Jeff King (American football)
King during his tenure with the Carolina Panthers in 2008.
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | February 19, 1983 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Pulaski, Virginia | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Dublin (VA) Pulaski Co | ||||||||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155 | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |||||||||
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| Receptions: | 156 |
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| Receiving yards: | 1,323 |
| Touchdowns: | 12 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Jeffery Wayne "Jeff" King (born February 19, 1983) is a former American football tight end. He played college football and basketball for Virginia Tech. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
King has also played for the Arizona Cardinals.
King is currently a scout for the Chicago Bears.
A PrepStar All-American for Coach Joel Hicks at Pulaski County High School, King rated the #3 tight end in the Atlantic Region. He was named first-team Group AAA all-state as a tight end by the Associated Press and the state coaches. He was ranked the #12 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times and SuperPrep. He was an honorable-mention All-South pick by the Orlando Sentinel. He led his high school team to the Group AAA, Division 5 state semifinals in 2000. He finished his senior season with 278 yards receiving and eight touchdowns. He also registered eight sacks as a defensive end. He set a school record with 101 pancake blocks in a season. He had 12 pancakes and two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in a game his senior year. Named All-Timesland as a junior and senior.
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