The Chargers are absolutely loaded at corner. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested usersNFL and PFF player stats for Seattle Seahawks DI Dre'Mont Jones on Pro Football Focus. Following the 53-man roster deadline, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed cornerback Desmond. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the team is expected to sign former Houston CB Desmond King. 1 cornerback, Bradley. PITTSBURGH — When he came out of Iowa in 2017, Desmond King thought he would be a Pittsburgh Steeler. Additionally, King had 28 run stops, but he did have 13 missed tackles (13. Weight 198. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports. He has the best. PFF: Mitch Trubisky the Worst QB in NFL in Week 8. DOB 1995-09-16 ( 28. Houston Texans. The Steelers had 68 snaps of defense. 1 PFF grade, and totaled 8. “I think it continued even into this morning”, he added, with the signing of veteran free agent CB Desmond King. 8 in 2019, which is down from 90. Desmond King’s decline in performance for the LA Chargers in 2019. CFB Player Bracket: Jourdan Lewis vs. Desmond King: Jalen Pitre: Jimmie Ward: 29: AZ: Antonio Hamilton: Marco Wilson:. Weight 207. Desmond King is expected to sign with Pittsburgh on the 53-man roster, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. According to PFF, Okoronkwo had a career-best 79. King was all-pro in 2018. King received elite grades from PFF in 2017 and 2018. In fact, his grade of 91. According to Braxton Howard from Pro Football Focus, if there were a best undrafted free agent from the Texans’ class, it would have to be former Auburn tackle Kilian Zierer, who posted a 69. 41 votes, 13 comments. Round 5. That’s where he’s at his best. Multiple reports indicate that the Texans will release King as part of their cuts to get down to 53 players on Tuesday. The current roster includes future NFL talent in Cooper DeJean, Xavier Nwankpa, Jermari Harris, and Quinn Schulte. 5 sacks with 193 combined tackles. “2nd-year CB Desmond King is the proud owner of the league's 2nd-highest coverage grade among cornerbacks. There was a point in time where Desmond Trufant looked as if he’d be one of the elite cornerbacks in the NFL. Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder is one of the most accomplished QBs available in the 2022 NFL Draft class and could end up as a first-round pick. King finished the season ranked 14th among 121 qualified cornerbacks with an 86. 6) Height 5' 10". Arguably the top playmaker outside of Justin Reid in the Houston Texans’ secondary, Desmond King II sure provided an impact here and there in 2021. Round 3. Jan 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) runs with the ball after a Texans interception during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG. PFF’s WR/CB matchup chart projects Downs and Thomas to square off on 44 of 47 snaps, giving Downs a poor 14. Subscribe Today, Use DOMINATE for $20 off!Thomas’ strong 2022 play led general manager Nick Caserio to waive cornerback Desmond King II (65. PFF's Ben Cooper explains why this is just par for the course for promising young cornerback. That is why Houston is still a middle-of-the-pack unit despite some early-career struggles from Stingley and Pitre. Biggest mismatch: Chargers cornerback Desmond King vs. Speed —. College Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Grading Tennessee Titans' trade for CB Desmond King II. com. The rookie from ASU has broken up one pass and snagged two interceptions across 18 targets in coverage. Pittman is fresh off delivering one of the plays of the night against Baltimore on Monday Night Football, and he has become Carson Wentz‘s top target while T. Published August 29, 2023 06:26 AM. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former All-Pro defensive back Desmond King, Thursday, Aug. Draft Year 2011. Oct 27, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Desmond King (20) warms up before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. 5. [email protected] @PFF_Texans: The five highest-graded Texans against the 49ers ⬇️ 1. 6 before coming off the boil and failing to find that same production. Weight 205. Reed: 90. King is a huge, huge get for Jon Robinson and company. Desmond King Football Player #52798. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Saquon Barkley. DOB 1995-05-05 ( 28. The Houston Texans were able to keep another one of their free agents, agreeing to terms with defensive back Desmond King on a two-year contract (per ESPN's Adam Schefter). 