Former Idaho linebacker Isiah King signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles after the conclusion of the NFL draft on April 25. King is the first member of the Vandals’ 2025 roster to secure a professional opportunity in the National Football League.
King, who is from San Diego, joined Idaho in 2021 as a defensive back and appeared in three games while preserving his redshirt status. He switched to linebacker in 2022 and recorded 19 tackles and one interception as a redshirt freshman. In 2024, he became an important part of Idaho’s defense, finishing with 48 tackles, two interceptions, and one sack. As a full-time starter during his senior year in 2025, King achieved career highs with 79 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble.
Head coach Thomas Ford said he was pleased to see King’s progress lead to this opportunity. “I couldn’t be more excited for Isiah! He embodies what being a Vandal is all about,” said Ford. Watching him go through his development here has been so rewarding. Played a ton of [special teams] as a young player for me when I was the coordinator and had a phenomenal senior season here in Moscow. Everyone in the building knew he was a Sunday guy, so I’m ecstatic to see him get his chance with the Eagles!”
King will join Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LIX championship team as part of their latest draft class. The Eagles did not select another linebacker during this year’s draft held in Pittsburgh. In addition to joining former Idaho teammate Keyshawn James-Newby—who was picked by Philadelphia in the seventh round—King will also be teammates with Cole Wisniewski from North Dakota State and Texas Tech.
The move gives King an opportunity at continuing his football career at the highest level following several years contributing on both defense and special teams for Idaho.
