Kyle Hergel

Kyle Hergel (born October 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional American football guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, Texas State Bobcats and Boston College Eagles.

Early life Hergel was born on October 7, 1999, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. From Mississauga, he attended Clarkson Secondary School, where he was team captain, but had no offers to play Division I college football. He initially committed to play for New Mexico Military Institute, but received a last-minute offer from the North Dakota Fighting Hawks which he accepted. He became a starter in 2019. He described his biggest strength as "My nastiness – I pride myself on being the meanest guy on the field at all times." He started the first five games in the 2020–21 season before entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Hergel transferred to the Texas State Bobcats for the fall 2021 season. In his first year, he started all 12 games, mainly at right guard, and was selected honorable mention All-Sun Belt Conference. He was named a team captain entering the 2022 season. He started all 13 games and was chosen honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He was invited to the 2024 East–West Shrine Bowl. Professional career

New Orleans Saints After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Hergel signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 4 game against the Atlanta Falcons and made his NFL debut in the 26–24 loss, appearing on four special teams snaps. He was waived on November 2, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 30, but was waived by the team on December 7. On December 10, the Saints re–signed Hergel to their practice squad. He was signed to the team's active roster on December 28.

Hergel was waived by the Saints on August 25, 2025.

Chicago Bears On November 4, 2025, Hergel signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad. On January 20, 2026, he signed a reserve/futures contract.