Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Micah Kiser was born on January 25, 1995, in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a Linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL.

Kiser attended the Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland. He committed to the University of Virginia to play college football. Kiser played college football for Virginia from 2013 to 2017. As a senior, he won the William V. Campbell Trophy was named an All-American by the Sporting News. During his career, he had 408 tackles, 19 sacks, and one interception.

Kiser was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (147th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Kiser was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019. In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Kiser recorded a team high 16 tackles (11 solo) and forced a fumble on running back Miles Sanders which was recovered by teammate Kenny Young during the 37–19 win. He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 2. He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kiser was activated off of injured reserve.