2018). "Eagles Sign Dexter McDougle, Waive/Injure Destiny Vaeao". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  6. ↑ Henne, Ricky (November 7, 2018). "Chargers Sign Anthony Lanier, Kyle Wilson to Practice Squad". Chargers.com.
  7. ↑ Henne, Ricky (December 13, 2018). "Chargers Announce Several Transactions Prior to Showdown with Chiefs". Chargers.com.
  8. ↑ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Tiger-Cats add linebacker Wilson and defensive end Bingham". TiCats.ca. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  10. ↑ Dunk, Justin (August 26, 2020). "Former NFL linebacker Kyle Wilson opts out of Ticats contract". 3downnation.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  11. ↑ "2020 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Ticats re-sign linebacker Kyle Wilson". 3DownNation. November 24, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  13. ↑ Durrell, Troy (July 21, 2024). "Ticats nab first win of 2024 with 27-24 victory over Toronto". 3downnation.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Kyle Wilson - Hamilton Tiger-Cats". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Ticats Transaction June 25". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. June 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Stamps Sign Kyle Wilson". Calgary Stampeders. June 26, 2025.
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