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Kalija Lipscomb

Kalija Lipscomb (born October 6, 1997) is a retired American and Canadian football wide receiver. He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Kalija Lipscomb
No. 85 – Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-06) October 6, 1997 (age 27)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Jesuit (New Orleans, Louisiana)
College:Vanderbilt
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Stats at Pro Football Reference

High school career

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Lipscomb played high school football at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lipscomb was a three-star prospect coming out of high school. On February 3, 2016, Lipscomb committed to Vanderbilt, turning down offers from Louisiana Tech, Nebraska, and Northwestern.[1][2]

College career

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Lipscomb entered his senior season on the Biletnikoff Award watchlist.[3] Lipscomb participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl, catchings two passes for twenty-one yards.[4]

College career statistics

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Receiving
Year School GP Rec Yds Avg TD
2016 Vanderbilt 11 27 319 11.8 2
2017 Vanderbilt 12 37 610 16.5 8
2018 Vanderbilt 13 87 916 10.5 9
2019 Vanderbilt 10 47 511 10.9 3
Career 46 198 2356 11.9 22

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m) 		207 lb
(94 kg) 		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.57 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[5]

Kansas City Chiefs

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Lipscomb signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020.[6] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[7] He was signed to the practice squad the following day.[8] He was released on September 29, 2020.[9]

Green Bay Packers

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On October 13, 2020, Lipscomb was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[10] On October 20, Lipscomb was released by the Packers.[11]

Tennessee Titans

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On May 17, 2021, Lipscomb signed with the Tennessee Titans.[12] On August 12, 2021, Lipscomb was waived by the Titans.[13]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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On February 14, 2023, Lipscomb signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Kalija Lipscomb, Jesuit , Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "A Pair of Gridiron Jays Commit to Play Collegiate Football". Jesuit High School of New Orleans. February 3, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "2019 Biletnikoff Award Watch List " Biletnikoff Award". biletnikoffaward.com. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  4. ^ Mukundan, Luke. "Vanderbilt's NFL Draft prospects boost stock at Senior Bowl". The Vanderbilt Hustler. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  5. ^ "Kalija Lipscomb Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League.
  6. ^ "Chiefs Agree to Terms with Rookie Free Agents". Chiefs.com. April 26, 2020.
  7. ^ "Chiefs Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com.
  8. ^ "The Kansas City Chiefs Make Good Use Of New Practice Squad Rules". Forbes.
  9. ^ Goldman, Charles (September 29, 2020). "Chiefs release WR Kalija Lipscomb from practice squad". USA Today. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  10. ^ "Packers place Josiah Deguara on injured reserve". Packers.com. October 13, 2020.
  11. ^ "Packers place Parry Nickerson on IR". Green Bay Packers.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim (May 17, 2021). "Titans Sign Former Vanderbilt WR Kalija Lipscomb to Roster After Rookie Minicamp While Waiving Two Others". Tennessee Titans.
  13. ^ Morris, Jimmy (August 12, 2021). "Titans sign S Tedric Thompson and S Reggie Floyd; Waive WR Kalija Lipscomb and OL Adam Coon (injured)". SBNation.com.
  14. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
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