Kenny Shedd facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | February 14, 1971 Davenport, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | West (Davenport, Iowa) | ||||||
| College: | Northern Iowa | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 5 / Pick: 129 | ||||||
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Kendrick Dwayne Shedd, known as Kenny Shedd, is a former American football player. He was born on February 14, 1971. Kenny played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). A wide receiver is a player who runs routes and catches passes from the quarterback. He played for teams like the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders. After his football career, Kenny became a police officer.
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Kenny Shedd's Football Career
Kenny Shedd started his journey in football playing for the University of Northern Iowa. He played college football there before joining the professional leagues. In 1993, the New York Jets picked him in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL draft. This meant he was chosen to join their team.
Playing in the NFL
After playing for the Jets from 1993 to 1994, Kenny also played for the Chicago Bears in 1994. He then joined the Oakland Raiders from 1996 to 1999. His last NFL team was the Washington Redskins in 2000. During his time in the NFL, he caught 16 passes for 252 yards. He also scored one touchdown.
Playing in Europe
In 1996, Kenny Shedd also played for the Barcelona Dragons. This team was part of the World League of American Football. This league allowed players to compete internationally.
Special Recognition
In 2009, Kenny was honored as part of the "All-Select NFL Team." This tribute recognized former players from the Missouri Valley Football Conference who had played in the NFL. It showed how much his college conference valued his achievements.
Life After Football
After his time as a professional football player, Kenny Shedd chose a new career path. In 2002, he graduated from the Police Academy. Since then, he has been working in law enforcement. He currently serves as a police officer in San Leandro, California. Kenny Shedd is also related to another football player, Picasso Nelson.
External Links
- Article about Kenny Shedd as a police officer
- Interview with Kenny Shedd
- Kenny Shedd's career transition
- 11 Former Panthers named to MVFC "All-Select NFL Team"
- Missouri Valley Football Conference Recognizes “All-Select NFL Team”
