Archibald was drafted in the third round, 23rd overall, by the BC Lions in the 2022 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 11, 2022.[5] Following training camp, he was placed on the team's practice roster, but was promoted to the active roster soon after and made his professional debut on July 21, 2022, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[6] Archibald played in 10 regular season games where he recorded one special teams tackle.[2] He also played in his first post-season game on November 6, 2022, against the Calgary Stampeders.[6]
In 2023, Archibald made the team's opening day roster as a backup defensive lineman.[7]