Collin Kornelson

Collin Kornelson
Kornelson with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2025
Calgary Stampeders
PositionDefensive lineman
CFL status
National
Personal information
Born (2000-02-14) February 14, 2000 (age 26)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Paul's (Winnipeg)
UniversityManitoba (2018–2024)
CFL draft2023: 5th round, 44th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Collin Kornelson (born February 14, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Manitoba.

Early life

Collin Kornelson was born on February 14, 2000. He grew up in Winnipeg. He played youth football for the Valour Patriots. Kornelson played high school football at St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg.

University career

Kornelson played U Sports football for the Manitoba Bisons of the University of Manitoba. He played in one game as a true freshman in 2018 but did not record any statistics. He appeared in three games in 2019, posting three solo tackles and one assisted tackle. The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kornelson played in eight games during the 2021 season, totaling 17 solo tackles, ten assisted tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup. He appeared in four games in 2022, posting eight solo tackles, six assisted tackles, and one sack.

Kornelson was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fifth round, with the 44th overall pick, of the 2023 CFL draft. He signed with the team on May 8, 2023. He was released before the start of the 2023 CFL season. He then returned to the University of Manitoba for another season of U Sports football. He only played in six games during the 2023 U Sports season due to a torn pectoral muscle, totaling 15 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Kornelson re-signed with the Blue Bombers on November 27, 2023. He broke his foot late in training camp and was released again before the start of the 2024 CFL season. He then returned to the Bisons. He played in nine games, all starts, as a seventh-year senior in 2024, recording 20 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, and two sacks. Kornelson was named a second-team All-Canadian for his performance during the 2024 season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		288 lb
(131 kg)		5.11 s4.45 s7.63 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(2.79 m)		21 reps
All values from CFL Combine

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Kornelson re-signed with the Blue Bombers for the third time on December 6, 2024. He dressed in six games for Winnipeg during the 2025 season and posted three tackles on defense. He was moved to the practice roster on July 30, and was released on August 20, 2025. Kornelson was re-signed by the Blue Bombers on September 3, 2025. He played in nine games in 2025 where he recorded three defensive tackles.

On May 31, 2026, Kornelson was released as part of final roster cuts but immediately signed to the team's practice roster. He played in five games in the first half of the 2026 season but was again released on August 12, 2026.

Calgary Stampeders

On September 4, 2026, it was announced that Kornelson had signed with the Calgary Stampeders.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Collin Kornelson". CFL.ca. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Allen, Taylor (June 17, 2025). "Third time no harm". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Collin Kornelson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Collin Kornelson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ Wyman, Ted (May 12, 2023). "Defensive line hopefuls from Canada West form instant bond in Bombers rookie camp". The Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Collin Kornelson". University of Manitoba. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ Allen, Taylor (May 5, 2023). "Getting drafted by Bombers an 'amazing feeling' for Kornelson". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2023". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2024". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Collin Kornelson CFL Combine Results". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bombers bring back All-Canadian DT Collin Kornelson, two others". 3DownNation.com. December 6, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2025". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Winnipeg Blue Bombers release local product Collin Kornelson, one other". 3DownNation. August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  15. ↑ Heilman, Michael (May 30, 2026). "Winnipeg Blue Bombers release WR Jayden Harrison, release 24 others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions - 2026". FootballDB.com. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Stampeders sign National defensive lineman Collin Kornelson". Canadian Football League. September 4, 2026.