Justin King
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Career Summary
Justin King is a former NFL defensive back from Pittsburgh who played college football at Penn State.
Justin King is a former NFL defensive back. NFL.com lists Penn State as his college and Pittsburgh as his hometown.
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High School
King was a prep All-American at Gateway High School before enrolling early at Penn State.
King was a prep All-American at Gateway High School. He enrolled at Penn State in January 2005.
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College Career
King started all 26 games during his final two Penn State seasons and became one of the Big Ten's leading cover cornerbacks.
King started all 26 games during his final two seasons at Penn State. In 2007, he led the Big Ten with 17 passes defended, including 15 pass breakups and two interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
St. Louis selected King with the 101st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
The St. Louis Rams selected King with the 101st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
King played cornerback for the Rams and later signed with Indianapolis after establishing career highs in 2011.
King played cornerback for St. Louis before signing with Indianapolis in 2012. NFL.com reported that he played 12 games in 2011, recording career highs of 58 tackles, one sack and one interception.
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Career Accomplishments
King earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition in 2007 and graduated from Penn State in three years.
King was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2007 and a second-team all-conference selection in 2006. He earned his Penn State degree in letters, arts and sciences in three years.
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Playing Style
King played cornerback and earned notice for his coverage ability at Penn State.
King played cornerback. Penn State described him as one of the nation's leading cover cornerbacks during his final college season.
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