Kam Arnold

Kam Arnold (born February 19, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously a member of the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL draft. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.

Early life Arnold was born in 2002 in West Bloomfield, Michigan to Ana and Ken Arnold. He attended high school at the Catholic college preparatory school Orchard Lake St. Mary's where he played cornerback and wide receiver with the St. Mary's Eaglets football team. He also played one season of baseball. He finished his high school career totalling 11 touchdowns, 161 tackles, 17 pass break-ups and five forced fumbles.

College career Arnold committed to Boston College and joined the Eagles football team as a safety for the 2020 season totalling seven tackles across two games. In the following season as a sophomore, Arnold transitioned from safety to linebacker. He started 11 of 12 games played and finished his season with totals including 61 tackles, two pass break-ups and one sack. In 2022 as a starting linebacker in all 12 games, Arnold finished the season with 75 tackles, placing third on the team. He placed third on the team after the 2023 season with 66 total tackles. During 2025 in his fifth and final year with the Eagles, Arnold was a team captain and started in the first seven games before sustaining a season-ending injury. His season totals included 40 tackles that placed him sixth on the team. After graduating from Boston College, Arnold began studying towards earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Washington Commanders Arnold signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL draft. He was one of four Boston College players to join an NFL team after the draft including Kye Robichaux, Jack Conley, and Cam Horsley.

Kansas City Chiefs Arnold signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on December 30, 2025 and was initially assigned to the practice squad. On January 5, 2026, Arnold was one of four players signed to a reserve/future contract by the Chiefs.