Kevin Toliver
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Kevin Toliver
| image = Kevin Toliver 2018.png
| alt =
| caption = Toliver with the Chicago Bears 2018
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| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|24}}
| birth_place = Marrero, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 192
| high_school = Trinity Christian Academy
(Jacksonville, Florida)
| college = LSU
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams = * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Houston Roughnecks ({{XFL Year|2024}})*
- San Antonio Brahmas ({{UFL Year|2024}})*
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| statvalue1 = 32
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
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| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 4
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
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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.{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2014/preseason-all-usa-watch-kevin-toliver-ii|title=ALL-USA preseason watch: Trinity Christian cornerback Kevin Toliver II|date=August 8, 2014 }}
He committed to play football for the LSU Tigers on November 5, 2012, as a sophomore in high school.{{cite web|url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/high-schools/2012-11-05/story/trinity-christian-defensive-back-kevin-toliver-commits-lsu|title=Trinity Christian defensive back Kevin Toliver commits to LSU|publisher=jacksonville.com|access-date=January 12, 2018}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbstats.com/2015/player/365/1071143/index.html|title=Kevin Toliver II 2015 Player Statistics|publisher=cfbstats.com|access-date=January 12, 2018}}
In 2016, as a sophomore, Toliver only played in seven games, missing the last five games due to a shoulder injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.lsunow.com/daily/back-healthy-toliver-hoping-for-consistent-junior-season/article_5cc868a2-0db1-11e7-8bac-e3918b3f92bb.html|title=Back healthy, Toliver hoping for consistent junior season|date=March 20, 2017 |publisher=The Daily Reveille|access-date=January 12, 2018}} In those seven games, he made 21 total tackles.{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbstats.com/2016/player/365/1071143/index.html|title=Kevin Toliver II 2016 Player Statistics|publisher=cfbstats.com|access-date=January 12, 2018}}
As a junior in 2017, Toliver played in 12 of LSU's 13 games, missing only their season opener against BYU.{{cite web|url=http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_5cc6e3ba-905b-11e7-be2f-d7be3aedbc37.html|title=These LSU freshmen played a major role in Tigers' dominant win over BYU|date=September 2, 2017 |publisher=The Advocate|access-date=January 12, 2018}} In 12 games, he compiled 28 tackles, one interception, one sack, two forced fumbles and 10 pass deflections.{{cite web|url=http://www.cfbstats.com/2017/player/365/1071143/index.html|title=Kevin Toliver II 2017 Player Statistics|publisher=cfbstats.com|access-date=January 12, 2018}} 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).{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2018/01/lsu_football_nfl_draft_kevin_t.html|title=LSU cornerback Kevin Toliver makes 2018 NFL Draft decision|date=January 8, 2018 |publisher=NOLA.com|access-date=January 12, 2018}}
Professional career
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| height in = 2
| weight = 192
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| arm span = 30+1/8
| hand span = 9+3/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web|title=Kevin Toliver|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kevin-toliver?id=32462018-0002-5602-237a-bc5ac3c609da|website=NFL|access-date=April 28, 2018}}
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=Chicago Bears=
Toliver signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2018.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Bears ink 15 undrafted rookie free agents|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Roster-Moves-Bears-ink-15-undrafted-rookie-free-agents/c9cc7442-1038-4858-af69-dce86c95bed7|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=May 10, 2018}} Toliver made his first NFL start on September 30, 2018 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and recorded 7 tackles.{{cite news|last=Biggs|first=Brad|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-spt-bears-kevin-toliver-undrafted-free-agents-20181012-story.html|title=Kevin Toliver the latest example of Bears identifying and developing undrafted rookies|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=December 6, 2019}}
On September 5, 2020, Toliver was waived by the Bears.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-chicago-bears-announce-53-man-roster|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=September 5, 2020}}
=Denver Broncos=
