Khalid Kareem
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Kareem with the Bengals in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-28) April 28, 1998
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Harrison (Farmington, Michigan)
College:Notre Dame (2016–2019)
Position:Defensive end
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:28
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Khalid Kareem (born April 28, 1998) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Early years

Kareem attended Harrison High School in Farmington, Michigan.[1] He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.[2][3]

College career

Kareem played at Notre Dame from 2016 to 2019.[4][5][6] During his career, he had 108 tackles and 13 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		 268 lb
(122 kg)		 34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		 10+7⁄8 in
(0.28 m)
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Cincinnati Bengals

Kareem was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 147th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[9] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list on July 27, 2020.[10] He was activated on August 23, 2020. In Week 11 against the Washington Football Team, Kareem recorded his first career sack on Alex Smith during the 20–9 loss.[11]

On September 2, 2021, Kareem was placed on injured reserve.[12] He was activated on October 30.

On September 1, 2022, Kareem was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[13] He was activated on October 10, then waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15]

Indianapolis Colts

On November 22, 2022, Kareem was signed by the Indianapolis Colts off the Bengals practice squad.[16] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[17]

Chicago Bears

On August 30, 2023, Kareem was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears.[18] He was placed on injured reserve on September 23. He was activated on October 29,[19] but released two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[20] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent.[21]

References

  1. ↑ "Farmington Hills Harrison's Khalid Kareem remains low-key despite time in the spotlight". mlive. July 13, 2015.
  2. ↑ Hansen, Eric. "Rush hour arrives; DE Khalid Kareem commits to Notre Dame". South Bend Tribune. Notre Dame Insider.
  3. ↑ Skrbina, Paul. "Notre Dame lands former Alabama commitment Khalid Kareem". chicagotribune.com.
  4. ↑ "Persevering on a long, winding road has Khalid Kareem rising for Notre Dame". Notre Dame Insider.
  5. ↑ "Father's voice guides Khalid Kareem to stardom for Notre Dame defense". Indianapolis Star.
  6. ↑ Hough, Austin. "Notre Dame Notebook: Okwara, Kareem ready for big year". Herald Bulletin. Indiana.
  7. ↑ "Khalid Kareem Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame, DE, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  9. ↑ Clark, Dave (April 25, 2020). "Reactions: Bengals take defensive end Khalid Kareem of Notre Dame in NFL Draft fifth round". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  10. ↑ Roling, Chris (July 27, 2020). "Bengals place rookies Khalid Kareem and Markus Bailey on NFI list". USAToday.com. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Football Team - November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  12. ↑ "Bengals Re-Sign Mike Thomas, Place Khalid Kareem On Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. September 2, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Bengals Roster Moves: Re-signed Thomas, Players Moved to IR, More Practice Squad Signings". Bengals.com. August 31, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Bengals Roster Moves: Defensive End Waived". Bengals.com. October 11, 2022.
  15. ↑ "It's Official: Bengals Sign Khalid Kareem to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. October 12, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Colts Sign DE Khalid Kareem Off Cincinnati Bengals Practice Squad, Waive S Trevor Denbow". Colts.com. November 22, 2022.
  17. ↑ Stankevitz, JJ (August 29, 2023). "Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster". Colts.com.
  18. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears claim Kareem, Johnson off waivers". ChicagoBears.com.
  19. ↑ "Jaquan Brisker downgraded to out for Sunday night game vs. Chargers". ChicagoBears.com. October 29, 2023.
  20. ↑ Mayer, Larry (October 31, 2023). "Roster Move: Bears trade for DE Montez Sweat". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  21. ↑ Mayer, Larry (January 8, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
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