Kyle Wilson (linebacker)

Kyle V. 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.

Kyle Wilson
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Wilson with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
No. 15 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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
Undrafted:2018
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 2023
Total tackles:67
Sacks:0
Forced fumbles:2
Interceptions:0

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+12 in
(1.79 m)
229 lb
(104 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.63 s 1.63 s 2.65 s 4.75 s 7.72 s 29.5 in
(0.75 m)
9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
25 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Philadelphia Eagles

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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

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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

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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 [13], Wilson recorded 88 defensive tackles, 1 interception, 2 sacks and a forced fumble in 2024 [14].

References

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  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.
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