The Raiders signed King undrafted out of college after he wowed NFL scouts due to his showing at the Kohl’s National Elite kicking challenge in Wisconsin. He didn’t play in his first season due to injuries, but he each year he has improved his numbers.
In NFL camps, other Black players naturally assumed that King lining up behind the special teams corps meant that a trick play was coming, only to see one of his kicks soaring over their heads. In a recent interview, King how rare his status is and takes pride in being one of the best in his field.
The Raiders also recognized King’s abilities and rewarded the player with a five-year, $16.5 million contract extension this past Monday.
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