Kahlef Hailassie

Total tackles:	8
Pass deflections:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kahlef Hailassie
No. 25 – Cleveland Browns
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	November 9, 2000 (age 24); Elk Grove, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Cosumnes Oaks; (Elk Grove, California)
College:	Oregon (2018–2019); Western Kentucky (2021–2022)
Undrafted:	2023
Career history
	Kansas City Chiefs (2023)*; Cleveland Browns (2023–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	8
Pass deflections:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kahlef Hailassie (born November 9, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon and Western Kentucky. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

College career

Hailassie played college football for the Oregon Ducks from 2018 to 2019 and for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers from 2021 to 2022.^[1] He was named second-team all-conference for the Hilltoppers as a senior in 2022.^[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m)	193 lb (88 kg)	32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m)	10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m)	4.19 s	6.68 s	32.5 in (0.83 m)	10 ft 1 in (3.07 m)	9 reps
All values from Pro Day^[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 6, 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Hailassie to a three-year, $2.705 million contract as an undrafted free agent.^[4]^[5] He was waived at the final roster cuts on August 29.^[6]

Cleveland Browns

On August 30, 2023, Hailassie was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.^[7] He was waived on October 26, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[8]

References

^ Goldman, Charles (June 28, 2023). "Chiefs UDFA Spotlight: Western Kentucky CB Kahlef Hailassie". USA Today.
^ Pool, Colton (April 27, 2023). "NFL Draft: Kahlef Hailassie From Western Kentucky Possesses Pro-Ready Skill Set". HERO Sports.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kahlef Hailassie College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
^ McMullen, Matt (May 6, 2023). "Here's a Look at the Chiefs' 2023 Undrafted Free Agent Class". Kansas City Chiefs. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
^ "Spotrac.com: Kahlef Hailassie contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
^ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
^ Wolfe, Damon (August 30, 2023). "Browns Make Surprise Waiver Claim". Sports Illustrated.
^ "Browns activate G Wyatt Teller". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 26, 2024.

External links

Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
Cleveland Browns bio
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bio
Oregon Ducks bio

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[1] Goldman, Charles (June 28, 2023). "Chiefs UDFA Spotlight: Western Kentucky CB Kahlef Hailassie". USA Today.

[2] Pool, Colton (April 27, 2023). "NFL Draft: Kahlef Hailassie From Western Kentucky Possesses Pro-Ready Skill Set". HERO Sports.

[3] "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kahlef Hailassie College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.

[u215-4] McMullen, Matt (May 6, 2023). "Here's a Look at the Chiefs' 2023 Undrafted Free Agent Class". Kansas City Chiefs. Retrieved October 11, 2024.

[5] "Spotrac.com: Kahlef Hailassie contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 16, 2023.

[6] "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.

[7] Wolfe, Damon (August 30, 2023). "Browns Make Surprise Waiver Claim". Sports Illustrated.

[8] "Browns activate G Wyatt Teller". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 26, 2024.

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