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D. J. Killings
Boise State Broncos
Position:Defensive graduate assistant
Personal information
Born: (1995-08-09) August 9, 1995 (age 29)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:First Coast
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:UCF (2013–2016)
Undrafted:2017
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Boise State (2024–present)
    Defensive graduate assistant
Career highlights and awards
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Dorian Jamaal "D. J." Killings (born August 9, 1995) is an American former professional football cornerback who is currently a defensive graduate assistant with the Boise State Broncos. He played college football at UCF, and signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots in 2017.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
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 Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m) 		187 lb
(85 kg) 		29+3⁄8 in
(0.75 m) 		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		 4.48 s 2.59 s 1.56 s 4.21 s 6.97 s 37+1⁄2 in
(0.95 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 22 reps
All values from UCF Pro Day[1]

Killings was seen as a high value undrafted free agent prospect immediately after the draft, and fielded calls from several teams.

New England Patriots

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Killings signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[2][3] He was waived/injured by the Patriots on September 2, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.[4] He was released with an injury settlement on September 13, 2017.[5]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On October 3, 2017, Killings was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[6] Killings stayed on the Eagles' practice squad while the team defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on February 7, 2018.[8]

On September 1, 2018, Killings was waived/injured by the Eagles and was placed on injured reserve.[9] He was released on September 6, 2018.

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

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On October 16, 2018, Killings was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on November 13, 2018.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 20, 2018 with an ankle injury.[12] He was released on December 10, 2018.

Green Bay Packers

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On December 18, 2018, Killings was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[13]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

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On January 14, 2019, Killings signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts.[14] He was waived on May 17, 2019.[15]

Oakland Raiders

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On May 30, 2019, Killings was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[16] He was placed on injured reserve on August 11, 2019.[17]

Killings was re-signed to a one-year contract on April 16, 2020.[18] He chose to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic on August 3, 2020.[19] He was released after the season on March 1, 2021.[20]

Calgary Stampeders

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Killings was signed to the Calgary Stampeders on May 17, 2021.[21] He was released on November 29, 2021.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "D.J. Killings, Central Florida, CB, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. April 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "Patriots Sign Sixth-Round Draft Pick Conor McDermott; Sign 19 Rookie Free Agents". Patriots.com. May 5, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
  3. ^ "Pats sign undrafted free agent D.J. Killings out of UCF". PatsPulpit.com. May 4, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  4. ^ "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  5. ^ "D.J. Killings: Reaches injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 13, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  6. ^ "Roster Move: Eagles sign DB D.J. Killings to practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  7. ^ Jones, Lindsay H. (February 5, 2018). "Super Bowl 2018: Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  8. ^ George, David (February 7, 2018). "Roster Moves: Eagles Bring Back Six For 2018". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  9. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 1, 2018). "Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Sign Free Agent WR Dontrelle Inman; Place WR Marcus Johnson On IR". Colts.com. October 16, 2018.
  11. ^ Walker, Andrew (November 13, 2018). "Roster Moves: Colts Elevate CB D.J. Killings To Active Roster; Place DE Carroll Phillips On IR". Colts.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  12. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Sign C Josh Andrews; Place CB D.J. Killings On IR". Colts.com. November 20, 2018.
  13. ^ "Packers place RB Aaron Jones on IR". Packers.com. December 18, 2018.
  14. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Sign Three To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  15. ^ Alper, Josh (May 17, 2019). "Colts sign Isaiah Johnson, waive D.J. Killings". NBCSports.com. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  16. ^ "Raiders sign cornerback D.J. Killings". Raiders.com. May 30, 2019.
  17. ^ "Raiders claim cornerback Hamp Cheevers". Raiders.com. August 11, 2019.
  18. ^ Alper, Josh (April 16, 2020). "Daniel Carlson, Nathan Peterman sign tenders with Raiders". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  19. ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 08.03.20". Raiders.com. August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  20. ^ Simmons, Myles (March 1, 2021). "Raiders cut Ukeme Eligwe, Jeremiah Valoaga, and D.J. Killings". NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  21. ^ "Stamps sign DJ Killings". Stampeders.com. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  22. ^ "D.J. Killings". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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