Kenwin Cummings facts for kids
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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. (born July 23, 1986) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Kenwin played for the New York Jets and the Dallas Cowboys. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Wingate University.
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Kenwin's Early Life and College Football
Kenwin Cummings grew up and went to Purnell Swett High School. He was a talented football player there. Because of his skills, he earned a football scholarship to Wingate University.
Playing at Wingate University
At Wingate, Kenwin played as a defensive lineman. He was a very strong player. In his junior year, he made 66 tackles and had 9 sacks. Sacks are when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He also caused 3 fumbles.
In his senior year, Kenwin continued to play well. 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. This means he was one of the best players in his division across the country. He holds the school records for the most sacks and tackles for loss.
In 2019, Kenwin was honored for his amazing college career. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame.
Kenwin's Professional Football Career
After college, Kenwin Cummings hoped to play in the NFL. He was not chosen in the NFL Draft, so he signed with a team as an undrafted free agent.
Time with the New York Jets
Kenwin joined the New York Jets in May 2008.
2008 Season
He was not active for the first game of the season. He was later released by the team. However, he was signed to the Jets' practice squad a few days later. The practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games. He stayed on the practice squad for the rest of the year.
2009 Season
In 2009, Kenwin was released again. But he was quickly signed back to the practice squad. In November, he was moved to the main team roster. Kenwin made his NFL debut playing on special teams. Special teams are units that play during kickoffs, punts, and field goals. His first game was against the Cincinnati Bengals.
22010 Season
In 2010, Kenwin played in three games on special teams. He didn't record any tackles or other stats during these games. He was later waived by the Jets in October. He then rejoined their practice squad.
Time with the Dallas Cowboys
On December 8, 2010, the Dallas Cowboys signed Kenwin Cummings. They picked him up from the Jets' practice squad. He played in 2 games for the Cowboys. He made one tackle while playing on special teams. He was released by the Cowboys in September 2011.
More About Kenwin Cummings
Kenwin Cummings was born to Kenwin Sr. and Darlene Cummings. He has faced a personal challenge with Type 1 diabetes. He found out he had diabetes when he was 15 years old. However, this condition did not stop him from chasing his dreams of playing professional football.
Kenwin is also a Lumbee Indian. The Lumbee are a Native American tribe. He is one of the few Native Americans who have played in the NFL.