On September 8, 2020, Toliver was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos.{{cite web|title=Broncos Sign Ex-Fangio CB Kevin Toliver to Practice Squad, per Report|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/mhh-insiders/broncos-sign-ex-fangio-cb-kevin-toliver-to-practice-squad-per-report|website=SI.com|date=September 6, 2020}} 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.{{cite news |author=DiLalla, Aric |title=Broncos elevate RB LeVante Bellamy, CB Kevin Toliver II to active roster |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-rb-levante-bellamy-cb-kevin-toliver-ii-to-active-roster |website=DenverBroncos.com |date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=October 6, 2020}} He was signed to the active roster on November 5, 2020.{{cite web|title=Broncos promote CB Kevin Toliver II to active roster|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-cb-kevin-toliver-ii-to-active-roster|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 5, 2020}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2020. He was released on January 4, 2021.{{cite news |author=DiLalla, Aric |title=Broncos sign CB Parnell Motley off 49ers' practice squad, activate Jeff Driskel from Reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-cb-parnell-motley-off-49ers-practice-squad-activate-jeff-driskel-fr |website=DenverBroncos.com |date=December 16, 2020 |access-date=February 2, 2021}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
On November 23, 2021, Toliver was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign Three Players to Practice Squad, Including a Quarterback|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-three-players-to-practice-squad-including-a-quarterback|author=Brown, Clifton|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=November 23, 2021|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124032305/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-three-players-to-practice-squad-including-a-quarterback|url-status=dead}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 10, 2022.{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Deals|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-deals|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=January 10, 2022|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=January 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112055048/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-deals|url-status=dead}} He was waived on May 26.
=Indianapolis Colts=
On February 22, 2023, Toliver signed with the Indianapolis Colts.{{cite web|title=Colts Sign CB Kevin Toliver II|url=https://www.colts.com/news/kevin-toliver-signed-free-agent-cornerback-bears-broncos-lsu-transactions|website=Colts.com|date=February 22, 2023}} He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the next day.{{cite web|title=Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-reserve-pup-list-roster-moves-transactions-53-man-roster|author=Stankevitz, JJ|website=Colts.com|date=August 29, 2023}}{{cite web|title=Colts sign 16 to practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-mike-strachan-amari-rodgers-juwann-winfree-signed-wide-receiver|website=Colts.com|date=August 30, 2023}}{{cite web|title=Colts sign DE Jake Martin, waive G Arlington Hambright; sign WR Racey McMath to practice squad, release CB Kevin Toliver II from practice squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/jake-martin-signed-racey-mcmath-wide-receiver-practice-squad-roster-moves|website=Colts.com|date=August 31, 2023}}
= Houston Roughnecks =
On October 18, 2023, Toliver signed a Letter of Intent with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.{{Cite web |title=22 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-latest-news/22-players-sign-letters-of-intent-with-xfl |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}} 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).{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}
= San Antonio Brahmas =
On January 5, 2024, Toliver was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.{{Cite web |title=UFL - Team Rosters |url=https://www.theufl.com/rosters |access-date=2024-01-08 |website=TheUFL.com |language=en-us |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122174035/http://www.theufl.com/rosters |url-status=dead }} He was removed from the roster on February 26, 2024.{{Cite web |title=San Antonio Brahmas Roster |url=https://www.theufl.com/teams/san-antonio/roster |access-date=2024-02-27 |website=www.theufl.com |language=en}}
= NFL career statistics =
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" |
| colspan="2"|Legend |
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| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league |
| Bold
| Career high |
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Team ! rowspan="2" |GP ! rowspan="2" |GS ! colspan="4" |Tackles ! colspan="5" |Interceptions ! colspan="2" |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 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2" |Total
! 32 | 2 | 59 | 29 | 5 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| colspan="15"|Source: [http://www.nfl.com/player/kevintoliver/2558067/careerstats NFL.com] |
References
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External links
- [http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209848569 LSU Tigers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112214747/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209848569 |date=January 12, 2018 }}
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Category:Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida
Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:LSU Tigers football players
Category:Chicago Bears players
Category:Denver Broncos players
Category:Baltimore Ravens players
Category:Indianapolis Colts players