K’Lavon Chaisson, a former first-round NFL draft pick, has been making headlines again after a recent signing. Once considered a rising star, Chaisson has seen his career take several unexpected turns since the 2020 draft. As he joins a new team, there has been growing curiosity about his journey and latest career moves. Here is everything to know about the same.
Jacksonville Jaguars 2020 draft K’Lavon Chaisson signs with Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have made a notable addition to their practice squad by signing defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson, a former first-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2020 NFL Draft. The move comes after Chaisson, who was the 20th overall pick that year, was released by the Carolina Panthers just last week. Along with Chaisson, the Raiders also signed cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly to their practice squad, as announced by the team on Tuesday.
K’Lavon Chaisson enters this new opportunity in Las Vegas after spending his first four seasons in the league with the Jaguars, who originally drafted him. During his time in Jacksonville, Chaisson appeared in 57 career games, starting 11 of them. Over those appearances, he accumulated 72 tackles, five sacks, 11 tackles for loss, and two passes defended. Despite his high draft status, inconsistency marked his time with the Jaguars, and injuries further hindered his ability to meet the expectations of being a first-round selection.
K’Lavon Chaisson’s release by the Panthers came just a week before the start of the 2024 NFL season, leaving him without a team. However, the Raiders quickly moved to sign him to their practice squad, given their own depth concerns at the defensive end position. The team is currently dealing with a string of injuries along the defensive line, with both Malcolm Koonce and Tyree Wilson suffering knee injuries.
