Micah Kiser (born January 25, 1995) is an

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outside linebacker for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also played for the

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Early years

Kiser attended the

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. He committed to the

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to play college football.

College career

Kiser played college football for Virginia from 2013 to 2017. As a senior, he won the William V. Campbell Trophy and was named an All-American by the Sporting News. During his career, he had 408 tackles, 19 sacks, and one interception.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Kiser was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (147th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Kiser was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019. In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the

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, Kiser recorded a team high 16 tackles (11 solo) and forced a fumble on running back

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which was recovered by teammate

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during the 37–19 win. He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 2. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kiser was activated off of injured reserve. On August 31, 2021, Kiser was waived by the Rams and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Denver Broncos

On September 22, 2021, Kiser was signed by the

off the Rams practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2021. He was activated on December 11.

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 21, 2022, Kiser signed with the

. On August 1, 2022, Kiser was placed on injured reserve.

References

External links

Los Angeles Rams bio
1995 births Living people American football linebackers Players of American football from Baltimore Virginia Cavaliers football players Los Angeles Rams players Gilman School alumni Denver Broncos players Las Vegas Raiders players {{linebacker-1990s-stub