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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | July 23, 1986 Maxton, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Purnell Swett (Maxton, North Carolina) |
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| College: | Wingate | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||||
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Kenwin Cummings Jr. was born on July 23, 1986. He is an American former professional football player. Kenwin played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of two famous teams: the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Wingate Bulldogs.
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Kenwin Cummings' Early Life and College Football
Kenwin Cummings grew up and went to Purnell Swett High School. He was a talented football player. Because of his skills, he earned a scholarship to Wingate University.
Playing for Wingate University
At Wingate, Kenwin played as a defensive lineman. He was very good at stopping opposing teams. In his junior year, he made 66 tackles. He also had 9 sacks, which means he tackled the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
During his senior year, Kenwin continued to excel. He made 71 tackles, which was one of the best records in his school's history. He was recognized as an NCAA Division II All-American player. Kenwin finished his college career as the all-time leader at Wingate for sacks and tackles for loss.
In 2019, Kenwin Cummings was honored for his achievements. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame. This shows how important he was to the university's football program.
Kenwin Cummings' Professional Football Career
After college, Kenwin Cummings hoped to play in the NFL. He was not chosen in the 2008 NFL Draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally.
Time with the New York Jets
Starting Out in 2008
The New York Jets signed Kenwin Cummings as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2008. This meant he joined the team even though he wasn't drafted. He was initially on the team's main roster. However, he was later moved to the practice squad. Players on the practice squad train with the team but don't usually play in games.
Playing in 2009
In 2009, Kenwin started the season on the practice squad again. But in November, he was moved to the active roster. This meant he could now play in real NFL games. Kenwin made his NFL debut on special teams. This happened during a playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Final Season with the Jets in 2010
In 2010, Kenwin played in three games for the Jets. He was mainly on special teams. Special teams are units that play during kickoffs, punts, and field goals. After these games, he was waived by the Jets. He then rejoined their practice squad.
Joining the Dallas Cowboys
On December 8, 2010, the Dallas Cowboys signed Kenwin Cummings. They took him from the Jets' practice squad. He played in two games for the Cowboys. In these games, he made one special teams tackle. He was released by the Cowboys in September 2011.
Kenwin Cummings' Personal Life
Kenwin Cummings was born to his parents, Kenwin Sr. and Darlene Cummings. He has faced a personal challenge since he was 15 years old. At that age, he learned he has Type 1 diabetes. This is a condition where the body cannot make enough insulin.
Kenwin Cummings is also a member of the Lumbee Indian tribe. He is one of the few Native American players to have played in the NFL.
