Baltimore selected Kone in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. He endeared himself to draft evaluators with his length and ball skills, and led the Broncos in passes defensed in both 2023 and 2024. In all, Kone recorded 112 combined tackles, 17 passes defensed and two interceptions in two seasons at Western Michigan.

Ravens rookie cornerback Bilhal Kone suffered a devastating left knee injury late in the first quarter and had to be carted off. Following the team’s 24-16 win over