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Khalil Isaiah Dorsey (born March 31, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career at Northern Arizona.

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Khalil Dorsey
No. 30 – Detroit Lions
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-31) March 31, 1998 (age 26)
Ontario, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Colony (Ontario, California)
College:Northern Arizona (2016–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:27
Return yards:403
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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College career

More information Year, Team ...
YearTeamGTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
CombSoloAstSackIntYdsAvgLngTDsPDFFFRYdsTD
2016NAU 114733141.0200.000110000
2017NAU 124929200.0331.03090000
2018NAU 10332580.03103.310091000
2019NAU 116852160.0000.000122000
Total[1]44197139581.08131.6100413000
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Professional career

More information Height, Weight ...
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 8+34 in
(1.75 m)
181 lb
(82 kg)
30+18 in
(0.77 m)
7+34 in
(0.20 m)
All values from Pro Day[2]
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Baltimore Ravens

Dorsey signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020.[3] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,[4] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[5] Dorsey was elevated to the active roster on September 28 for the team's week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[6] He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game.[7] Dorsey was promoted to the active roster on October 9.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on November 10.[9] Dorsey was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 28,[10] and moved back to injured reserve three days later.[11]

On August 16, 2021, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve.[12]

During rehabilitation for his injuries, Dorsey has won praise for his volunteer work in the community.[13]

New York Giants

On May 18, 2022, Dorsey signed with the New York Giants.[14] He was waived by the Giants on August 30.[15]

Detroit Lions

On December 15, 2022, Dorsey was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 9, 2023. On September 16, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis.[16][17] He was activated on October 14. In Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, Dorsey was part of a trick play in which he caught a 31–yard fake punt pass from Jalen Reeves-Maybin to keep the Lions' drive alive.[18]

On October 27, 2024, Dorsey had a career–best 72–yard kick return in a blowout win against the Tennessee Titans. He made 14 appearances for Detroit in 2024, totaling 2 pass deflections and 14 combined tackles. On December 17, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ending his season.[19]

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