Kito Poblah (born September 18, 1987) is a retired

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wide receiver. He played professionally for the

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and

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of the

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. He played

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with the

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Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Poblah didn't qualify for non-import status until after the

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, and, as such, was only eligible to be taken in the 2011 supplemental draft. He was drafted by the

with the team forfeiting a first-round

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pick to do so and signed a contract with the team on June 4, 2011. Poblah spent three seasons as a member of the Blue Bombers. In three seasons in Winnipeg he totaled 53 receptions for 534 yards with one touchdown. His best season was the

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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

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and

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's.

BC Lions

On January 31, 2014, Poblah was traded to the

in exchange for import defensive back Korey Banks. He played for one season for the Lions, registering 15 catches for 182 yards and one touchdown. He was released on May 25, 2015.Lions sign draft picks; Poblah and Brown released
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References

External links

BC Lions profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Poblah, Kito 1987 births BC Lions players Canadian football wide receivers Central Michigan Chippewas football players Living people Players of Canadian football from Quebec Canadian football people from Montreal Winnipeg Blue Bombers players