Keno Hills facts for kids
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| Position: | Guard Tackle |
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| Born: | June 13, 1973 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Tampa Bay Tech (FL) | ||||
| College: | Kent St. Louisiana-Lafayette |
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| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 6 / Pick: 179 | ||||
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Keno J. Hills (born June 13, 1973) is an American former professional football player. He was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New Orleans Saints.
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Keno Hills: A Football Journey
Starting His Football Path
Keno Hills was born on June 13, 1973. He grew up in Tampa, Florida. He loved playing football from a young age.
He played college football at two different universities. First, he played for Kent State. Then, he played for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Joining the NFL Draft
After college, Keno Hills was ready for the professional league. He entered the 1996 NFL draft. This is where NFL teams choose new players.
The New Orleans Saints picked him in the sixth round. He was the 179th player chosen overall. This was a big step in his football career.
Playing in the NFL
Keno Hills played as an offensive lineman. This position helps protect the quarterback and block for running plays. He played for the New Orleans Saints from 1996 to 1999.
In 1999, he didn't play in any games for the Saints. Later that year, he signed with the Chicago Bears. He was on their main team roster for one game but did not play. The Bears released him in June 2000.
A few days later, the Miami Dolphins signed Keno Hills. He joined their training camp. However, he was released early during the camp. He played a total of 22 games in the NFL, starting 7 of them.
