American football player (born 1995)
American football player
Kevin Toliver II (born November 24, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU.
Early years
Toliver attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. In high school he played quarterback and cornerback for Trinity Christian.[1]
He committed to play football for the LSU Tigers on November 5, 2012, as a sophomore in high school.[2]
College career
As a true freshman in 2015, Toliver played in all 12 of LSU's games, tallying 35 tackles, one interception, and five pass deflections.[3]
In 2016, as a sophomore, Toliver only played in seven games, missing the last five games due to a shoulder injury.[4] In those seven games, he made 21 total tackles.[5]
As a junior in 2017, Toliver played in 12 of LSU's 13 games, missing only their season opener against BYU.[6] In 12 games, he compiled 28 tackles, one interception, one sack, two forced fumbles and 10 pass deflections.[7] On January 8, 2018, Toliver announced that he would forgo his senior year in an effort to pursue a career in the National Football League (NFL).[8]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Toliver signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2018.[10] Toliver made his first NFL start on September 30, 2018 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and recorded 7 tackles.[11]
On September 5, 2020, Toliver was waived by the Bears.[12]
Denver Broncos
On September 8, 2020, Toliver was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos.[13] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, 2020, for the team's week 3 game against the Buccaneers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[14] He was signed to the active roster on November 5, 2020.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2020. He was released on January 4, 2021.[16]
Baltimore Ravens
On November 23, 2021, Toliver was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 10, 2022.[18] He was waived on May 26.
Indianapolis Colts
On February 22, 2023, Toliver signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[19] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the next day.[20][21][22]
Houston Roughnecks
On October 18, 2023, Toliver signed a Letter of Intent with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[23] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[24]
San Antonio Brahmas
On January 5, 2024, Toliver was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[25] He was removed from the roster on February 26, 2024.[26]
NFL career statistics
| Legend
|
|
|
Led the league
|
| Bold
|
Career high
|
| Year
|
Team
|
GP
|
GS
|
Tackles
|
Interceptions
|
Fumbles
|
| Comb |
Total |
Ast |
Sack |
PD |
Int |
Yds |
Avg |
TDs |
FF |
FR
|
| 2018 |
CHI
|
15 |
1 |
16 |
14 |
2 |
0.0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
| 2019 |
CHI
|
15 |
1 |
13 |
12 |
2 |
0.0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
| 2020 |
DEN
|
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
0.0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
| Total
|
32 |
2 |
59 |
29 |
5 |
0.0 |
4 |
8 |
55 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
| Source: NFL.com
|
