Joe King (American football)

Joe Derek King is a former professional American football player who played safety for five seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Oakland Raiders. Joe King is also the cousin of former NFL player Roddrick Muckelroy.

Joe King
King while with the Raiders
No. 31, 41
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1968-05-07) May 7, 1968
Dallas, Texas
Career information
College:Oklahoma State
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:82
Interceptions:5
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Early Years

Joe Derek King was born in Dallas Texas and went to high school at South Oak Cliff High School where he played Quarterback. During a recruiting trip to Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, he fell in love with the area and decided to attend college there and play for Oklahoma State Cowboys football. While he envisioned playing Quarterback for them, he was moved to the position of Defensive back.

Music career

Joe King is also a country music singer that performs in Texas and various other states. One of his original songs, "Wide Open Places" was included on the soundtrack for the motion picture, "Sing For Their Supper" that goes to support Street Music Week in Spokane, Washington.[1] Joe King took a break from performing live, but has recently re-released his single, "Down In Stillwater Oklahoma" on major music streaming platforms, possibly signalling his return to performing live again. More information about Joe King can be found on his website joekingband.com

References

  1. "Joe King". joekingband.com. Retrieved 2020-08-01.


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