3) Height 5' 10". PFF Elite Stat: King ranks third among rookies with a 5. Former. Desmond King II player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, and more on NBC Sports. Draft Year 2015. 104K subscribers in the Chargers community. Weight 194. By PFF. Against the same Browns team that the Steelers trusted Robinson to start the game against last year, Robinson didn’t play a single snap of defense for the Steelers in their 13-10 Week 11 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Free Agent profile for CB Desmond King II. 03. King had 523 pass snaps (11th), and 12 pass rushes (T-27th). PITTSBURGH (AP) —. Bates excelled against the run last season, earning an 88. Weight 196. 8 and totaled eight passes defended. With the NFL Draft and free agency having come and gone, we’ll break down all sorts of fantasy-relevant questions entering the 2018 season. The Texans quietly boast a secondary with five starting-caliber cornerbacks as they look to run new head coach Lovie Smith’s Tampa 2 defense. 3) Height 6' 1". King is a slot corner who was named a 2018 first-team All-Pro and offers depth behind Houston's No. He re-signed with the Texans’ practice squad. Quarterback Desmond Ridder made some major strides, throwing for a career-best 329 passing yards with zero turnovers. Is Desmond King realistically the second best corner in the NFL? No. Weight 200. It wasn’t only Robert Alford that had a down year in 2018. 4 PFF grade. Roberts played every single one of the team’s 75 defensive snaps. — Desmond E. 2) Height 6' 4". 54. Peter king and Larry king. 5) The Texans are starting two rookies in their secondary in Derek Stingley Jr. Draft Year 2022. Weight 187. Pro Football Focus listed three players that each team should build around, and Falcons QB Desmond Ridder was not among them. 46. 0 in six games this season, but to take it one step further, King has posted the highest grade of any slot corner since 2017, and he’s tied for the highest grade among all corners in that span. Weight 213. Texans sign CBs Desmond King and Vernon Hargreaves for secondary depth. The 2018 All-Pro was a. Speed —. Round 1. In 2020, he ranked in the 34th percentile in. If you go back to his days in college, he had almost 10. King, 28, was released by the Texans on Tuesday. 1 cornerback of 2017, in. 7 grade. 4 PFF grade in 2020) isn’t able to stay healthy for the third straight year,. Green Bay Packers. That called for him to earn base salaries of $2. But for whatever reason, that all went out the window last week against the Green Bay Packers. 2 grade according to PFF. King wasn’t a part of the rotation before the injury to Jenkins occurred. 5 sacks with 193 combined tackles. 1. 5 million guaranteed. 2 grade on defense last. King, 28, spent the last two seasons with the Houston Texans, intercepting five passes and recovering two fumbles. 31, 2023, fortifying their secondary on the eve of the regular season. 5 overall grade. Check out the Falcons’ 20 highest-graded offensive players below. Pairing these two data points gives us a great sense of King’s strengths and areas to improve from 2022. 2 grade on defense last. Round —. Draft Team Los Angeles Chargers. Desmond King II is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. Draft Team New England Patriots. 2) Height 6' 2". 2 is the best among all slot corners since 2017. Hey guys, Saints fan here. Running back Bijan Robinson was as good as advertised, quarterback Desmond Ridder looked sharp and wide receiver Drake London had the catch of the game. When was Desmond Trufant born? Desmond Trufant was born on September 10, 1990. honorary Chief Desmond King. Veteran defensive back Desmond King agreed to a one-year,. College Arizona Wildcats. King’s overall defensive PFF grade of 73. The rookie from ASU has broken up one pass and snagged two interceptions across 18 targets in coverage. CIN) -120. King finished the 2022 season with a solid 73. Draft Year 2022. But they still won seven games including a 2-2 record when Ridder started the final four games of the season. Speed —. 3 pass-rush rate (24th), while King was at 2. He posted back to back overall PFF grades of 85. S Ronnie Hickman. The place to discuss all NFL related thingsYou'll get PFF grades, position breakdowns, betting predictions, accuracy data and more, making it the only resource you'll need to prepare for the 2021 college football season. The veteran defensive back compiled 89 total tackles, two interceptions, and eight defended. Ridder earned the offense’s highest Pro Football Focus grade in Week 5. 