Kalen Daron King (born January 28, 2003) is an American professional

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cornerback for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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for the

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Early life and high school career

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

College career

King joined the

as an early enrollee in January 2021. He had 23 tackles, one tackle for loss, five passes broken up, and one forced fumble in 13 games as a freshman. King entered the 2022 season as a starter at cornerback. He declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season.

Professional career

King was drafted by the

with the 255th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He signed his rookie contract on May 3. He was released on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Personal life

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

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bioPenn State Nittany Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:King, Kalen 2003 births Living people Players of American football from Detroit American football cornerbacks Cass Technical High School alumni Penn State Nittany Lions football players American twins Green Bay Packers players