Kalija Lipscomb Explained

Kalija Lipscomb
Current Team:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Number:85
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:6 October 1997
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:210
College:Vanderbilt
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Pfr:LipsKa00

Kalija Lipscomb (born October 6, 1997) is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

High school career

Lipscomb played high school football at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lipscomb was a three-star prospect coming out of high school. On February 3, 2016, Lipscomb committed to Vanderbilt, turning down offers from Louisiana Tech, Nebraska, and Northwestern.[1] [2]

College career

Lipscomb entered his senior season on the Biletnikoff Award watchlist.[3] Lipscomb participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl, catchings two passes for twenty-one yards.[4]

College career statistics

Receiving
YearSchoolGPRecYdsAvgTD
2016Vanderbilt11 2731911.82
2017Vanderbilt12 3761016.58
2018Vanderbilt13 8791610.59
2019Vanderbilt10 4751110.93
Career46198235611.922

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Lipscomb signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020.[5] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[6] He was signed to the practice squad the following day.[7] He was released on September 29, 2020.[8]

Green Bay Packers

On October 13, 2020, Lipscomb was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[9] On October 20, Lipscomb was released by the Packers.[10]

Tennessee Titans

On May 17, 2021, Lipscomb signed with the Tennessee Titans.[11] On August 12, 2021, Lipscomb was waived by the Titans.[12]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 14, 2023, Lipscomb signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kalija Lipscomb, Jesuit, Wide Receiver. 247Sports. en-US. March 22, 2020.
  2. Web site: A Pair of Gridiron Jays Commit to Play Collegiate Football. February 3, 2016. Jesuit High School of New Orleans. en-US. March 22, 2020.
  3. Web site: 2019 Biletnikoff Award Watch List " Biletnikoff Award. biletnikoffaward.com. March 22, 2020.
  4. Web site: Vanderbilt's NFL Draft prospects boost stock at Senior Bowl. Mukundan. Luke. The Vanderbilt Hustler. March 22, 2020.
  5. Web site: Chiefs Agree to Terms with Rookie Free Agents. Chiefs.com. April 26, 2020.
  6. Web site: Chiefs Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . Chiefs.com.
  7. Web site: The Kansas City Chiefs Make Good Use Of New Practice Squad Rules . Forbes.
  8. News: Goldman, Charles . Chiefs release WR Kalija Lipscomb from practice squad . USA Today . September 29, 2020 . October 8, 2020.
  9. Web site: Packers place Josiah Deguara on injured reserve. Packers.com. October 13, 2020.
  10. Web site: Packers place Parry Nickerson on IR. Green Bay Packers.
  11. Web site: Titans Sign Former Vanderbilt WR Kalija Lipscomb to Roster After Rookie Minicamp While Waiving Two Others. Wyatt, Jim. Tennessee Titans. May 17, 2021.
  12. Web site: Titans sign S Tedric Thompson and S Reggie Floyd; Waive WR Kalija Lipscomb and OL Adam Coon (injured). Morris, Jimmy. SBNation.com. August 12, 2021.
  13. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . June 4, 2023.