Darius Kilgo
American football player (born 1991)
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Darius Kilgo (born December 14, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.
Matthews, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | December 14, 1991 Matthews, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 319 lb (145 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Weddington (Matthews) | ||||
| College | Maryland | ||||
| NFL draft | 2015: 6th round, 203rd overall pick | ||||
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Professional career
Denver Broncos (first stint)
Kilgo was selected in the sixth round (203rd overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2015 NFL draft.[1] During his rookie campaign in 2015, Kilgo appeared in nine games making six tackles and a pass defended. He was a part of the Broncos #1 defense in the NFL during the 2015 season. In the 2015 season, Kilgo and the Broncos made Super Bowl 50. Kilgo was inactive for the game.[2] On February 7, 2016, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[3] On November 25, 2016, Kilgo was released by the Broncos.[4]
New England Patriots (first stint)
Kilgo was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on November 28, 2016.[5] He was released by the Patriots on December 8, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6][7] He remained on the practice squad for the remainder of the season. Kilgo's Patriots won Super Bowl LI by a score of 34–28 over the Atlanta Falcons.[8]
On February 7, 2017, Kilgo signed a futures contract with the Patriots.[9] On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Patriots and signed to the practice squad the next day, only to be released the following day.[10][11][12]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 8, 2017, Kilgo was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[13]
Houston Texans
On January 30, 2018, Kilgo signed a reserve/future contract with the Houston Texans.[14] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] He was released on September 11, 2018.
Tennessee Titans
On September 18, 2018, Kilgo was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on September 28, 2018.[18]
On April 29, 2019, Kilgo was waived by the Titans.[19]
Detroit Lions
On May 2, 2019, Kilgo was signed by the Detroit Lions.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2019.[21]
New England Patriots (second stint)
Kilgo signed with the Patriots on August 11, 2020.[22] He was released on August 22, 2020.[23]
Denver Broncos (second stint)
On October 3, 2020, Kilgo was signed to the Broncos practice squad.[24] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 3, 2020,[25] and restored to the practice squad on December 16.[26] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[27]
Arizona Cardinals
On August 9, 2021, Kilgo signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[28] He was waived on August 16.[29]