Keenan Lambert facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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| Born: | February 28, 1992 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Maury (Norfolk, Virginia) | ||
| College: | Norfolk State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||
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Keenan Lambert, born on February 28, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a safety, which is an important defensive position in football. Safeties help stop the other team from scoring touchdowns. Keenan played college football at Norfolk State University. He later joined the NFL. He is also the half-brother of Kam Chancellor, another famous safety who played for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Keenan Lambert's Football Journey
College Football Days
Keenan Lambert went to Norfolk State University for college. While there, he played for the Norfolk State Spartans football team. Playing college football is a big step for many athletes. It helps them get ready for a chance to play professionally.
Joining the NFL
After college, Keenan Lambert hoped to join the NFL. He was not chosen in the NFL Draft, which is where teams pick new players. However, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks on May 8, 2015. This means a team still wanted him, even though he wasn't drafted.
Before joining the NFL, players go through special tests. These tests measure things like how fast they can run. They also check how high players can jump and how strong they are. Keenan Lambert also took part in these important tests.
Playing for the Oakland Raiders
Later in 2015, Keenan Lambert joined the Oakland Raiders. He played in five games for the Raiders during that time. Playing in NFL games is a big achievement for any football player. On October 15, 2015, he was waived by the team. This means he was released from the active roster. However, just two days later, on October 17, 2015, he was re-signed to the Raiders' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't play in games unless they are moved to the main roster.
