Miles Killebrew Bio
Miles Killebrew is an NFL safety and special-teams player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as of October 1, 2026. Tampa Bay signed him as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2026, and he remains listed on the Buccaneers’ 2026 roster. He previously played for the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers. Killebrew was born on May 10, 1993, in Henderson, Nevada, and is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 222 pounds.
Killebrew played college football at Southern Utah, where he developed as a defensive back and earned All-Big Sky recognition during his collegiate career. The Detroit Lions selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 111th overall pick. His physical approach and versatility allowed him to contribute at safety, near the box and on coverage units.
During his Steelers tenure, Killebrew established himself as a high-impact special-teams contributor while also providing depth at safety. He earned consecutive Pro Bowl selections as a special teamer in 2023 and 2024 and was named a 2023 Associated Press First-Team All-Pro. Tampa Bay described him as a physical, hard-nosed player whose leadership and special-teams expertise would strengthen its 2026 roster.
- Jersey number
- 29
- Position
- S
- Birth date
- May 10, 1993 (age 33)
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- College
- Southern Utah
- Birthplace
- Henderson, NV, USA
- Country
- United States