Kelee Ringo
.png) Ringo at the 2023 NFL Combine | |||||||||||
| No. 22 – Philadelphia Eagles | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 27, 2002 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Saguaro (Scottsdale, Arizona) | ||||||||||
| College: | Georgia (2020–2022) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2023 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||||
Kelee Jahare-Hale Ringo[1] (/ˈkiːli/ KEE-lee; born June 27, 2002) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia. He was a two-time CFP national champion with the Bulldogs, winning in 2021 and 2022.
Early years[edit]
Ringo attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.[2] He was selected to the 2020 All-American Bowl.[3] The number one ranked cornerback of his class, Ringo committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.[4][5][6] Ringo also ran track in high school.[7]
College career[edit]
Ringo missed his first season at Georgia in 2020 due to a labrum injury and took a redshirt.[8] He became a starter during his redshirt freshman season in 2021.[9] He returned an interception for a touchdown late in Georgia's 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship win.[10]
Professional career[edit]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 1+3⁄4 in (1.87 m) |
207 lb (94 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
8+1⁄2 in (0.22 m) |
4.36 s | 1.54 s | 2.53 s | 4.26 s | 7.21 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
10 reps | |
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Ringo was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round, 105th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[13] On December 18, 2023, Ringo started his first game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. The following week against the New York Giants, Ringo recorded his first career interception when he intercepted a potential game-tying touchdown pass off Tyrod Taylor in the end zone as time expired, sealing a narrow 33–25 victory for the Eagles. In the final game of the regular season Ringo recorded his first career sack on Taylor.
References[edit]
- ^ "Kelee Ringo - 2022 - Football". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Obert, Richard (November 1, 2019). "How Saguaro's Kelee Ringo evolved into a transcendent All-American football player". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Obert, Richard (November 2, 2019). "How five-star CB Kelee Ringo evolved into All-American football player". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ DeBary, Matt (January 4, 2020). "Kelee Ringo, nation's top cornerback, picks Georgia at All-American Bowl". Online Athens. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Kelee Ringo, No. 11 prospect in ESPN 300, commits to Georgia". ESPN.com. January 4, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Sentell, Jeff (January 4, 2020). "Georgia recruit Kelee Ringo, nation's top cornerback, reveals his college choice". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Alvira, Zach (May 10, 2019). "Saguaro's Kelee Ringo impresses at state meet". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Obert, Richard (January 14, 2021). "ESPN: Former Saguaro star Kelee Ringo set for breakout football season at Georgia". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ McCurley, Lance (September 15, 2021). "Ringo records first INT as a Bulldog". Lake Oconee News. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia vs. Alabama - Play-By-Play - January 10, 2022 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Kelee Ringo Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kelee Ringo College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Hurley, Sage (April 29, 2023). "Eagles select CB Kelee Ringo with the 105th overall pick". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
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