2026 CFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kyler Laing, DE, Mercyhurst

• Name: Kyler Laing 
• Position: EDGE 
• College: BUFFALO/ MERCYHURST
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 245
• Twitter: KylerLaing
• Instagram: KylerLaing 

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 CFL Draft?

I am a technical edge player who can play the run with their hands and get off blocks and rush the passer move him off his spot! 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I am a very passionate player who is an extremely great caring teammate! 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

Being homeless in this world we live into today! 

Who was your role model?

My father Trace Laing 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Buffalo Bills

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Brian Trobel 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Dirty Bathroom 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Miss Johnson my 5th grade Teacher. 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

Overcome injury! 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Texas Roadhouse! 

What is your favorite snack food?

Chips 

What is your degree in?

Bachelors of Communications studies! 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

My Grandma, Friend Jordan who passed away, just to talk to them one more time. 

What is your biggest weakness?

I am a perfectionist so I tend to be hard on myself a lot!