1 CB CB2: Jason Verrett – PFF's No. PFF’s 2023 NFL free agency rankings offer three-year player grades, updated contract information, in-depth player analysis and PFF’s newly developed Wins Above Replacement metric for all of the top NFL free agents. Selection 90. However, his connection with QB Desmond Ridder needs some work, and the low passing volume for the Falcons at just 25 attempts per game over the first two weeks remains a concern for expectations of any level of consistency moving forward. Draft Team Denver Broncos. CIN) -120. 2023-2023. King’s career has trended in the wrong direction since making a splash with PFF grades north of 85. Cornerback Desmond King is back in Houston. College USC Trojans. . A Subreddit for all talk about the Los Angeles Chargers, part of the NFL in the…Houston Texans. 6) Height 5' 9". Where was Desmond Trufant born? Desmond Trufant was born in Tacoma, WA. NBC Sports’ Chris Simms. O/U Passing Touchdowns (vs. Desmond Trufant (38. Rayshawn Jenkins : led the team in interceptions with three; PFF graded him 63. 66. He recorded two interceptions, eight passes defensed, and 10. Pro Football Focus spent the past week releasing its’ Top 101 Players of 2018 and the Chargers landed a five players on the list, four of them within the top 35 and three of the five making their. Will Levis. View the profile of Houston Texans Cornerback Shaquill Griffin on ESPN. He did bounce back with the highest defensive PFF performance against the Saints, but they don’t have nearly the offensive weapons as the Dolphins. 3 last year (32nd). Speed 5. Let's get right into it and start with the secondary. This mostly jives with PFF but PFF really likes the Chiefs 2023 secondary ranking them 7th in their preseason. College Florida Gators. S Justin Simmons. Richardson finished 47th out of 112 qualifiers according. The former Iowa standout did not take long to make a name for himself in his rookie year, and he has taken his game another step further in 2018. 6. DOB 2001-07-24 ( 22. King’s career has trended in the wrong direction since making a splash with PFF grades north of 85. 8 and totaled eight passes defended. Chargers are trading Desmond King II to the Titans, per @AdamSchefter. 7-ranked. McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. King confirmed those reports with a social media post thanking Houston. PFF stats to know: Desmond King. 3 last year (32nd). High School: Participated in football and track & field at De La Salle High School. College Ferris State. Weight 200. Business, Economics, and Finance. Quite the bargain for a 26-year-old player who has earned 85. Round 5. Draft Year 2018. King earned just a 45. King is a 6-4, 260-pounder who recorded four sacks last season. 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Houston Texans select Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton at No. Six years later, it all comes full circle as King realizes what he calls ‘a dream’ of playing for the team. Round 1. DOB 1997-05-25 ( 26. DOB 1995-04-08 ( 28. Round 2. Dec 3, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Desmond King (20) runs a kickoff back during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at StubHub Center. Skip navigation. More. Check the standings at the end - if you've won or placed into a paying position, you'll be awarded Reignmakers prizes such as cash, experiences & packs to fuel your digital player card collection in our ultimate season long fantasy game! Build teams with player NFTs and compete against others for cash prizes. NFL and PFF player stats for Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes on Pro Football Focus. Round 2. 1 spot: The Giants trade up with Arizona to select USC's Caleb Williams. He is actually a pretty damn good slot corner (73. Defensive coordinators want their 3-techniques playing in the offensive backfield and there is no better way to do this than with a swift first step. Latest on DB Desmond King including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL. Find out about Desmond King (footballplayer)- In4fp, Ii, Pff, Nfl, Iowa, Stats, Texans, Oxford, College, Contract, Chargers, Madden Rating and more. 5 million in 1999 and 2000, respectively. DOB 1994-01-07 ( 29. 1 CB in 2014-2015 in % of snaps w/positive grade By contrast, Desmond King II is the league’s best-graded player when lined up in the slot since the start of the 2018 season. per PFF. Desmond King II, the Texans' starting cornerback, has one of the NFL's most team-friendly contracts in 2023, according to Bleacher Report. Tank Dell had highest PFF grade for Texans receivers in preseason Week 1. DOB 1991-06-18 ( 32. Atlanta Falcons. