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Jets Claim LB Kobe King

Sixth-Round Draft Pick Appeared in 5 Games for Minnesota Vikings

Oct 24, 2025 at 04:27 PM

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Susanna Weir

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kobe King (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, Aug. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

The Jets have claimed LB Kobe King.

King (6-1, 236) was selected by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Penn State product appeared in 5 games for Minnesota this season, playing 77 snaps on special teams and 3 snaps on defense. King appeared in 46 games for the Nittany Lions, recording 200 tackles, 18.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. He was waived by the Vikings on Thursday.

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