Kyle Wilson (linebacker)

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Kyle Wilson
2022, 15, Kyle Wilson.jpg
Wilson with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022
No. 15 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-02) November 2, 1995 (age 28)
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
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Career CFL statistics
Total tackles:52
Sacks:0
fumbles:1
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Kyle Wilson (born November 2, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 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]

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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.
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