Kalil Pimpleton
HEIGHT: 5’7”
WEIGHT: 165
POSITION: Wide Receiver / Return Specialist
COLLEGE: Virginia Tech, Central Michigan
HONORS:
MAC Special Teams Player of the year (2021)
2x First-team All-MAC (2019,2021)
Second-team All-MAC (2020)
PRO CAREER:
Detroit Lions (2022)
New York Giants (2022-23)
CFL – Ottawa Redblacks (2024-Current)
PERSONAL STORY:
Growing up in Muskegon, Michigan, every kid dreamed of playing under the lights at Hackley Stadium, our NFL. Watching standouts like Ronald Johnson and Terrance Taylor dominate that field, earn Division I opportunities, and reach the professional level while representing our city showed us what was possible and gave us something to believe in. At 5’7”, 165 pounds, my impact on the game always outweighed my size. I was often told I was too small, but I never stopped believing I would reach the NFL. With support from close friends, I committed fully. Looking back, I know my abilities were given to me by God. I know that the Lord has allowed me to take this journey to inspire others and give Glory to Him.