Khalil Isaiah Dorsey (born March 31, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career at Northern Arizona.
College career
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Dorsey signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. Dorsey was elevated to the active roster on September 28 for the team's week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. Dorsey was promoted to the active roster on October 9. He was placed on injured reserve on November 10. Dorsey was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 28, and moved back to injured reserve three days later.
On August 16, 2021, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve.
During rehabilitation for his injuries, Dorsey has won praise for his volunteer work in the community.
New York Giants
On May 18, 2022, Dorsey signed with the New York Giants. He was waived by the Giants on August 30.
Detroit Lions
On December 15, 2022, Dorsey was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 9, 2023. On September 16, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. He was activated on October 14. In Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, Dorsey was part of a trick play in which he caught a 31–yard fake punt pass from Jalen Reeves-Maybin to keep the Lions' drive alive.
On October 27, 2024, Dorsey had a career–best 72–yard kick return in a blowout win against the Tennessee Titans. He made 14 appearances for Detroit in 2024, totaling 2 pass deflections and 14 combined tackles. On December 17, Dorsey was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ending his season.
On March 20, 2025, Dorsey was re-signed by the Lions.
References
External links
- Detroit Lions bio
- Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football bio
