Kalen King

Kalen Daron King (born January 28, 2003) is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life and high school career
King grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended Cass Technical High School. King was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State.

College career
King joined the Penn State Nittany Lions as an early enrollee in January 2021. He had 23 tackles, one tackle for loss, five passes broken up, and one forced fumble in 13 games as a freshman. King entered the 2022 season as a starter at cornerback. He declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season.

Professional career
King was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 255th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He signed his rookie contract on May 3.

Personal life
King's twin brother, Kobe, played at Penn State as a linebacker.