Carl Kidd

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Carl Kidd (born June 10, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He is number 26, 6'1" tall and 230 lbs. Kidd went to the University of Arkansas in his home state. He played a combined 29 games for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League in 1995 and 1996. Then, he played 3 years in various NFL camps before being signed as a free agent with the BC Lions in 2000. In 2002, Kidd was one of 6 Lions to be selected to the CFL Western All-Star team. He had 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns, was named BC's top defensive player and Player of the Week for week #14. In 2003, he was named Defensive Player of the Week for week 8, was 6th in the CFL with 87 total tackles and returned 2 interceptions for touchdowns. In 2004, he recorded his 5th career touchdown, which was a 35 yard interception return versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Kidd was also the Lions leader with 54 defensive tackles. In 2005, he missed the first 2 games due to injury but still led the Lions in special teams tackles (23) and had 2 sacks. In 2006, he had 66 total tackles and 4 sacks with the Lions to help them win the 2006 Grey Cup. Kidd has 3 kids: Kayle, Courtney and James.