Devon Kennard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Devon Kennard
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 24, 1991(1991-06-24)
Age	33
Birthplace	Phoenix
Country	United States
Birth City	Arizona
Horoscope	Gemini

Devon Kennard Biography

Devon Kennard is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on June 24, 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Devon Kennard (born June 24 1991) is an American football linebacker with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen to the New York Giants in the fifth round of 2014’s NFL Draft. He played in the NCAA football tournament at USC.

In addition to being contacted by more than forty universities across the country, Kennard initially considered Arizona State, California, Florida, Miami, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, UCLA and USC. He ultimately narrowed his choices in to California, Texas and USC. Kennard participated in summer camps at USC during his junior and sophomore years in high school. He also became close to USC commit Matt Barkley. At one time, Barkley and Kennard were placed as the top and second general prospects for the 2009 class by Rivals.com. Kennard was rated as the number. top defensive prospect by an CSTV analysis, as well as was rated the best defensive player by ESPN.com.

Kennard received his bachelor’s degree in communication at USC in the spring of 2012 and is working on a master’s degree in communication management. He maintained the team’s highest GPA. Kennard made the 2011 Pac-12 All-Academic second team and 2010 Pac-10 All-Academic second team. He and 15 of his USC teammates spent 5 days in Haiti in the spring of 2012 building homes and assisting those in need. He was selected to be one of USC’s representatives at the 2011 APPLE (Athletic Prevention Programming and Leadership Education) Conference in Austin, Tex., designed to promote student-athlete health and wellness. Kennard is the son of Derek Kennard, who played in the National Football League with the Arizona Cardinals, the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, helping the latter to win Super Bowl XXX. The elder Kennard, a native of Stockton, California, attended the University of Nevada, Reno.

In Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, Kennard sacked rookie quarterback Kyler Murray three times in the 27-27 tie. In week 12 against the Washington Redskins, Kennard recorded a strip sack on Dwayne Haskins which was recovered by teammate Tavon Wilson in the 19–16 loss.

Kennard described the process of recruiting “a business,” telling the local newspaper “They’re trying to find the best players. They believe you’re a great player and that’s a great honour, but they believe that they’re a good player too. If you’re over the place the head of yours is likely to become massive. I see the entire process as an enterprise. It’s a business both on my side and theirs. They’ve got to work to find the top players and I’ll make an effort to attend the most suitable program for me.” Kennard announced his decision to take a trip to USC in a press conference on January 27, 2009.

Devon Kennard Net Worth

Devon Kennard is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Devon Kennard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his sophomore year at the time of his sophomore year in 2006 Kennard was able to record 81 tackles, 7 quarterback sacks. In his junior year the player recorded 241/2 sacks as well as 111 tackles aiding to lead the Desert Vista Thunder to the Class 5A Division I title game. As a senior, Kennard was expected to play both tailback and fullback as an offensive player for the Thunder as well as his defensive duties until the top back Marcus Washington, an Arizona State recruit, was able to return from a strain fracture in his leg.

In his first time during his time at USC, Kennard began the season as a backup defensive lineman however, by midseason he was playing a major role in pass rushing scenarios. Then he was promoted to linebacker with strongside. He played in 12 games and starting five of them the game, he recorded 34 tackles. He had two for losses, as well as 3 deflections, a fumble recovery and one forced fumble. He was named to his 2009 Pac-10 All-Freshman first teams by ESPN and Sporting News, and won the USC’s John McKay Award.

In 2010, Kennard was moved and started at a third position, middle linebacker, where he played in all thirteen games, with games starts, and had 72 tackles, including 7 for losses with 2 sacks. Kennard moved back to defensive end for the 2011 season, where he played in all twelve games, with five starts, and 29 tackles, including 4 for losses (with 2 sacks, one which resulted in a safety). Kennard sat out the 2012 season with a torn chest muscle.

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In Desert Vista’s 21–20 victory over Chandler High School, Kennard suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, causing him to miss the rest of the football season. On the season Kennard had 16 carries for 132 yards with five touchdowns. Defensively, he had 18 tackles and 1½ sacks while facing double and triple teams. He played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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Devon Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Devon Kennard celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.

Throughout training camp, Kennard competed against Mark Herzlich to be the backup middle linebacker, but also worked out at outside linebacker. Head coach Tom Coughlin named Kennard a backup outside linebacker to begin the season in 2014, behind starters Jameel McClain and Jacquian Williams.

How much does Devon Kennard make?

Current Contract Devon Kennard signed a 1 year, $1,120,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $1,120,000. In 2022, Kennard will earn a base salary of $995,556, while carrying a cap hit of $995,555. NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

Is Devon Kennard related to Derek Kennard?

Devon Kennard’s dad , Derek, explains how the Cards OLB turned to defense. Offensive lineman Derek Kennard spent five of his 13 NFL seasons with the Cardinals franchise and made the move with the team from St.

Where did Devon Kennard go to college?

Kennard graduated from the University of Southern California with an undergraduate degree in Communications and a master’s degree in Communication Management, with a focus in business management.

Where did Devon Kennard go to High school?

Despite being a team captain the past two seasons and recording seven sacks in back-to-back years, the Ahwatukee native and Desert Vista High School product was released by the Detroit Lions on March 17 in a move that he said “came out of nowhere.” Kennard didn’t last long in free agency, though, as he was scooped up …

What teams did Devon Kennard play for?

Arizona Cardinals