1. Miles Killebrew was born on May 10,1993 and is an American professional football safety and special teamer for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Miles Killebrew
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Miles Killebrew played college football for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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NFL analysts had projected Miles Killebrew to be drafted in the third or fourth rounds.
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Miles Killebrew played in the Reese's Senior Bowl and was invited to the NFL combine.
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Miles Killebrew began his rookie season as the Lions' third strong safety on the depth chart behind veterans Tavon Wilson and Rafael Bush.
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Miles Killebrew finished the game with three solo tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted Drew Brees for his first career interception.
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Miles Killebrew recorded 12 total tackles After the 2020 season, the Lions opted to not resign Killebrew, making him a free agent.
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Miles Killebrew signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 24,2021.
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On March 11,2022, Miles Killebrew signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Steelers.
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Miles Killebrew finished the 2023 season making 21 solo tackles, five assisted tackles, one tackle for loss, and a blocked punt.
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On March 18,2024, Miles Killebrew signed a two-year contract extension with the Steelers.
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Miles Killebrew was raised by his parents, Lisa and David Miles Killebrew, in Henderson, Nevada.
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Miles Killebrew cites his role models in football as Troy Polamalu, Earl Thomas, and Bob Sanders.
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Miles Killebrew received the phone call from the Lions telling him they'd drafted him on the way to his graduation ceremony.