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL and NCAA player performance data. 1 million), Edge Jordan. Let's not sugarcoat it — the Texans. In this conversation. Indianapolis Colts: Nyheim Hines: RB:. 26, 2021. 3 4. 47 votes, 28 comments. Speed —. Business, Economics, and Finance. 9) S Jalen Pitre (54. The one quality most associated with the 3-technique position is quickness. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. After struggling in coverage the last couple of seasons, King recorded a PFF. With little money to spend, cheap veteran cornerbacks should be on Arizona’s mind. King is entering his seventh NFL season, a fifth-round product. Las Vegas Raiders. He noted that he was recently on 93. 2) Height 6' 2". Once again, we are discussing a painful 30-6 blowout loss, in embarrassing fashion to the. By now, you're well aware that the Titans traded for Desmond King yesterday. View the profile of Las Vegas Raiders Cornerback Desmond Trufant on ESPN. A good deal of this ranking hinges on Jeff Okudah looking more like the player who ranked fourth on PFF’s draft board back in 2020 and less like the one who’s allowed a career 121. Despite it being a passable. King appeared in 33 games for. Arguably the top playmaker outside of Justin Reid in the Houston Texans’ secondary, Desmond King II sure provided an impact here and there in 2021. He followed up that hot start with solid, yet unspectacular, grades of 70. Using data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and Sports Info. NOW PLAYING video Top touchdowns | Week 8 Watch the top touchdowns from. The 2021 College Football All-AAC Team. King II (@blaqbadger14) September 21, 2020. 1 CB CB2: Jason Verrett – PFF's No. NFL and PFF player stats for Houston Texans CB Desmond King II on Pro Football Focus. Related Items: Cleveland Browns, Desmond King II, Dez Fitzpatrick, Dylan Cook. The key for the Falcons will be second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder, who will look to improve. In six seasons, he picked off nine passes, two returned for touchdowns. Offensive Grade: 77. Which cornerback will come out on top? Fantasy football rankings and projections for Pittsburgh Steelers CB Desmond King II Los Angeles Chargers' Desmond King made Pro Football Focus' Team of the Week with a 67. Nasir Adderley played 76. The Houston Texans only had 32 sacks last season, a. King had 523 pass snaps (11th), and 12 pass rushes (T-27th). Only Desmond King has a higher PFF grade than him over the past three seasons, and Robey-Coleman has slightly better coverage numbers. Sullivan had a 3. San Francisco 49ers. 2; King’s first season with the Texans in 2021 was his worst as an NFL player, as he. The Falcons selected Desmond Ridder to seemingly replace Matt Ryan as the team’s franchise quarterback, and the folks over at PFF hold him in high regard. DE Isaiah McGuire. 4 percent miss rate). College UAB Blazers. He leads all cornerbacks in PFF coverage grade heading into Week 6. Draft Year 2022. Desmond King: CB: Desmond King: CB: If Roberts is cut, this is wide open, but King seems the most likely and got some work in preseason. — PFF (@PFF) November 2, 2020 Statistically speaking, Desmond King II is one of the best slot defenders in the league, and he also took a healthy amount of snaps at safety in 2020. He played college football at Iowa, and was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. College Marshall Thundering Herd. Position fit: Cornerback, best in zone coverage, or safety. NCB: Desmond King II S: Eric Murray S:. CBSSports. A day after setting their initial 53-man active roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers began to tweak it by reportedly signing versatile former All-Pro cornerback Desmond King. in making that happen. 3) Height 5' 11". Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (85) reacts after making a reception during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium. College Central Arkansas Bears. 5 TDs for King Kedon Slovis. Check out the team’s top 20 PFF grades from Sunday’s win. Weight 188. Speed —. Veteran cornerback Desmond King is moving on from the Texans. College Iowa Hawkeyes. 53 votes, 38 comments. By now, you’re well aware that the Titans traded for Desmond King yesterday. 