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University of Idaho linebacker and Philadelphia Eagles UDFA signee Isiah King.

The Philadelphia Eagles might have another plan for linebacker Isiah King.

At 6-foot-3 and just 215 pounds, the former FCS star at the University of Idaho might end up going back to his secondary roots — or he might just be in line to get a shot as a special teams ace.

“Eagles signed Isiah King,” NFL reporter Aaron Wilson wrote on his official X account on Monday. 

Eagles coaches got a look at King at their rookie minicamp and decided to bring him back for the rest of the offseason program.

King hails from San Diego and initially came to the Vandals as a defensive back before moving to linebacker as a sophomore.

He became a starter in 2024 with 48 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 interceptions, and 1.0 sack. In 2025, King put together a breakout season on the way to being named All-Big Sky Conference with 79 tackles, 9 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.

“I couldn’t be more excited for Isiah,” Idaho head coach Thomas Ford told the school’s official website. “He embodies what being a Vandal is all about. 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.”