Jeff King (American football)

Jeffery Wayne King (born February 19, 1983) is an American football executive and former tight end who is the co-director of player personnel for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served in various executive and scouting roles for the Chicago Bears since 2015.

Jeff King
King during his tenure with the Carolina Panthers in 2008.
Chicago Bears
Position:Co-director of player personnel
Personal information
Born: (1983-02-19) February 19, 1983
Pulaski, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Pulaski County (Dublin, Virginia)
College:Virginia Tech (2001–2005)
NFL draft:2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155
Career history
As a player:
As an executive:
  • Chicago Bears (2015)
    Scouting intern
  • Chicago Bears (20162019)
    Pro scout
  • Chicago Bears (20192021)
    Assistant director of pro scouting
  • Chicago Bears (20212022)
    Director of pro scouting
  • Chicago Bears (2022–present)
    Co-director of player personnel
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:156
Receiving yards:1,323
Receiving touchdowns:12
Player stats at NFL.com

King played college football and basketball at Virginia Tech. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft and played 8 seasons in the NFL for the Panthers and Arizona Cardinals.

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