Kyle Samson (Canadian football)
| No. 92 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Born: | November 14, 2000 Hamilton, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 290 lb (130 kg) |
| University | British Columbia |
| CFL draft | 2024, round: 2, pick: 20 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2025–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Second Team All-Canadian (2022, 2023) |
| Career stats | |
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Kyle Samson (born November 14, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Samson played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2019 to 2023.[1][2] He played in 33 games over four seasons with the team where he had 76 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, and one interception.[1] He was named a Second Team All-Canadian in 2022 and 2023.[2]
Professional career
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Samson was drafted in the second round, 20th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2024 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 5, 2024.[3] Following training camp in 2024, he was assigned to the practice roster where he remained for the entirety of the regular season and playoffs.[2] He then made his professional and post-season debut on November 17, 2024, in the 111th Grey Cup, where the Blue Bombers lost to the Toronto Argonauts.[2][4]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On April 29, 2025, Samson was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for running back Matthew Peterson and an exchange of draft picks.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Kyle Samson". UBC Thunderbirds. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Kyle Samson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "Bombers ink 8 members of 2024 CFL Draft class". Canadian Football League. May 5, 2024.
- ^ "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Ticats land DL Kyle Samson in Draft day trade with Bombers". Canadian Football League. April 29, 2026.