King announced Wednesday via social media that he has retired from professional football. The 30-year-old King entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick in 2017 and spent eight seasons in the league across stops with the Chargers, Titans, Texans, Steelers and Ravens. He played in 108 career games, logging 476 tackles (344 solo), 9.5 sacks, nine interceptions (two for touchdowns), and seven fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown). King also added two more scores on punt returns. He enjoyed his best season with the Chargers in 2018, when he earned first-team All-Pro honors as a defensive back and second-team All-Pro honors as a punt returner.
Desmond King: Everything you need to know
Desmond King
CB
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STATS
Desmond King Career Stats
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO458129329Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL9.5340Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD9350Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD250Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Defense Fumbles
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO331023Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL2140Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD000Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD000Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Defense Fumbles
Desmond King Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
12/14/1994 (31)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
5'10", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 5; Pk (LAC)
Birthplace
Detroit, MI, USA
Position
CB
College
Iowa
Experience
8 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2021-2025
(4 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2024-2024
(1 season)
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023-2024
(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Tennessee Titans
2020-2020
(1 season)