Jeff King attended Pulaski County High School where he was a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball and throwing shot put on the track and field team. On the basketball team, Jeff was an all-district and all-region performer, averaging 25 points and 14 rebounds per game as a senior. He finished his career with over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. As a senior on the football team, Jeff totaled 278 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, on his way to first team all-state honors. He was considered to be one of the top tight end prospects in the nation. He accepted a scholarship to Virginia Tech where he sat out the 2001 season as a redshirt freshman. The following year he had one catch--A 19 yard touchdown reception in the season opener against Arkansas State. Jeff received the George Preas Award for the most valuable player following spring practices in 2003. He saw action in every game that season, starting two games. He finished with 6 receptions for 109 yards and 1 touchdown. For the second consecutive year, Jeff received the George Preas award following spring practices. He caught 25 passes for 304 yards and 4 touchdowns that season. He also saw action in 16 Hokie basketball games that year. As a senior, Jeff finished with 26 receptions for 292 yards and a career high 6 touchdown receptions.

Jeff King has a good combination of size and athleticism for a tight end. He has been starting for the past two seasons at Virginia Tech and has proven to be a very durable player during that time. He is an intelligent player and a hard worker who leads by example. He has good hands and will make tough catches in traffic. He lacks elite speed and won't make many plays downfield, but he is an excellent short to intermediate range receiver. King is also a pretty good blocker although this is an area where he could still show improvement. Jeff King is a solid, all-around tight end who is good but not great in just about every area. He should be a second day pick in the 2006 NFL draft.