Tyler Packer

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Tyler Packer
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Packer with the BC Lions in 2024
Profile
Position Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born (1999-07-13) July 13, 1999 (age 27)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Listed height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight
300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school Notre Dame High
College Calgary
CFL draft 2021: 6th round, 51st overall pick
Career history
2021 BC Lions*
2022–2025 BC Lions
2026 Calgary Stampeders
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Tyler Packer (born July 13, 1999) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman.

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University career

Packer played U Sports football for the Calgary Dinos from 2017 to 2021. [1] [2] He started at right tackle in the Dinos' 55th Vanier Cup victory over the Montreal Carabins in 2019. [2] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		302.5 lb
(137 kg)		5.60 s4.60 s7.66 s8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)		27 reps
All values from CFL Combine [3]

BC Lions

Packer was selected in the sixth round, 51st overall, by the BC Lions in the 2021 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 21, 2021. [4] However, he was released at the end of training camp on July 29, 2021, and returned to the Dinos. [5] After completing his U Sports eligibility, Packer re-signed with the Lions on December 14, 2021. [5]

In 2022, Packer began the season on the practice roster following training camp. [6] He then made his professional debut on September 17, 2021, against the Calgary Stampeders in his hometown in his old university stadium at McMahon. [2] [6] He played in two regular season games, both against the Stampeders, as a backup offensive lineman in 2022 while spending the rest of the season on the practice roster. [6] [7] He re-signed with the Lions on November 28, 2022. [8]

In the 2023 season, Packer spent most of the year on the practice roster, but dressed for one regular season game in September. [2] [7] He signed again with the Lions on November 22, 2023. [9]

Following training camp in 2024, Packer made the team's opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman. [10] After starting centre Michael Couture suffered an injury, Packer made his first professional start in the season's second game on June 15, 2024, against the Stampeders. [10] [11] He played in 13 regular season games, starting in 12, while sitting out the rest while on the injured list. [10]

On June 6, 2025, Packer was placed on the Lions' 1-game injured list to start the 2025 CFL season. He rejoined the active roster on June 10, 2025. On July 4, 2025, Packer was placed on the Lions' 6-game injured list, where he spent the remainder of the 2025 CFL season. [12]

On April 14, 2026, Packer was released by the Lions. [13]

Calgary Stampeders

On October 7, 2026, it was announced that Packer had signed with the Calgary Stampeders. [14] He was released at the end of the season. [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Tyler Packer". Calgary Dinos . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Tyler Packer". BC Lions . Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Tyler Packer CFL Combine Results". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Lions Sign Three From 2021 Draft Class: Hladik, Green & Packer". BC Lions. May 21, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "2022 Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Lions re-sign three nationals, add pair of 2022 draft picks". BC Lions. November 28, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Lions sign seven, including DL Steven 'Stove' Richardson". Canadian Football League. November 22, 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 "2024 Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Michael Couture, David Knevel ruled out as B.C. Lions reshuffle offensive line for home opener". 3DownNation. June 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  13. ↑ "B.C. Lions cut Canadians Tyler Packer, Anthony Bennett". 3DownNation.com. April 14, 2026. Retrieved April 15, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Stamps Sign Local OL Tyler Packer". Calgary Stampeders. October 7, 2026. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  15. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Calgary Stampeders release 12 players from the practice squad". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
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