Darius Kilgo (born December 14, 1991) is an American former professional
football defensive tackle. He played
college football at
Maryland
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.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Kilgo was selected in the sixth round (203rd overall) by the
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquar ...
in the
2015 NFL Draft. During his rookie campaign in 2015, Kilgo appeared in nine games making six tackles and a pass defended. He was a part of the Broncos #1 defense in the NFL during the 2015 season. In the 2015 season, Kilgo and the Broncos made
Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl 50 was an American football game to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2015 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) cha ...
. Kilgo was inactive for the game. On February 7, 2016, the Broncos defeated the
Carolina Panthers
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by a score of 24–10.
On November 25, 2016, Kilgo was released by the Broncos.
New England Patriots
Kilgo was claimed off waivers by the Patriots on November 28, 2016. He was released by the Patriots on December 8, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He remained on the practice squad for the remainder of the season. Kilgo's Patriots won
Super Bowl LI
Super Bowl LI was an American football game played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on February 5, 2017, to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2016 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion New ...
by a score of 34–28 over the
Atlanta Falcons.
On February 7, 2017, Kilgo signed a futures contract with the Patriots. On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Patriots and signed to the practice squad the next day, only to be released the following day.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 8, 2017, Kilgo was signed to the
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team pla ...
' practice squad.
Houston Texans
On January 30, 2018, Kilgo signed a reserve/future contract with the
Houston Texans. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 11, 2018.
Tennessee Titans
On September 18, 2018, Kilgo was signed to the
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their hom ...
' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 28, 2018.
On April 29, 2019, Kilgo was waived by the Titans.
Detroit Lions
On May 2, 2019, Kilgo was signed by the
Detroit Lions. He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2019.
New England Patriots (second stint)
Kilgo signed with the
New England Patriots on August 11, 2020. He was released on August 22, 2020.
Denver Broncos (second stint)
On October 3, 2020, Kilgo was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. He was placed on the practice squad/
COVID-19
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list by the team on December 3, 2020, and restored to the practice squad on December 16. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.
Arizona Cardinals
On August 9, 2021, Kilgo signed with the
Arizona Cardinals. He was waived on August 16.
References
External links
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Maryland Terrapins bio
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1991 births
Living people
Players of American football from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
People from Matthews, North Carolina
American football defensive linemen
Maryland Terrapins football players
Denver Broncos players
New England Patriots players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
Houston Texans players
Tennessee Titans players
Detroit Lions players
Arizona Cardinals players