K. J. Britt (born June 4, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
Britt attended Oxford High School. He was the number 299th ranked recruit in the country and the number 14th ranked inside linebacker. Britt committed to Auburn over offers from Ole Miss and Georgia.
While at Auburn, Britt received minimal playing time as a freshman and served as a rotational piece as a sophomore recording 21 total tackles. In 2019 as a junior he broke out, recording 68 total tackled and was awarded All-Southeastern Conference First-team honors. As a senior, Britt missed all but two games due to a thumb injury.
Britt was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 176th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.
On October 25, 2022, Britt was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on December 10.
On March 17, 2025, Britt signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.
On March 16, 2026, Britt signed with the New England Patriots.