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Kyle Samson (Canadian football)

Kyle Samson (born November 14, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

University career

Samson played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2019 to 2023. 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. He was named a Second-team All-Canadian in 2022 and 2023.

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. Following training camp in 2024, he was assigned to the practice roster where he remained for the entirety of the regular season and playoffs. 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.

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. He began the season on the practice roster and was released on July 30, 2025.

Calgary Stampeders

On August 3, 2025, it was announced that Samson had signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He dressed in one regular season game and finished the year on the practice roster. His contract expired on November 2, 2025.

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