Terrence Kiel
American football player and safety
Born
1980
45 years ago
Died
July 4th, 2008
16 years ago — 28 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in the National Football League as a safety. Played for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs during his career. Notable for being drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Contributed to teams' defensive strategies and participated in regular season games until 2007. Career ended prematurely due to injuries and off-field issues.
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2003
Played in regular season games until 2007
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