Kevin Toliver II (born November 24, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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, and was signed by the Colts as a free agent in 2023.

Early years

Toliver attended Trinity Christian Academy in

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. In high school he played quarterback and cornerback for Trinity Christian. He committed to play football for the

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on November 5, 2012, as a sophomore in high school.

College career

As a true freshman in 2015, Toliver played in all 12 of LSU's games, tallying 35 tackles, one interception, and five pass deflections. In 2016, as a sophomore, Toliver only played in seven games, missing the last five games due to a shoulder injury. In those seven games, he made 21 total tackles. As a junior in 2017, Toliver played in 12 of LSU's 13 games, missing only their season opener against

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. In 12 games, he compiled 28 tackles, one interception, one sack, two forced fumbles and 10 pass deflections. On January 8, 2018, Toliver announced that he would forgo his senior year in an effort to pursue a career in the NFL.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Toliver signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2018. Toliver made his first NFL start on September 30, 2018 against the

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and recorded 7 tackles. On September 5, 2020, Toliver was waived by the Bears.

Denver Broncos

On September 8, 2020, Toliver was signed to the

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practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, 2020, for the team's week 3 game against the

, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was signed to the active roster on November 5, 2020. He was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2020. He was released on January 4, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens

On November 23, 2021, Toliver was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 10, 2022. He was waived on May 26.

Indianapolis Colts

On February 22, 2023, Toliver signed with the

NFL Career statistics

References

External links

LSU Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Toliver, Kevin 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida American football cornerbacks LSU Tigers football players Chicago Bears players Denver Broncos players Baltimore Ravens players Indianapolis Colts players