In June 2014, Kahlil McKenzie decided to transfer to neighboring Clayton Valley Charter High School, citing personal reasons.
21 Facts About Kahlil McKenzie
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Kahlil McKenzie committed to Tennessee, his father's alma mater, over Arizona in July 2014.
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Kahlil McKenzie played college football at Tennessee from 2015 to 2017 under head coach Butch Jones.
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Kahlil McKenzie debuted in the 2015 season opener against the Bowling Green Falcons at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Kahlil McKenzie returned from his injury in the 2017 season and recorded 35 total tackles and two sacks.
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Kahlil McKenzie was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft.
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On September 2,2019, Kahlil McKenzie was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.
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Kahlil McKenzie signed with the DC Defenders of the XFL on January 20,2020, but was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Wildcats in a three-team trade the same day.
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Kahlil McKenzie was placed on injured reserve on February 22,2020.
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Kahlil McKenzie had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10,2020.
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Kahlil McKenzie had a tryout with the Green Bay Packers on August 17,2020, and with the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23,2020.
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Kahlil McKenzie was waived on September 5,2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On September 8,2021, Kahlil McKenzie signed with the Ravens' practice squad.
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On September 25,2021, Kahlil McKenzie was temporarily elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement in advance of the Ravens' Week 3 win over the Detroit Lions, in which Kahlil McKenzie made his debut and recorded 2 tackles in 15 snaps.
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On October 22,2021, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Kahlil McKenzie was being "cross-trained" to play as an offensive lineman as well as a defensive lineman.
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Kahlil McKenzie was signed to the active roster on November 20,2021.
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Kahlil McKenzie was released on November 22,2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Kahlil McKenzie was placed on the reserve list by the Vegas Vipers of the XFL on March 9,2023.
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On January 15,2024, Kahlil McKenzie was selected by the St Louis Battlehawks in the seventh round of the Super Draft portion during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.
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Kahlil McKenzie announced his retirement on Instagram on February 11,2024.
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Kahlil McKenzie's brother, Jalen McKenzie, was a four star recruit who committed to USC on January 16,2017.