Kalen King Explained

Kalen King
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:34
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:28 January 2003
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:190
High School:Cass Technical (Detroit)
College:Penn State (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:255
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:K/KingKa00

Kalen Daron King (born January 28, 2003) is an American professional football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life

King grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended Cass Technical High School.[1] King was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State.[2] [3]

College career

King joined the Penn State Nittany Lions as an early enrollee in January 2021.[4] He had 23 tackles, one tackle for loss, five passes broken up, and one forced fumble in 13 games as a freshman.[5] King entered the 2022 season as a starter at cornerback.[6] [7] He declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season.[8]

Professional career

King was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 255th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[9] He signed his rookie contract on May 3.[10] He was released on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[11] [12]

Personal life

King's twin brother, Kobe, played at Penn State as a linebacker.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top Recruits: Cass Tech's Kalen King preparing to turn dreams into reality. Josh. VanDyke. MLive.com. April 16, 2020. October 29, 2022.
  2. Web site: VanDyke . Josh . April 16, 2020 . New Penn State commit Kalen King is preparing to turn dreams into reality; here's how . October 29, 2022 . The Patriot-News.
  3. Web site: Detroit twins Kobe and Kalen King pull prank and commit to Penn State football. Jared. Purcell. MLive.com. April 10, 2020. October 29, 2022.
  4. Web site: Penn State football scrimmage: Kalen King steals the show, Mike Yurcich's offense debuts and more observations. Audrey. Snyder. The Athletic. April 17, 2021. October 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Metro Detroit players provide hometown flair to Michigan-Penn State matchup. Detroit News. October 14, 2022. October 29, 2022.
  6. Web site: Flounders . Bob . May 28, 2022 . Penn State's Kalen King, a projected starter in the fall, has been a head-turner since his early days in State College . October 29, 2022 . The Patriot-News.
  7. Web site: McGonigal . Johnny . September 27, 2022 . Penn State-Central Michigan review: Joey Porter Jr., Kalen King and most disruptive secondary in the country . October 29, 2022 . The Patriot-News.
  8. Web site: Snyder . Ryan . December 31, 2023 . Penn State CB Kalen King officially declares for NFL Draft . January 1, 2024 . on3.com . Blue White.
  9. Web site: Spofford . Mike . April 27, 2024 . 2024 NFL Draft: Packers select Penn State CB Kalen King in 7th round, No. 255 overall . April 27, 2024 . Packers.com.
  10. Web site: May 3, 2024 . Packers sign QB Michael Pratt and CB Kalen King . May 3, 2024 . Packers.com.
  11. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
  12. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. Packers.com. August 28, 2024.
  13. Web site: Scarcella . Rich . October 14, 2022 . Penn State's King twins seek happy homecoming at Michigan . October 29, 2022 . Reading Eagle.

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