Micah Kiser
 Kiser with the Virginia Cavaliers in 2017 | |||||
| Personal information | |||||
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| Born: | January 25, 1995 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Baltimore (MD) Gilman | ||||
| College: | Virginia | ||||
| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Micah Kiser (born January 25, 1995) is an
Early years
Kiser attended the
College career
Kiser played college football for Virginia from 2013 to 2017.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+3⁄8 in (1.84 m) |
238 lb (108 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.66 s | 1.62 s | 2.71 s | 4.24 s | 7.05 s | 35+1⁄2 in (0.90 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) | ||
| All values from NFL Combine[5]
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Los Angeles Rams
Kiser was drafted by the
Kiser was placed on
In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kiser recorded a team high 16 tackles (11 solo) and forced a fumble on running back Miles Sanders which was recovered by teammate Kenny Young during the 37–19 win.[8] He was named the National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 2.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2020.[10] On December 30, 2020, Kiser was activated off of injured reserve.[11]
On August 31, 2021, Kiser was waived by the Rams and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12]
Denver Broncos
On September 22, 2021, Kiser was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Rams practice squad.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2021.[14] He was activated on December 11.[15]
Las Vegas Raiders
On March 21, 2022, Kiser signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[16] On August 1, 2022, Kiser was placed on injured reserve.[17]
References
- ^ Former Gilman star Micah Kiser set to bring college career to fitting end in Military Bowl
- ^ Decorated UVa linebacker Kiser comes full circle in college finale
- ^ Micah Kiser wins Campbell trophy as college football's top scholar-athlete
- ^ Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting
- ^ "2019 Draft Scout: QB Rankings". Draft Scout.
- ^ "Los Angeles Rams select Virginia ILB Micah Kiser". TurfShowTimes.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
- ^ Han, Jamie (August 31, 2019). "Rams trim roster down to 53 players". TheRams.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles - September 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Gordon, Grant (September 23, 2020). "Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Bills QB Josh Allen among Players of the Week". www.nfl.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ DaSilva, Cameron (November 26, 2020). "Rams place LB Micah Kiser on IR". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ DaSilva, Cameron (December 30, 2020). "Rams' Micah Kiser activated off IR, Andrew Whitworth returns to practice". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (September 1, 2021). "Rams sign 14 players to practice squad". TheRams.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 22, 2021). "Broncos sign LB Micah Kiser off Rams' practice squad, promote RB Damarea Crockett to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 23, 2021). "Broncos acquire OLB Stephen Weatherly in trade with Vikings, place ILB Micah Kiser on IR". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (December 11, 2021). "Broncos activate Bryce Callahan, Michael Ojemudia, Micah Kiser from IR; place Malik Reed on Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ "Raiders sign LB Micah Kiser". Raiders.com. March 21, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Raiders sign LB Curtis Bolton; Place LB Micah Kiser on Reserve/Injured list". Raiders.com. August 1, 2022.