Kaleb Proctor
Career Summary
Kaleb Proctor is a Louisiana defensive lineman selected by Arizona after an All-American career at Southeastern Louisiana.
Kaleb Proctor developed from an Oak Grove High School linebacker into an award-winning defensive tackle at Southeastern Louisiana. Arizona selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Proctor is from Oak Grove, Louisiana.
Proctor grew up in Oak Grove, Louisiana, and attended Oak Grove High School.
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High School
At Oak Grove, he was an all-state linebacker and part of two state-title teams.
Proctor was an all-state linebacker and District 2-1A Co-Defensive MVP at Oak Grove High School. He helped the Tigers win back-to-back Class 1A state championships and also played baseball.
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College Career
Proctor grew into a full-time Southeastern Louisiana starter and produced 49 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2024.
Proctor played 12 games as a freshman in 2022, became a regular starter in 2023, and started all 12 games at defensive tackle in 2024. His 2024 totals were 49 tackles, six tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
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Path to the NFL
A consensus All-American 2025 season carried Proctor from the FCS to the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
Proctor's senior season brought consensus FCS All-America honors and Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year recognition. He became the first FCS player selected in the 2026 draft when Arizona chose him in the fourth round.
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NFL Career
Arizona drafted Proctor 104th overall, signed him to a four-year deal, and placed him on injured reserve in July 2026.
The Cardinals selected Proctor with the 104th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year contract. Arizona later placed the rookie defensive lineman on injured reserve after a knee injury, ending his 2026 season.
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Career Accomplishments
Proctor was a consensus FCS All-American and Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2025.
In 2025, Proctor became Southeastern Louisiana's second consensus All-American and was named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He was also a Buck Buchanan Award finalist after recording a team-high nine sacks.
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