Kahlef Hailassie

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Kahlef Hailassie
No. 20 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position Safety
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-11-09) November 9, 2000 (age 24)
Elk Grove, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove)
College Oregon (2018–2019)
Western Kentucky (2021–2022)
NFL draft 2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles 8
Pass deflections 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kahlef Hailassie (born November 9, 2000) is an American professional football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

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College career

Hailassie played college football for the Oregon Ducks from 2018 to 2019 and for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers from 2021 to 2022. [1] He was named second-team all-conference for the Hilltoppers as a senior in 2022. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		193 lb
(88 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.19 s6.68 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		9 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 6, 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Hailassie to a three-year, $2.705 million contract as an undrafted free agent. [4] [5] He was waived at the final roster cuts on August 29. [6]

Cleveland Browns

On August 30, 2023, Hailassie was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. [7] He was waived on October 26, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. [8]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 16, 2025, Hailassie signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings. [9] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts. [10] Hailassie was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [11]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 17, 2025, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Hailassie from the Vikings' practice squad to their own active roster following the release of Darnell Savage. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Goldman, Charles (June 28, 2023). "Chiefs UDFA Spotlight: Western Kentucky CB Kahlef Hailassie". USA Today .
  2. ↑ Pool, Colton (April 27, 2023). "NFL Draft: Kahlef Hailassie From Western Kentucky Possesses Pro-Ready Skill Set". HERO Sports.
  3. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kahlef Hailassie College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ McMullen, Matt (May 6, 2023). "Here's a Look at the Chiefs' 2023 Undrafted Free Agent Class". Kansas City Chiefs. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Spotrac.com: Kahlef Hailassie contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ Wolfe, Damon (August 30, 2023). "Browns Make Surprise Waiver Claim". Sports Illustrated .
  8. ↑ "Browns activate G Wyatt Teller". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 26, 2024.
  9. ↑ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2025). "Vikings Sign Dozen-Plus Players to Futures Contracts for 2025". Vikings.com.
  10. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 26, 2025). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2025". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  11. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2025). "Vikings Begin Forming 2025 Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign S Kahlef Hailassie". Jaguars.com. Jacksonville Jaguars. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
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