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.
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| Date of birth | March 12, 1990 |
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| Place of birth | Stittsville, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| Canada university | Saint Mary's |
| High school | Ottawa (ON) South Carleton |
| CFL draft | 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
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| 2013 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2014 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2014 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2015 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career stats | |
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College career edit
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 edit
Edmonton Eskimos edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Kyle Norris". cfl.ca. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.