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Terry Killens

b. 1974

American football linebacker

American football player
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About Terry Killens

Born 1974. Terry Killens is an American american football player.

Terry Deleon Killens (born March 24, 1974) is an American football official and former linebacker. He played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks. He was drafted in the third round of the 1996 NFL draft. In the 1999 season, the Titans made it to Super Bowl XXXIV, in which Killens appeared as a substitute; however, they lost to the Kurt Warner-led St. Louis Rams.

It was announced in April 2019 that Killens would be joining the NFL officiating staff for the 2019 season. He wears uniform number 77, which was previously worn by three-time Super Bowl referee Terry McAulay (and before that, Mike Pereira). Killens works at the umpire position, as he did in the AAC and AAF.

Killens was the umpire for Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, making him the first person to both play in and officiate a Super Bowl.

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Important facts

Born
24 March 1974, Cincinnati
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Purcell Marian High School, Pennsylvania State University
Also known as
Terry Deleon Killens

People in Terry Killens's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Terry Killens?

American football linebacker

When was Terry Killens born?

Terry Killens was born on 24 March 1974 in Cincinnati.

What is Terry Killens's occupation?

Terry Killens is an american football player.

What nationality is Terry Killens?

Terry Killens is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Terry Killens

· Wikidata: Q7704616

· DBpedia: Terry Killens

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