Selected in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 24, 2021.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 12, 2026.
2x Pro Bowl selection (2023-24).
2023 AP First-Team All-Pro selection.
Has appeared in 151 career games between the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers, starting five games and recording 75 defensive tackles (three for loss), six passes defensed, two quarterback hits, two interceptions (one returned for touchdown) and one forced fumble.
Has recorded 91 career special teams tackles — third-most by any player since entering the league in 2016.
Played in four career postseason contests, recording four defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.
His four career blocked punts are the most by any active player in the NFL.
From 2016-25, ranked second in the NFL with 2,921 special teams snaps.
Was a four-time captain for the Steelers from 2022-25.
Made his first career start in Week 3 of the 2017 season against Atlanta (9/24/17).
Made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2016 season at the Indianapolis Colts (9/11/16).
Appeared in five games for the Steelers, recording five special teams tackles.
Was placed on Injured Reserve with a season-ending injury on Oct. 16, 2025.
Played four collegiate seasons (2012-15) at Southern Utah University, appearing in 48 games and finishing with 356 tackles (210 solo), 21 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, three interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
Named All-Big Sky First Team once (2015), All-Big Sky Second Team once (2014) and All-Big Sky Honorable Mention twice (2012, 2013).
Named team captain as a senior in 2015 and led the team with 132 tackles (74 solo).
Played in all 12 games in 2014 and finished second on the team with 101 tackles (62 solo). Also recorded four forced fumbles and three interceptions.
In 2013 totaled 54 tackles (32 solo), two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries, including an 89-yard return for a TD.
Saw action in 11 games as a redshirt freshman, totaling 69 tackles and five passes defensed.
Redshirted his first year in 2011.
Played running back and wide receiver at Foothill High School (Henderson, N.V.).
Earned all-state and all-city honors and won defensive MVP as a senior.x Was a two-time first-team all-league and academic all-state honoree.
In 2018, Killebrew went back to Utah to light the torch at the opening ceremony of the Utah Summer Games.
Serves on the advisory board for Playworks Michigan.
He and his wife, Kaila, welcomed their first child in 2020, a girl named Stormi.
Son of Lisa and David Killebrew.
Majored in engineering technology.
