Kevin Toliver

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Kevin Toliver
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Toliver with the Chicago Bears 2018
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-24) November 24, 1995 (age 28)
Marrero, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Trinity Christian Academy
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College: LSU
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:32
Pass deflections:4

Kevin Toliver II (born November 24, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		10 reps
All values from NFL Combine [9]

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
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGPGSTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
CombTotalAstSackPDIntYdsAvgTDsFFFR
2018 CHI 151161420.02200.0000
2019 CHI 151131220.02000.0000
2020 DEN 203310.00100.0000
Total322592950.048550.0000
Source: NFL.com

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  2. ↑ "Trinity Christian defensive back Kevin Toliver commits to LSU". jacksonville.com. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
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  5. ↑ "Kevin Toliver II 2016 Player Statistics". cfbstats.com. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  6. ↑ "These LSU freshmen played a major role in Tigers' dominant win over BYU". The Advocate. September 2, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Kevin Toliver II 2017 Player Statistics". cfbstats.com. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  8. ↑ "LSU cornerback Kevin Toliver makes 2018 NFL Draft decision". NOLA.com. January 8, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
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  12. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  13. ↑ "Broncos Sign Ex-Fangio CB Kevin Toliver to Practice Squad, per Report". SI.com. September 6, 2020.
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