Jeff King (American football)

Jeffery Wayne King (born February 19, 1983) is an American football executive and former tight end who is the senior director of player personnel for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).

A PrepStar All-American for Coach Joel Hicks at Pulaski County High School, King rated the No.

He was named first-team Group AAA all-state as a tight end by the Associated Press and the state coaches.

He led his high school team to the Group AAA, Division 5 state semifinals in 2000.

[1] In 2002, King played in all 14 games for Virginia Tech making only one reception, a 19-yard touchdown against Arkansas State.

He also blocked a field goal against Georgia Tech that the Hokies returned for a touchdown.

[1] [1][2] In his college career, King set a school record for touchdown catches by a tight end with 11, bettering the previous mark of eight.

[1] King made his then career long reception during the Panthers week three win over the Atlanta Falcons, with a 29-yard catch.

[1] In 2015, King was hired by the Chicago Bears as a scouting intern under general manager Ryan Pace.

[6] On May 3, 2022, King was promoted to co-director of player personnel along with Trey Koziol under general manager Ryan Poles.