Terrence Dewayne Kiel was an American professional football player who spent his entire career as a safety for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League from 2003 to 2006.
16 Facts About Terrence Kiel
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Terrence Kiel scored four returning touchdowns, including three on punt returns.
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Terrence Kiel received Class 5A all-state mention honors for his efforts.
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Terrence Kiel defended six passes and tied for the team lead with his four interceptions.
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Terrence Kiel had four games where he posted double-digit tackles.
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Terrence Kiel was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 62nd overall pick, in the second round in the 2003 NFL draft.
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Terrence Kiel posted 278 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles.
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Terrence Kiel was cut on March 1,2007, and was declared a free agent the following day.
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In July 2003, Terrence Kiel was shot three times during an alleged attempted carjacking incident at a southwest Houston mall parking lot.
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None of Terrence Kiel's injuries were serious and he was shortly released by the hospital.
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In September 2006, Terrence Kiel was arrested for multiple drug charges including possession, possession with the intent to sell, and transportation of a controlled substance.
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Terrence Kiel was released by the Chargers after his plea and was sentenced to three years of probation.
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On July 4,2008, San Diego police reported that Terrence Kiel had died in a car crash.
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Terrence Kiel was driving back home from a party thrown by Chargers player Stephen Cooper when his 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit a wall and he was thrown from the car.
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The autopsy report stated that Terrence Kiel died due to mechanical asphyxia.
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Terrence Kiel's funeral was held in his hometown, Lufkin, Texas.