K. J. Britt (born June 4, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.[1]
_(cropped).jpg) Britt with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024 | |||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||
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| Born | June 4, 1999 Oxford, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Oxford | ||||||||
| College | Auburn (2017–2020) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2021: 5th round, 176th overall pick | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2025 | |||||||||
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Early life
editBritt 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
editWhile 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
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
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| 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) | 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 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][7] | ||||||||||||
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
editBritt was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 176th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[8] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[9]
On October 25, 2022, Britt was placed on injured reserve.[10] He was activated on December 10.[11]
Miami Dolphins
editOn March 17, 2025, Britt signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.[12]
New England Patriots
editOn March 16, 2026, Britt signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the New England Patriots.[13]
NFL career statistics
editReferences
edit- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Draft Tracker 2021". NFL.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Dolphins Sign Britt". MiamiDolphins.com. March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Patriots Sign LB K.J. Britt and LS Niko Lalos". Patriots.com. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
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