K. J. Osborn

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K. J. Osborn
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Osborn with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022
Profile
Position Wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1997-06-10) June 10, 1997 (age 28)
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
College
NFL draft 2020: 5th round, 176th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions 165
Receiving yards 1,902
Receiving touchdowns 16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kendrick Ladell "K. J." Osborn Jr. [1] (born June 10, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls and Miami Hurricanes prior to being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Osborn has also been a member of the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders.

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Early life and college

Osborn is a native of Ypsilanti, Michigan and attended Lincoln High School before transferring to IMG Academy for his senior year. [2] Osborn played at SUNY Buffalo for three years. He had 96 catches for 1,490 yards and 12 touchdowns. Osborn earned second-team All-MAC honors in his last year at Buffalo. [2] He enrolled at the University of Miami as a graduate transfer in 2019. He led the Hurricanes with 50 receptions for 547 yards and five touchdowns, in addition to returning 16 punts for 255 yards (15.9 average) and 10 kickoffs for 201 yards (20.1 average). [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m)		203 lb
(92 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.48 s1.58 s2.61 s4.35 s7.00 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine [4] [5]

Minnesota Vikings

Osborn was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (176th pick) of the 2020 NFL draft. [3] [6]

In Week 6 of the 2021 season, Osborn caught the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime against the Carolina Panthers. In Week 14, Osborn had 3 receptions for 83 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins, in a 36–28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. [7]

Osborn finished the 2021 season with 655 receiving yards and seven touchdowns; both statistics ranked as third-most on the Vikings behind fellow wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. [8]

During Week 15 of the 2022 season against the Indianapolis Colts, Osborn finished with 157 receiving yards and a touchdown on 10 receptions. Trailing by 33 points, the Vikings came back and won 39–36 in overtime, the largest comeback in NFL history. [9] In Week 18, Osborn had his second-career 100+-yard game in the season finale against the Chicago Bears, finishing with 117 receiving yards on 5 receptions. [10]

He finished the 2023 season with 48 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns. [11]

New England Patriots

On March 19, 2024, Osborn signed with the New England Patriots. [12] He was waived on December 10, finishing his tenure with seven catches for 57 yards and a touchdown. [13]

Washington Commanders

Osborn with the Washington Commanders in 2025. Commanders vs. Ravens - 54752610378.jpg
Osborn with the Washington Commanders in 2025.

On December 11, 2024, Osborn was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders. [14]

On March 14, 2025, he re-signed with the Commanders on a one-year contract. [15] On August 26, Osborn was released due to roster cuts. [16]

Personal life

Osborn is a Christian. [17] On March 6, 2023, Osborn and three others rescued Nelson Thomas, a former contestant MTV's The Challenge , from a burning car in Austin, Texas. Thomas' leg was amputated as a result of the accident. [18] [19] [20]

References

  1. ↑ "College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Commencement". buffalo.access.preservica.com. University at Buffalo. May 19, 2019. p. 42. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Wickliffe, Greg (April 25, 2020). "Vikings select Ypsilanti native K. J. Osborn in fifth round of 2020 NFL Draft". MLive. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Vikings add CB Harrison Hand, WR K.J. Osborn in fifth round". Fox Sports . April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. ↑ "K.J. Osborn Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  5. ↑ "K.J. Osborn, Miami (FL), WR, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  6. ↑ Lenzi, Rachel (April 25, 2020). "Former UB receiver KJ Osborn drafted in fifth round by Vikings". Buffalo News. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings - December 9th, 2021". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2021 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Sports Reference . Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings - December 17th, 2022". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears - January 8th, 2023". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  11. ↑ "K.J. Osborn 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Patriots Sign Unrestricted Free Agent WR K.J. Osborn". Patriots.com. March 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ Simmons, Myles (December 10, 2024). "Patriots to waive WR K.J. Osborn". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ Selby, Zach. "Commanders claim WR K.J. Osborn off waivers". Commanders.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Commanders re-sign wide receiver KJ Osborn". NBC Sports. March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Commanders place Sam Cosmi on Reserve/PUP list; release 30 players". www.commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  17. ↑ Doering, Joshua (March 7, 2023). "Vikings WR KJ Osborn helps save Nelson Thomas from MTVs the Challenge; from burning car: 'God had us at the right place'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  18. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (March 7, 2023). "Vikings' K.J. Osborn helped save man from burning car in Texas". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  19. ↑ De la Fuente, Homero (March 7, 2023). "Minnesota Vikings' KJ Osborn says he and three others helped save a man's life by pulling him away from burning car". CNN. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  20. ↑ Maciborski, Walt (March 5, 2024). "Reality TV star Nelson Thomas renews faith, chooses amputation year after accident". CBS Austin. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
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