Tyler Packer (born July 13, 1999) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 62 BC Lions | |
 Packer with the BC Lions in 2024 | |
| Born: | July 13, 1999 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| College | Calgary |
| High school | Notre Dame High |
| CFL draft | 2021, Round: 6, Pick: 51 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2021 | BC Lions* |
| 2022–present | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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University career
editPacker 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
editPacker 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.[3] However, he was released at the end of training camp on July 29, 2021, and returned to the Dinos.[4] After completing his U Sports eligibility, Packer re-signed with the Lions on December 14, 2021.[4]
In 2022, Packer began the season on the practice roster following training camp.[5] 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][5] 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.[5][6] He re-signed with the Lions on November 28, 2022.[7]
In the 2023 season, Packer spent most of the year on the practice roster, but dressed for one regular season game in September.[2][6] He signed again with the Lions on November 22, 2023.[8]
Following training camp in 2024, Packer made the team's opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman.[9] 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.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Tyler Packer". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Tyler Packer". BC Lions. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lions Sign Three From 2021 Draft Class: Hladik, Green & Packer". BC Lions. May 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c "2022 Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Lions re-sign three nationals, add pair of 2022 draft picks". BC Lions. November 28, 2022.
- ^ "Lions sign seven, including DL Steven 'Stove' Richardson". Canadian Football League. November 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "2024 Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Couture, David Knevel ruled out as B.C. Lions reshuffle offensive line for home opener". 3DownNation. June 14, 2024.