Kary Vincent Jr. facts for kids
Vincent with the LSU Tigers in 2018
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||
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| Born: | February 27, 1999 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
| College: | LSU (2017–2020) | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237 | ||
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Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive back, which means he helps stop the other team from scoring. Kary played college football at LSU before starting his professional career. He was chosen by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Growing Up and High School Football
Kary Vincent Jr. grew up in Port Arthur, Texas. He went to Memorial High School. In his final year of high school, he was a top player. He caught seven passes from the other team, which are called interceptions. Four of these interceptions he ran back for touchdowns, which is a great play!
College Sports Career
Kary played college football for the LSU Tigers. As a freshman, he played in 11 games. He made nine tackles and had one interception. In his second year, he had 31 tackles and one interception.
Winning a National Championship
During his junior year, Kary had 48 tackles and four interceptions. This was a special year because LSU won the National Championship in 2019! Before the 2020 season, Kary decided to focus on preparing for the 2021 NFL draft. This meant he would not play his senior year of college football.
Track and Field Star
Besides football, Kary Vincent Jr. is also a fast runner. He was part of the LSU track team. He even competed in the 4 x 100-meter relay race at a big college track event in 2019.
Professional Football Journey
Kary Vincent Jr. began his professional football career in 2021.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos picked Kary in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. This was the 237th pick overall. He officially signed with the Broncos in May 2021.
Philadelphia Eagles
In November 2021, Kary was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. He played for them for a short time. He was later released from the team in August 2022.
San Francisco 49ers
In September 2022, Kary joined the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was released from the team a week later.
San Antonio Brahmas
Kary was then drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas in November 2022. This team is part of the XFL, another professional football league.
Houston Roughnecks
In January 2023, Kary was traded to the Houston Roughnecks, also in the XFL. He played for them until April 2023.
Toronto Argonauts
Most recently, in February 2024, Kary signed with the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the CFL, which is Canada's professional football league. He was released in May 2024.
Family Life
Kary Vincent Jr.'s father, Kary Vincent, also played college football. He played for Texas A&M. His father also played in another professional league called the Arena Football League. Sadly, Kary's father passed away in 2018.
