K. J. Britt: Difference between revisions

Total tackles:	93
Sacks:	0.5
Pass deflections:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

K. J. Britt
	Britt with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024
No. 52 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	June 4, 1999 (age 25); Oxford, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	Oxford
College:	Auburn (2017–2020)
NFL draft:	2021 / round: 5 / pick: 176
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021–present);
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-SEC (2019);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	93
Sacks:	0.5
Pass deflections:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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K. J. Britt (born June 4, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.^[1]

Early life

Britt attended Oxford High School. He was the number 299th ranked recruit in the country and the number 14th ranked inside linebacker. Britt committed to Auburn over offers from Ole Miss and Georgia.^[2]

College career

While at Auburn, Britt received minimal playing time as a freshman and served as a rotational piece as a sophomore recording 21 total tackles. In 2019 as a junior he broke out, recording 68 total tackled and was awarded All-Southeastern Conference First-team honors. As a senior, Britt missed all but two games due to a thumb injury.^[3]^[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	31 in (0.79 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.76 s	1.68 s	2.75 s	4.40 s	7.38 s	32.5 in (0.83 m)	9 ft 10 in (3.00 m)	24 reps
All values from Pro Day^[5]^[6]

Britt was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 176th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.^[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.^[8]

On October 25, 2022, Britt was placed on injured reserve.^[9] He was activated on December 10.^[10]

References

^ Vitale, Josh (December 10, 2020). "Star linebacker K.J. Britt announces end of Auburn football career in letter to fans". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
^ "K.J. Britt, Oxford, Inside Linebacker". 247Sports. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
^ "K.J. Britt Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
^ Vitale, Josh (May 1, 2021). "Here's what Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting in Auburn LB K.J. Britt in 2021 NFL Draft". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
^ "K.J. Britt Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
^ "K.J. Britt, Auburn, ILB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
^ "The Buccaneers Select K.J. Britt with the 176th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft". Buccaneers.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
^ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
^ Smith, Scott (October 25, 2022). "Bucs Move K.J. Britt to Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
^ Smith, Scott (December 10, 2022). "Bucs Activate K.J. Britt, Elevate Two from Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

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[1] Vitale, Josh (December 10, 2020). "Star linebacker K.J. Britt announces end of Auburn football career in letter to fans". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved May 14, 2023.

[2] "K.J. Britt, Oxford, Inside Linebacker". 247Sports. Retrieved May 14, 2023.

[3] "K.J. Britt Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.

[4] Vitale, Josh (May 1, 2021). "Here's what Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting in Auburn LB K.J. Britt in 2021 NFL Draft". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved May 14, 2023.

[5] "K.J. Britt Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

[6] "K.J. Britt, Auburn, ILB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

[7] "The Buccaneers Select K.J. Britt with the 176th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft". Buccaneers.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

[8] Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

[9] Smith, Scott (October 25, 2022). "Bucs Move K.J. Britt to Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

[10] Smith, Scott (December 10, 2022). "Bucs Activate K.J. Britt, Elevate Two from Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

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+'''K. J. Britt''' (born June 4, 1999) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitale |first=Josh |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Star linebacker K.J. Britt announces end of Auburn football career in letter to fans |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2020/12/10/auburn-football-linebacker-kj-britt-end-career-injury-senior-bowl-nfl-draft/3889984001/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}</ref>
-==High School career==
+==Early life==
-Britt attended [[Oxford High School (Alabama)|Oxford High School]]. He was the number 299th ranked recruit in the country and the number 14th ranked inside linebacker. Britt committed to Auburn over offers from [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] and [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=K.J. Britt, Oxford , Inside Linebacker |url=https://247sports.com/Player/KJ-Britt-84618/high-school-146394/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
+Britt attended [[Oxford High School (Alabama)|Oxford High School]]. He was the number 299th ranked recruit in the country and the number 14th ranked inside linebacker. Britt committed to Auburn over offers from [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] and [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=K.J. Britt, Oxford, Inside Linebacker |url=https://247sports.com/Player/KJ-Britt-84618/high-school-146394/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
 ==College career==
-Britt received minimal playing time as a freshman and served as a rotational piece as a sophomore recording 21 total tackles. In 2019 as a junior he broke out, recording 68 total tackled and was awarded [[2019 All-SEC football team|All-SEC First-team]] honors. As a senior, Britt missed all but two games due to a [[thumb]] injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=K.J. Britt Stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4242521 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitale |first=Josh |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Here's what Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting in Auburn LB K.J. Britt in 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2021/05/01/kj-britt-nfl-draft-2021-tampa-bay-buccaneers-auburn-football/7301006002/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}</ref>
+While at Auburn, Britt received minimal playing time as a freshman and served as a rotational piece as a sophomore recording 21 total tackles. In 2019 as a junior he broke out, recording 68 total tackled and was awarded [[2019 All-SEC football team|All-Southeastern Conference First-team]] honors. As a senior, Britt missed all but two games due to a [[thumb]] injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=K.J. Britt Stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4242521 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitale |first=Josh |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Here's what Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting in Auburn LB K.J. Britt in 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2021/05/01/kj-britt-nfl-draft-2021-tampa-bay-buccaneers-auburn-football/7301006002/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}}</ref>
 ==Professional career==
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-Britt was drafted by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the fifth round, 176th overall, of the [[2021 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2021 |title=The Buccaneers Select K.J. Britt with the 176th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/the-buccaneers-select-k-j-britt-with-the-176th-pick-of-the-2021-nfl-draft |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Links |first=Zachary |date=May 13, 2021 |title=NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/nfl-draft-pick-signings-51321 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}}</ref>
+Britt was drafted by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the fifth round, 176th overall, of the [[2021 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2021 |title=The Buccaneers Select K.J. Britt with the 176th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/the-buccaneers-select-k-j-britt-with-the-176th-pick-of-the-2021-nfl-draft |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Links |first=Zachary |date=May 13, 2021 |title=NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/nfl-draft-pick-signings-51321 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}}</ref>
-On October 25, 2022, Britt was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=October 25, 2022 |title=Bucs Move K.J. Britt to Injured Reserve |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-place-inside-linebacker-kj-britt-injured-reserve-roster-moves |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 10.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=December 10, 2022 |title=Bucs Activate K.J. Britt, Elevate Two from Practice Squad |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-activate-k-j-britt-elevate-thompkins-turner-practice-squad-roster-moves |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
+On October 25, 2022, Britt was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=October 25, 2022 |title=Bucs Move K.J. Britt to Injured Reserve |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-place-inside-linebacker-kj-britt-injured-reserve-roster-moves |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 10.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=December 10, 2022 |title=Bucs Activate K.J. Britt, Elevate Two from Practice Squad |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-activate-k-j-britt-elevate-thompkins-turner-practice-squad-roster-moves |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
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-[[Category:Players of American football from Alabama]]
 [[Category:Tampa Bay Buccaneers players]]
+[[Category:21st-century American sportsmen]]
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