Kito Poblah
| Free agent | |
| Date of birth | September 18, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| University | Central Michigan |
| CFL draft | 2011 / Round: Supplemental 1 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011-2013 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2014 | BC Lions |
| Career stats | |
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Kito Poblah (born September 18, 1987 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Poblah didn't qualify for non-import status until after the 2011 CFL Draft, and, as such, was only eligible to be taken in the 2011 supplemental draft. He was drafted by the Blue Bombers with the team forfeiting a first-round 2012 CFL Draft pick to do so and signed a contract with the team on June 4, 2011.[1][2] He played college football with the Central Michigan Chippewas.
Professional Career
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Poblah spent three seasons as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. In three seasons in Winnipeg he totaled 53 receptions for 534 yards with one touchdown. His best season was the 2012 CFL season in which he had 41 receptions for 417 yards and his lone touchdown. Poblah's missed significant playing time due to injuries in both the 2011 and 2013 CFL season's.
BC Lions
On January 31, 2014, Poblah was traded to the BC Lions in exchange for import defensive back Korey Banks.[3] He played for one season for the Lions, registering 15 catches for 182 yards and one touchdown. He was released on May 25, 2015.[4]
After Playing time
Kito Poblah now currently runs a youth football camp called FINISH FIRST FOOTBALL based out of Winnipeg, MB.
References
- ↑ http://www.cfl.ca/article/bombers-select-poblah-in-supplemental-draft Bombers select Poblah in Supplemental Draft
- ↑ http://www.bluebombers.com/article/blue-bombers-sign-receiver-kito-poblah Blue Bombers sign receiver Kito Poblah
- ↑ http://www.bluebombers.com/article/bomber-acquire-db-korey-banks
- ↑ Lions sign draft picks; Poblah and Brown released