Justin King (American football)

Justin King
	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Monroeville (PA) Gateway
College:	Penn State
NFL draft:	2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101
Career history
	St. Louis Rams (2008−2011); Indianapolis Colts (2012); Pittsburgh Steelers (2012);
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Big Ten (2007); Second-team All-Big Ten (2006);
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
Interceptions:	1
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Justin Thomas King (born May 11, 1987) is a former

2008 NFL Draft.^[1]

He played

Penn State University

.

High school

King was a highly rated

U.S. Army All-American Bowl with fellow Nittany Lion Derrick Williams. King's stepfather, Terry Smith, was a receiver for Penn State from 1988 to 1991, and is currently a Penn State football coach under James Franklin

. He was also an accomplished sprinter on the track and field team for two years.

College career

King arrived at Penn State as one of the most highly touted prospects of that season. He made an immediate impact as a

rushing

attempt, racking up 277 yards on 18 carries.

By 2006, he was the team's starting cornerback, playing all thirteen games. His first career interception came versus Ohio State and snapped eventual Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith's streak of 153 attempts without an interception.^[2] King was named second-team All-Big Ten by the conference coaches that season,^[3] and was named to the 2006 Academic All-Big Ten team.

Following his junior season, King declared himself eligible for the

2008 NFL Draft

, forgoing one year of college eligibility. King, an academic All-Big Ten selection, finished his degree in Letters, Arts, and Sciences in two and a half years.

Professional career

2008 NFL Draft

Despite questions over King's decision to declare himself eligible for the

2008 NFL Draft following his junior season, King made a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine. His 4.31-second time in the 40-yard dash was the fastest time for a defensive back, and second-fastest of all prospects, second only to running back Chris Johnson of East Carolina

.

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press	Wonderlic
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in (1.80 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	4.31 s	1.40 s	2.46 s	4.31 s	6.91 s	37+1⁄2 in (0.95 m)	9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)	14 reps	24
3-cone and vertical from Penn State Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine .

King was selected by the

2008 NFL Draft.^[4]

He signed a three-year $1.52 million contract that included a $376,000 signing bonus.

2008 season

King suffered a torn

preseason game versus the Tennessee Titans

on August 8, an injury that would keep him out for the entirety of his rookie season.

Indianapolis Colts

On June 8, 2012, King was signed by the Indianapolis Colts^[5] The Colts released King from their roster following their Week 5 win against the Packers.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 18, 2012, King was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. On June 6, 2013, King was placed on the injured reserve list. On July 2, 2013, he was released by the Steelers.^[6]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2009	STL	15	7	36	33	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0
2010	STL	8	0	19	18	1	0.0	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
2011	STL	12	12	58	47	11	1.0	4	1	51	0	51	5	1	0	0	0
2012	IND	3	0	3	1	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
		38	19	116	99	17	1.0	7	1	51	0	51	11	1	1	0	0

References

^ Sam Ross, Jr. "PSU's Connor picked by Panthers, WVU's Slaton picked by Texans". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
^ "GOPSUSports.com". Archived from the original on February 25, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2007.
^ "GOPSUSports.com" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 29, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2007.
^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
^ McIntyre, Brian. "Justin King signs deal with Indianapolis Colts". Retrieved June 8, 2012.
^ Bryan, Dave (July 2, 2013). "Steelers Release CB Justin King From Injured Reserve On Tuesday". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.

External links

[1] Sam Ross, Jr. "PSU's Connor picked by Panthers, WVU's Slaton picked by Texans". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2008.

[2] "GOPSUSports.com". Archived from the original on February 25, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2007.

[3] "GOPSUSports.com" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 29, 2007. Retrieved January 14, 2007.

[4] "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.

[5] McIntyre, Brian. "Justin King signs deal with Indianapolis Colts". Retrieved June 8, 2012.

[6] Bryan, Dave (July 2, 2013). "Steelers Release CB Justin King From Injured Reserve On Tuesday". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.

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