Age, Biography and Wiki
Derek Kennard was born on 9 September, 1962 in Stockton, California, U.S., is an American football player (born 1962). Discover Derek Kennard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
9 September 1962 |
| Birthday |
9 September |
| Birthplace |
Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 61 years old group.
Derek Kennard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Derek Kennard height is 1.9 m and Weight 333 lb (151 kg).
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1.9 m |
| Weight |
333 lb (151 kg) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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| Children |
Devon Kennard |
Derek Kennard Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Kennard worth at the age of 61 years old? Derek Kennard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Derek Kennard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Derek Kennard Social Network
Timeline
Derek Craig Kennard (born September 9, 1962) is a former American football guard and center in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, and Dallas Cowboys.
He also was a member of the Los Angeles Express in the United States Football League (USFL).
He played college football at University of Nevada, Reno.
He was named to the Division I-AA All-American as an offensive tackle in 1983.
Kennard was selected by the Los Angeles Express in the third round (53rd overall) of the 1984 USFL Draft.
He was converted into a guard and played in 20 games during 2 seasons.
Kennard was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round (45th overall) of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL players.
He joined them after the USFL folded in August 1986, starting 10 out of 15 games at left guard.
In the summer of 1986, he shot several episodes of the HBO series 1st & Ten.
In 1987, he started the final 11 games at center.
In 1988, he was the regular starter at center and was an alternate selection to the Pro Bowl.
In 1989, he was suspended 2 games after crashing his car while driving under the influence and started 14 games at center.
In 1990, he was moved to left guard to make room for Bill Lewis at center.
He played in 73 games and had a streak of 40 consecutive starts.
On August 19, 1991, he was traded along with a fifth round draft choice (#118-Rogerick Green) to the New Orleans Saints, in exchange for holdout cornerback Robert Massey.
He opened the season as the starter at right guard, but suffered a torn pectoral muscle in a weight room accident, and was lost for the year after the third game.
In 1991, he regained his starting position at right guard.
He missed the season finale with a sprained ankle.
In 1992, he started the first 14 games at right guard before moving to center in place of an injured Joel Hilgenberg in the fifteenth game, and returned to guard for the season finale.
Kennard played 3 seasons and had 32 consecutive starts at guard and center.
On April 18, 1994, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an unrestricted free agent, primarily to be the starting right guard, replacing Kevin Gogan who signed with the Los Angeles Raiders in free agency.
In 1995 after injuring his hip in training camp, he told the team that he was retiring because of health reasons, but Jerry Jones eventually convinced him to return.
When Larry Allen moved from left tackle back to right guard, he became a backup offensive lineman.
After Ray Donaldson suffered a broken right ankle and was placed on the injured reserve list, he started the last 4 games at center and all of the playoffs.
In Super Bowl XXX he started at center and played with a severe separated shoulder.
Kennard attended Edison High School, where he was an offensive tackle and his No. 73 jersey was retired in 1996.
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he was a second-team All-Big Sky as a sophomore, and All-Big Sky as a junior and senior.
In 1996, he was inducted into Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame and he also is part of the Big Sky Conference Silver Anniversary team.
Although he was not a part of the team at the start of the 1996 season, the Cowboys signed him to help in one game.
He retired at the end of the year.
His sons Derek Kennard Jr. played defensive tackle for the University of Nevada, and Devon Kennard played linebacker for the New York Giants, Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals from 2014-2022, and USC from 2009-2013.
After retiring from the NFL, he promoted sleep apnea awareness with a company called Pro Player Health Alliance.
