Kalen DeLoach

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Kalen DeLoach
No. 46 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-28) November 28, 2000 (age 23)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Islands (Whitemarsh Island, Georgia)
College: Florida State (2019–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Kalen DeLoach (born November 28, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State.

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Early life

DeLoach attended Islands High School in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia. As a senior, he had 156 tackles, seven sacks and two sacks. [1] He was selected to play in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game. [2] DeLoach committed to Florida State University to play college football. [3] [4]

College career

In his first year at Florida State in 2019, DeLoach played in eight games and had three tackles. In 2020, he played in all nine games with one start and recorded seven tackles. He became a full-time starter in 2021, starting 11 of 12 games and finishing the season with 69 tackles, one sack and one interception. [5] DeLoach started all 13 games in 2022, recording 65 tackles and three sacks. He returned to Florida State as a starter in 2023. [6] [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+12 in
(1.82 m)
210 lb
(95 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
8+58 in
(0.22 m)
4.47 s1.59 s2.61 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

DeLoach signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. [10] He was also selected by the Arlington Renegades in the third round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [11] He was waived on August 27. [12]

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References

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  2. DeLoach gets Under Armour All-America jersey
  3. Florida State lands commitment from four-star linebacker Kalen DeLoach
  4. DeLoach commits to play at Florida State
  5. FSU football's Kalen DeLoach should make linebacker room dynamic beside Tatum Bethune
  6. What did Kalen DeLoach do with the football he intercepted to seal FSU's win over Florida?
  7. How family comes first for FSU football star and Savannah native Kalen DeLoach
  8. "Kalen DeLoach Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  9. "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kalen DeLoach College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  10. Smith, Scott (May 10, 2024). "Bucs Beef Up Rookie Class with 16 College Free Agents". Buccaneers.com.
  11. "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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