Kyle Norris
No. 48
Born: (1990-03-12) March 12, 1990
Stittsville, Ontario
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
UniversitySaint Mary's
High schoolOttawa (ON) South Carleton
CFL Draft2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2013Edmonton Eskimos
2014Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2014Montreal Alouettes
2015Saskatchewan Roughriders

Kyle Norris (born March 12, 1990) is a former Canadian football linebacker. He was drafted 24th overall by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 2013 CFL Draft. Norris played U Sports football with the Saint Mary's Huskies.

College career

Norris played for the Saint Mary's Huskies from 2009 to 2012, appearing in 32 games. Norris attended the U Sports East-West Bowl in 2012 and was invited to the CFL Combine in 2013. He recorded a career total of 101 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and 2 interceptions.

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Norris was drafted 24th overall (3rd round) by the Edmonton Eskimos in the 2013 CFL Draft. He appeared in eight regular season games recording 5 special teams tackles and a forced fumble.[1] He was released by the Eskimos on June 22, 2014.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Norris was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on June 23, 2014.[2] He appeared in ten regular season games and recorded 2 special teams tackles.[1][3]

Montreal Alouettes

Norris was claimed off the Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice roster by the Alouettes on November 5, 2014. He appeared in one regular season game and two playoff games recording 2 special teams tackles.[3] He was released by the Alouettes on June 4, 2015.[4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Norris was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster on October 29, 2015. He appeared in one regular season game recording 1 special teams tackle. He was released by the Roughriders on December 15, 2015.

References

  1. 1 2 "ALOUETTES ADD LINEBACKER KYLE NORRIS TO THE ROSTER". montrealalouettes.com. November 7, 2014. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  2. ↑ Friesen, Paul (June 23, 2014). "Banged-up Blue Bombers trying to piece together patchwork lineup". winnipegsun.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Kyle Norris". cfl.ca. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
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