Derion Kendrick

Derion Rayshawn Kendrick (born August 24, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and Georgia.

Derion Kendrick
Kendrick in 2022
No. 6 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-24) August 24, 2000
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:South Pointe (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
College:Clemson (2018–2020)
Georgia (2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 212
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:43
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Pass deflections:4
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played quarterback and wide receiver in high school.[1] As a senior, he was the South Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year after passing for 2,683 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushing for 1,194 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] Kendrick played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Game and was a finalist for the U. S. Army Player of the Year Award.[3] He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[4]

College career

Kendrick started his Clemson career in 2018 as a wide receiver.[5] As a true freshman that season, he played in 15 games, recording 15 receptions for 210 yards. Prior to his sophomore season in 2019, he transitioned into a cornerback on an emergency basis, but after impressing coaches, he moved to the position full-time and earned a starting job.[6][7] In 15 starts he had 43 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown.[8][9]

Kendrick with Clemson in 2018

In February 2021, Kendrick was dismissed from the Clemson University football team. This came after a history of disciplinary problems.[10] In June, he announced he was transferring to Georgia.[11]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		 194 lb
(88 kg)		 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.79 s1.60 s2.77 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[12][13][14]

Kendrick was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round, 212th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.[15]

References
  1. "What's best position for Clemson commitment Derion Kendrick with NFL in mind? Well ..." Archived from the original on 2019-02-03. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. "South Pointe's Derion Kendrick wins prestigious Gatorade award". Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. "Two Clemson recruits named finalists for U.S. Army Player of Year". Greenvilleonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  4. "4-star wide receiver Derion Kendrick commits to Clemson". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  5. "Clemson freshman WR Derion Kendrick already drawing comparisons to another Tiger great". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  6. "Who is Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick?". Greenvilleonline.com. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  7. "Fiesty [sic] Clemson corner Derion Kendrick ready for biggest stage". Goupstate.com. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  8. He’s one of Clemson’s best defenders. But maybe, just maybe, he can help at WR too
  9. "Derion Kendrick Has Skills To Take Him To The Next Level". Si.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  10. "Dabo Swinney dismisses Derion Kendrick from team".
  11. Shanesy, Todd (June 2, 2021). "Commentary: Derion Kendrick to Georgia puts new twist on Clemson's crucial opening game". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  12. "Derion Kendrick Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  13. "2022 Draft Scout Derion Kendrick, Georgia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  14. "Derion Kendrick 2022 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  15. Jackson, Stu (April 30, 2022). "Rams select DB Derion Kendrick with 212th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft". TheRams.com.
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