Khalil Dorsey

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Khalil Dorsey
No. 30 – Detroit Lions
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-31) March 31, 1998 (age 26)
Ontario, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Colony (Ontario, California)
College: Northern Arizona (2016–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:27
Return yards:403
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Khalil Isaiah Dorsey (born March 31, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career at Northern Arizona.

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College career

YearTeamGTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
CombSoloAstSackIntYdsAvgLngTDsPDFFFRYdsTD
2016 NAU 114733141.0200.000110000
2017 NAU 124929200.0331.03090000
2018 NAU 10332580.03103.310091000
2019 NAU 116852160.0000.000122000
Total [1] 44197139581.08131.6100413000

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(1.75 m)		181 lb
(82 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		7+3⁄4 in
(0.20 m)
All values from Pro Day [2]

Baltimore Ravens

Dorsey signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020. [3] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, [4] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. [5] Dorsey was elevated to the active roster on September 28 for the team's week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [6] He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. [7] Dorsey was promoted to the active roster on October 9. [8] He was placed on injured reserve on November 10. [9] Dorsey was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 28, [10] and moved back to injured reserve three days later. [11]

On August 16, 2021, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve. [12]

During rehabilitation for his injuries, Dorsey has won praise for his volunteer work in the community. [13]

New York Giants

On May 18, 2022, Dorsey signed with the New York Giants. [14] He was waived by the Giants on August 30. [15]

Detroit Lions

On December 15, 2022, Dorsey was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 9, 2023. On September 16, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. [16] [17] He was activated on October 14. In Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, Dorsey was part of a trick play in which he caught a 31–yard fake punt pass from Jalen Reeves-Maybin to keep the Lions' drive alive. [18]

On October 27, 2024, Dorsey had a career–best 72–yard kick return in a blowout win against the Tennessee Titans. He made 14 appearances for Detroit in 2024, totaling 2 pass deflections and 14 combined tackles. On December 17, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ending his season. [19]

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References

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  2. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Khalil Dorsey College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ Valente, Tom (May 5, 2020). "Press Release: Ravens Sign Draft Pick Washington, Six Rookie Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  4. ↑ Mink, Ryan (September 5, 2020). "Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster Is Set". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  5. ↑ Brown, Clifton (September 6, 2020). "Ravens Announce 16-Man Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  6. ↑ Stevens, Matthew (September 28, 2020). "Ravens place Tavon Young on IR, bring up Jordan Richards, Terrell Bonds, Khalil Dorsey from practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  7. ↑ Oyefusi, Daniel (October 3, 2020). "Ravens promote CB Khalil Dorsey to active roster for second straight game". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  8. ↑ Mink, Ryan (October 9, 2020). "Ravens Promote Cornerback Khalil Dorsey to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. ↑ Brown, Clifton (November 10, 2020). "Ravens Sign Veteran Cornerback Tramon Williams". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  10. ↑ Brown, Clifton (November 28, 2020). "Six Ravens Added to Reserve/COVID-19 List". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  11. ↑ Mink, Ryan (December 1, 2020). "Ravens Add No New Players to COVID-19 List, Activate More Off It". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  12. ↑ Brown, Clifton (August 16, 2021). "Ravens Make Five Roster Moves Ahead of Deadline". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. ↑ "Mike Preston: Little-known Ravens CB Khalil Dorsey has the special gift of giving | COMMENTARY".
  14. ↑ Eisen, Michael (May 18, 2022). "Giants add 4 to defense in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
  15. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022". Giants.com.
  16. ↑ "Detroit Lions place Josh Paschal, Khalil Dorsey on IR". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. September 16, 2023.
  17. ↑ Booher, Christian (October 18, 2023). "Khalil Dorsey Details Overcoming Scary Illness". Sports Illustrated.
  18. ↑ "Watch: Detroit Lions extend drive with creative fake punt from own territory". freep.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Lions place Alim McNeil, Carlton Davis, Khalil Dorsey on IR". nbcsports.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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