Kadarius Toney Biography

Kadarius Toney, born on January 27, 1999, is an American former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League. He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. After being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs midway through his second season, Toney helped the team win Super Bowl LVII, recording the longest punt return in Super Bowl history during the 38–35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Due to off-field struggles, he was released prior to the 2024 NFL season. As a junior in college, Toney threw for 3,604 yards, rushed for 896 yards, and accounted for 53 touchdowns, including 37 passing and 16 rushing. He was a finalist for the 2020 Paul Hornung Award, recognizing the most versatile player in college football. Toney was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on October 27, 2022, in exchange for a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.