6. , Saturday, Oct. In addition to his poor PFF grade, Sullivan has 4 combined tackles and 1 pass defense this season. Pitts has significant upside as a receiver, as evidenced by his career average of 14. In short, Stewart’s new money average after signing his extension on May 13, 1999, was. Things turned around in his final two starts. College Kansas Jayhawks. 4 on PFF. CB1: Casey Hayward – PFF's No. Cornerback Desmond King would fit very well in Head Coach Vic Fangio’s defense with the Denver Broncos. 7 (133rd/269 QB) Run Grade: 61. Round —. Things often get even more complicated when adding IDPs to the mix, but fear not, as PFF’s fantasy team of Nathan Jahnke and Jon Macri have combined their offense and IDP dynasty rankings to come. Potential Cuts: S Eric Murray (saves $5. a 6-foot-3 cornerback has ever run at the. All-Pros. 8 million), CB Jimmy Moreland (saves $2. Desmond King officially signs, Steelers add to the practice squad. DOB 1993-04-06 ( 30. With the annual NFL scouting combine now right around the corner, Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus released his latest mock of the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Wednesday and he has. The heights of 3-techniques vary wildly across the board, although shorter tackles are often pigeonholed as 3's. 1 month ago The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their defense, signing recently released cornerback Desmond King II. Desmond King II earned the first team Flex position for his work as the league’s best slot cornerback and Derwin James was second-team safety as a rookie. a sixth for desmond king is just absurd — not convinced you wouldn't get a better comp pick if you just let him walk — Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) November 2, 2020. 2 and a coverage score of 90. By Sam Monson. 2. . The Packers are thin in the secondary position with Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander sidelined with a shoulder injury. Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots. 4 PFF grade. CB1: Casey Hayward – PFF's No. com. Highest 3-year PFF grades on defense from the 2017 NFL Draft 1. Posted on October 3, 2023 at 12:00 am. Texans To Release LB Christian Kirksey, CB Desmond King, TE Nick Vannett. The Texans are releasing former All-Pro cornerback Desmond King in the latest of a surprising series of roster moves. 1:40 PM. 8 passer rating into his coverage. View the profile of Houston Texans Cornerback Desmond King II on ESPN. The Texans released slot cornerback Desmond King and veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey on Monday, sources told. Draft Year 2017. He appeared in all 17 games with 13 starts for Houston last year, playing 78 percent of the team’s defensive snaps. Notable Free Agents: S Justin Reid, DI Maliek Collins, QB Tyrod Taylor, CB Desmond King II, TE Jordan Akins. Nov 6, 2018 Los Angeles Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers once again have the highest-graded cornerback in the NFL, but this year, its second-year corner Desmond King. He is actually a pretty damn good slot corner (73. Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade (26) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (13) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. 8 as a kickoff returner and 12. CB Desmond King II. Caleb Williams is the top player in all of the sport, but the. College Minnesota Golden Gophers. Desmond King II, CB. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. Jacksonville Jaguars. That’s the kind of versatility Peas covets, on top of being two positions of need for the Falcons. Career game from Texans WR Noah Brown earned top PFF grade. PFF polled NFL sources earlier this year to find out whether they’d prefer Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert long-term. 8 (157th out of 308 QB) Pass Grade: 70. 5 million), OT Marcus Cannon (saves $5. 2) S Jimmie Ward (80. Under new head coach DeMeco Ryans, Stingley will have every opportunity to. Should the Vikings Explore a Trade for Chargers Cornerback Desmond King?. The NFL Network reported. College Nebraska Cornhuskers. King II’s t hree interceptions were tied. undefined. In fact, he might be the best in the class in this regard. Desmond Trufant is 33 years old. C Luke Wypler. The Steelers are adding a veteran cornerback. 7-plus overall PFF grades in half of his four NFL seasons. NCB: Desmond King II S: Eric Murray S:. 1. Speed —. 6 before coming off the. Draft Year 2018. Green Bay Packers. 0. Why The Packers Should Pursue Desmond King. Note. The Piesman Trophy unofficially retired (as in. Even with that improvement, Ridder is still well.