Micah Kiser
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Micah Kiser
| image = File:Micah Kiser.jpg
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| alt =
| caption = Kiser with the Virginia Cavaliers in 2017
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| number =
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|1|25}}
| birth_place = Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lb = 244
| high_school = Gilman (Baltimore)
| college = Virginia
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 147
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| status =
| highlights =
- First-team All-American (2017)
- William V. Campbell Trophy (2017)
- 3× First-team All-ACC (2015, 2016, 2017)
| statleague = NFL
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 100
| statlabel2 = Sacks
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| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 3
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
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| statlabel5 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue5 = 1
| statlabel6 = Fumble recoveries
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| statlabel7 = Touchdowns
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| pfr = K/KiseMi00
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Micah Kiser (born January 25, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers, and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 NFL draft. He has also played for the Denver Broncos.
Early life
Kiser attended the Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland. He committed to the University of Virginia to play college football.
College career
Kiser played college football for Virginia from 2013 to 2017.{{cite web | last=Walker | first=Childs | title=Former Gilman star Micah Kiser set to bring college career to fitting end in Military Bowl | website=Baltimore Sun | date=2017-12-24 | url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2017/12/24/former-gilman-star-micah-kiser-set-to-bring-college-career-to-fitting-end-in-military-bowl/ | access-date=2025-07-13}}[http://www.roanoke.com/sports/uva/decorated-uva-linebacker-kiser-comes-full-circle-in-college-finale/article_953f7194-be98-5c76-8ad8-c91779622e35.html Decorated UVa linebacker Kiser comes full circle in college finale] As a senior, he won the William V. Campbell Trophy and was named an All-American by the Sporting News.[http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21682010/virginia-linebacker-micah-kiser-wins-campbell-trophy-top-scholar-athlete Micah Kiser wins Campbell trophy as college football's top scholar-athlete][http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/micah-kiser-campbell-trophy-virginia-social-issues-masters-athletic-administration-charlottesville/5ybxl4vlggul154fra97qgovu Virginia's Micah Kiser future extends way past football, and it's just as exciting] During his career, he had 408 tackles, 19 sacks, and one interception.
Professional career
{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0+3/8
| weight = 238
| dash = 4.66
| ten split = 1.62
| twenty split = 2.71
| shuttle = 4.24
| cone drill = 7.05
| vertical = 35+1/2
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 1
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| wonderlic =
| arm span = 32
| hand span = 9+3/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web|title= 2019 Draft Scout: QB Rankings|publisher=Draft Scout
|url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127508&draftyear=2018&genpos=ILB}}
}}
=Los Angeles Rams=
Kiser was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (147th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Rams select Virginia ILB Micah Kiser|url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2018/4/28/17296204/2018-nfl-draft-prospects-los-angeles-rams-select-virginia-ilb-micah-kiser|website=TurfShowTimes.com|date=April 28, 2018|access-date=June 10, 2018}}
Kiser was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019.{{cite news |author=Han, Jamie |title=Rams trim roster down to 53 players |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-trim-roster-down-to-53-players |website=TheRams.com |date=August 31, 2019 |accessdate=August 31, 2019}}
In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kiser recorded a team high 16 tackles (11 solo) and forced a fumble on running back Miles Sanders which was recovered by teammate Kenny Young during the 37–19 win.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200phi.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was named the National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 2.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-bills-qb-josh-allen-among-players-of-the-week |title=Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Bills QB Josh Allen among Players of the Week |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 23, 2020 |website=www.nfl.com |access-date=September 23, 2020}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2020.{{cite news |author=DaSilva, Cameron |title=Rams place LB Micah Kiser on IR |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/26/rams-place-lb-micah-kiser-on-ir/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 26, 2020 |accessdate=January 1, 2021}} On December 30, 2020, Kiser was activated off of injured reserve.{{cite news |author=DaSilva, Cameron |title=Rams' Micah Kiser activated off IR, Andrew Whitworth returns to practice |url=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/30/rams-micah-kiser-andrew-whitworth-update-week-17/ |website=USAToday.com |date=December 30, 2020 |access-date=February 11, 2021}}
On August 31, 2021, Kiser was waived by the Rams and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Rams sign 14 players to practice squad|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-14-players-to-practice-squad|author=Jackson, Stu|website=TheRams.com|date=September 1, 2021}}
=Denver Broncos=
On September 22, 2021, Kiser was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Rams practice squad.{{cite web|title=Broncos sign LB Micah Kiser off Rams' practice squad, promote RB Damarea Crockett to active roster|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-lb-micah-kiser-off-rams-practice-squad-promote-rb-damarea-crockett-|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 22, 2021}} He was placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2021.{{cite web|title=Broncos acquire OLB Stephen Weatherly in trade with Vikings, place ILB Micah Kiser on IR|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-acquire-olb-stephen-weatherly-in-trade-with-vikings-place-ilb-micah-kise|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=October 23, 2021}} He was activated on December 11.{{cite web|title=Broncos activate Bryce Callahan, Michael Ojemudia, Micah Kiser from IR; place Malik Reed on Reserve/COVID-19 list|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-bryce-callahan-michael-ojemudia-micah-kiser-from-ir-place-malik|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 11, 2021}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
On March 21, 2022, Kiser signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.{{Cite web |date=March 21, 2022 |title=Raiders sign LB Micah Kiser |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-lb-micah-kiser-nfl-2022-free-agency |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=Raiders.com}} On August 1, 2022, Kiser was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Raiders sign LB Curtis Bolton; Place LB Micah Kiser on Reserve/Injured list |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-lb-curtis-bolton-place-lb-micah-kiser-on-reserve-injured-list |website=Raiders.com |access-date=August 1, 2022 |archive-date=August 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801212206/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-lb-curtis-bolton-place-lb-micah-kiser-on-reserve-injured-list |url-status=dead }}
References
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External links
- [http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/micah_kiser_853656.html Virginia Cavaliers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308165049/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/micah_kiser_853656.html |date=March 8, 2018 }}
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{{Dudley Award}}{{William V. Campbell Trophy}}
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Category:American football linebackers
Category:Players of American football from Baltimore
Category:Virginia Cavaliers football players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:Denver Broncos players