Kendial Lawrence facts for kids
| Date of birth: | April 13, 1991 |
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| Place of birth: | Rockwall, Texas, U.S. |
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Career information
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| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | RB |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| College: | Missouri |
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Career highlights and awards
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Career stats
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| Rushing yards | 712 |
| Rushing average | 5.4 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 4 |
| Receptions | 96 |
| Receiving yards | 927 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 5 |
| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Kendial Lawrence, born on April 13, 1991, is an American former professional football player. He played as a running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also played college football at Missouri and had a short time with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Playing Career Highlights
Kendial Lawrence started his professional journey after college. He played for several teams in both American and Canadian football leagues.
Dallas Cowboys Experience
In 2013, Kendial Lawrence signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a player who was not chosen in the main draft. He joined the team in April but was released in August of the same year.
First Time with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
After leaving the Cowboys, Lawrence signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League. He joined them in September 2013.
Playing in Italy: Milan Rhinos
For the 2014 season, Lawrence played for the Rhinos Milano in the Italian Football League. He played in three games, running for 307 yards and scoring three touchdowns. He then returned to North America.
First Time with Edmonton Eskimos
In June 2014, Lawrence signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. He had a great season in 2014, gaining 850 yards. In 2015, his offensive stats were lower, but he became a key player for special teams. The Eskimos won the Grey Cup in 2015, which is a major championship in Canadian football.
Time with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Lawrence joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in February 2016. He played in 11 games, running for 150 yards and scoring one touchdown. He also caught 17 passes for 129 yards. He was often used to return punts and kick-offs. The team released him in October 2016.
Second Time with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Lawrence returned to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in October 2016. He played in two games for them that season. He caught one pass for 20 yards and had 209 combined return yards.
Second Time with Edmonton Eskimos
In 2017, Lawrence signed again with the Edmonton Eskimos. He was released in June as teams finalized their rosters. However, after another player got injured, the Eskimos signed Lawrence again in July 2017. He played in two games before getting a season-ending injury himself. His contract ended in February 2018.
