Kenny Shedd facts for kids

Kendrick Dwayne Shedd (born February 14, 1971) is a former American professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Kenny Shedd played for teams like the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders.

Kenny Shedd's Football Journey

Starting in College Football

Kenny Shedd was born on Valentine's Day in 1971. He grew up in Davenport, Iowa. He went to West High School there. After high school, he played college football at the University of Northern Iowa. He was a talented player for the Northern Iowa Panthers.

Playing in the NFL

In 1993, Kenny Shedd was chosen in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL draft. The New York Jets picked him as the 129th player overall. He played for the Jets for two seasons. Later, he also played for the Chicago Bears.

In 1996, Kenny Shedd played for the Barcelona Dragons. This team was part of the World League of American Football. After that, he returned to the NFL. He joined the Oakland Raiders and played for them until 1999. His last NFL team was the Washington Redskins in 2000.

Special Recognition

In 2009, Kenny Shedd was honored. He was named to the "All-Select NFL Team." This was a special tribute for players from the Missouri Valley Football Conference who had played in the NFL. It showed how much he achieved in his football career.

Life After Football

After his football career, Kenny Shedd decided to work in law enforcement. In 2002, he graduated from the Police Academy. Today, he works as a law enforcement officer in San Leandro, California. He is also related to another person named Picasso Nelson.