Kevin Toliver Explained

Kevin Toliver
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:24 November 1995
Birth Place:Marrero, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:192
High School:Trinity Christian Academy
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:32
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:4
Statlabel5:Interceptions

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.[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

Chicago Bears

Toliver signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2018.[9] Toliver made his first NFL start on September 30, 2018 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and recorded 7 tackles.[10]

On September 5, 2020, Toliver was waived by the Bears.[11]

Denver Broncos

On September 8, 2020, Toliver was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos.[12] 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.[13] He was signed to the active roster on November 5, 2020.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2020. He was released on January 4, 2021.[15]

Baltimore Ravens

On November 23, 2021, Toliver was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 10, 2022.[17] He was waived on May 26.

Indianapolis Colts

On February 22, 2023, Toliver signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[18] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the next day.[19] [20] [21]

Houston Roughnecks

On October 18, 2023, Toliver signed a Letter of Intent with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[22] 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).[23]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 5, 2024, Toliver was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[24] He was removed from the roster on February 26, 2024.[25]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGPGSTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
Comb Total Ast Sack PD Int Yds Avg TDs FF FR
CHI15 1 16 14 2 0.0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
CHI15 1 13 12 2 0.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
DEN2 0 3 3 1 0.0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Total32 2 59 29 5 0.0 4 8 55 0.0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ALL-USA preseason watch: Trinity Christian cornerback Kevin Toliver II. August 8, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Trinity Christian defensive back Kevin Toliver commits to LSU. jacksonville.com. January 12, 2018.
  3. Web site: Kevin Toliver II 2015 Player Statistics. cfbstats.com. January 12, 2018.
  4. Web site: Back healthy, Toliver hoping for consistent junior season. March 20, 2017 . The Daily Reveille. January 12, 2018.
  5. Web site: Kevin Toliver II 2016 Player Statistics. cfbstats.com. January 12, 2018.
  6. Web site: These LSU freshmen played a major role in Tigers' dominant win over BYU. September 2, 2017 . The Advocate. January 12, 2018.
  7. Web site: Kevin Toliver II 2017 Player Statistics. cfbstats.com. January 12, 2018.
  8. Web site: LSU cornerback Kevin Toliver makes 2018 NFL Draft decision. January 8, 2018 . NOLA.com. January 12, 2018.
  9. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears ink 15 undrafted rookie free agents. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. May 10, 2018.
  10. News: Biggs. Brad. Kevin Toliver the latest example of Bears identifying and developing undrafted rookies. Chicago Tribune. October 12, 2018. December 6, 2019.
  11. Web site: Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. September 5, 2020.
  12. Web site: Broncos Sign Ex-Fangio CB Kevin Toliver to Practice Squad, per Report. SI.com. September 6, 2020.
  13. News: DiLalla, Aric . Broncos elevate RB LeVante Bellamy, CB Kevin Toliver II to active roster . DenverBroncos.com . September 26, 2020 . October 6, 2020.
  14. Web site: Broncos promote CB Kevin Toliver II to active roster. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. November 5, 2020.
  15. News: DiLalla, Aric . Broncos sign CB Parnell Motley off 49ers' practice squad, activate Jeff Driskel from Reserve/COVID-19 list . DenverBroncos.com . December 16, 2020 . February 2, 2021.
  16. Web site: Ravens Sign Three Players to Practice Squad, Including a Quarterback. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. November 23, 2021. November 24, 2021. November 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211124032305/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-three-players-to-practice-squad-including-a-quarterback. dead.
  17. Web site: Ravens Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Deals. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. January 10, 2022. January 12, 2022. January 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220112055048/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-sign-eight-players-to-reserve-future-deals. dead.
  18. Web site: Colts Sign CB Kevin Toliver II. Colts.com. February 22, 2023.
  19. Web site: Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster. Stankevitz, JJ. Colts.com. August 29, 2023.
  20. Web site: Colts sign 16 to practice squad. Colts.com. August 30, 2023.
  21. Web site: Colts sign DE Jake Martin, waive G Arlington Hambright; sign WR Racey McMath to practice squad, release CB Kevin Toliver II from practice squad. Colts.com. August 31, 2023.
  22. Web site: 22 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL . 2023-10-19 . www.xfl.com . en.
  23. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  24. Web site: UFL - Team Rosters . 2024-01-08 . TheUFL.com . en-us.
  25. Web site: San Antonio Brahmas Roster . 2024-02-27 . www.theufl.com . en.