Head coach Matt Patricia named Kennard the starting outside linebacker to begin the regular season, alongside Christian Jones and starting middle linebacker Jarrad Davis. The offense recorded just 109 yard on the ground against the most complete team Lions head coach Matt Patricia has ever had in his coaching tenure in Detroit, while the Cardinals running backs mustered only 51 rushing yards in Carolina. [20], Throughout training camp, Kennard competed against Mark Herzlich to be the backup middle linebacker, but also worked out at outside linebacker. On September 9, 2018, Kennard was voted team captain by his teammates. He played college football at USC. [12] Kennard attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed all of the combine and positional drills. [39][30], On January 5, 2016, New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin announced his resignation as head coach. [44], Kennard returned as the starting strongside linebacker in 2017. Kennard was inactive for the Giants' Week 10 loss at the San Francisco 49ers due to a quadriceps injury. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Arizona Cardinals or NFL Properties LLC. “I said to myself, ‘Hey, the Cardinals better jump on it right away because he won’t be out there very long,’ ” Derek Kennard said. So, Dad did what any Dad would do with some inside pulls to the local NFL franchise. Kennard signed a three-year contract with the Cardinals after being released by the Detroit Lions. [11] On January 18, 2014, Kennard recorded two solo tackles as part of Romeo Crennel's West team that lost 23–13 to the East in the 2014 East-West Shrine Game. He finished his rookie season in 2014 with 43 combined tackles (35 solo), 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass deflection in 12 games and six starts. [41], Kennard entered training camp slated as a starting outside linebacker. [24] In Week 11, Kennard earned his first career start after Jacquian Williams sustained a concussion the previous week. As a sophomore in 2006, Kennard recorded 81 tackles and seven quarterback sacks. Kennard was the 24th linebacker drafted in 2014 and one of three players from USC. He missed two games (Weeks 5–6) due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 4. Derek made a call to the Cardinals’ front office, according to the Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman. Kennard attended a pre-draft visit with the New York Giants and impressed the coaching staff with his intelligence. One of the key offseason additions the Arizona Cardinals made to their defense was linebacker Devon Kennard. He played college football at USC.
Gallery LOOK: The 3 father-son combos to play for the Cardinals OK. You guys are interested. [56], “He made a great impression. Defensively, he had 18 tackles and 1½ sacks while facing double and triple teams. [7][8], Kennard called the recruiting process "a business," telling his local paper, "They're trying to go after good players. [21][22] Head coach Tom Coughlin named Kennard a backup outside linebacker to begin the season in 2014, behind starters Jameel McClain and Jacquian Williams.
Good.’ They (the Lions) let him go the next day and immediately the Cardinals picked him up and we were as excited as hell.”.
The offense is living up to every bit of the hype thus far. [33][34] Head coach Tom Coughlin named Kennard the starting strongside linebacker to begin the regular season, alongside J.T. The Cardinals were given a bit of a heads up before Kennard was released by the Lions. [1], 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. 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.
Devon Kennard (born June 24, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He is a perfect fit schematically. Giants rookie LB Devon Kennard", "Rookie Spotlight: Devon Kennard learning multiple positions", "New York Giants Release 2014 Depth Chart", "Giants place Jacquian Williams and James Brewer on injured reserve", "NFL Game Center: Week 13-2014: New York Giants at Jacksonville Jaguars", "NFL Game Center: Week 14-2014: New York Giants at Tennessee Titans", "Devon Kennard Injury: Rookie won't play in season finale", "Giants 90-man roster breakdown: How good can Devon Kennard be? Share this article 274 shares share tweet text email link Jess Root. He made the 2009 Pac-10 All-Freshman first teams by ESPN and Sporting News, and won USC's John McKay Award. Kennard made his first career interception off a pass by Bills' quarterback Tyrod Taylor, that was originally intended for tight end Charles Clay, in the first quarter. On December 28, 2015, the New York Giants officially placed Kennard on season-ending injured reserve due injuries to his foot and hamstring. [55], 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. The defense has shown plenty of promise, especially their linebacker core, which made an immense improvement from last season. He was great on the, CBS Feature: ‘Number Two High School Recruit Out for the Season’, Devon Kennard's first career interception, Trojans score No. 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. They think you're a good player, and that's an honor, but they think somebody else is a good player, too. [40] On January 14, 2016, the New York Giants promoted offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo to head coach. 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). He made the All-Pac-12 Defensive Team and was named a Lott Trophy Finalist. Kennard is slated to start at outside linebacker opposite Chandler Jones. https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/21/cardinals-got-a-call-from-devon-kennards-father-before-release-from-lions/, according to the Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman, Jamal Adams out, Mike Iupati questionable for Seahawks in Week 7, DeAndre Hopkins, Dre Kirkpatrick, others questionable for Cardinals in Week 7, Cardinals trade for Giants pass rusher Markus Golden, Jamal Adams misses practice for 2nd day in a row for Seahawks, CB Dre Kirkpatrick is new addition to Cardinals' Week 7 injury report, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [42] Head coach Ben McAdoo as named him the starting strongside linebacker, alongside Jonathan Casillas and starting middle linebacker Kelvin Sheppard. Welcome to Cards Wire's European Union Experience. He adds to the hometown Cardinals players on the roster. [52], On March 17, 2020, Kennard was released by the Lions. It's a business on my end and on theirs. [37] In Week 12, he tied his season-high of ten combined tackles (five solo) in a 20–14 loss at the Washington Redskins. In 2013, Kennard started all thirteen games at outside linebacker, recording 60 tackles and team-highs of 13.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and ten quarterbacks hits. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played multiple positions. It turns out the elder Kennard probably didn’t need to make a call to the team, as it sounds like the Cardinals already had him on their radar, but it does create a little bit of history. As every game passes, that means we are one week closer to the 2021 NFL Draft. [56] The elder Kennard, a native of Stockton, California, attended the University of Nevada, Reno. Please check your email for a confirmation.
[51] He’s a tough hard-nosed football player.
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.
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