Kerry Hyder facts for kids
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Hyder with the San Francisco 49ers in 2020
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 2, 1991 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Lyndon B. Johnson (Austin, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas Tech | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||
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Kerry Hyder Jr. was born on May 2, 1991. He is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive end. Before playing professionally, he played college football for Texas Tech.
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Early Life and High School Football
Kerry Hyder Jr. grew up in Austin, Texas. He played football at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. He was a linebacker and defensive end. Many colleges wanted him to play for them.
College Football Career
Hyder accepted a scholarship to play for Texas Tech in 2009. He spent his first year learning and practicing. In 2010, he played in 11 games. He made 13 tackles.
In 2011, Hyder started all 12 games for Texas Tech. He made 42 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He also forced one fumble.
The 2012 season was a big year for Hyder. Many sports groups named him to their All-Big 12 Conference teams. He was recognized as one of the best players in the conference.
In his senior year in 2013, Hyder was again named to several All-Big 12 teams. He was also considered for major awards like the Lombardi Award. He finished his senior season with 65 tackles and 2 sacks. He also forced 3 fumbles.
He played in 49 college games during his career. He made a total of 176 tackles and 11 sacks. He also forced 3 fumbles and recovered 2.
Professional Football Journey
Kerry Hyder Jr. was not chosen in the 2014 NFL draft. However, he soon signed with a team.
New York Jets
On May 11, 2014, the New York Jets signed Hyder. He joined them as a defensive tackle. He was later released and then signed to the team's practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Detroit Lions
Hyder joined the Detroit Lions in 2015. He did not make the main team at first. He was signed to their practice squad again. He played in only one game that year.
Before the 2016 season, Hyder worked hard and lost weight. He changed his position to defensive end. He played very well in the preseason games. He earned a spot on the Lions' main roster. In the first game of the regular season, he had two sacks. He continued to play well. He led the Lions in sacks with 8. He also had 36 tackles. He was named the team's "Good Guy Award" winner by sports reporters.
In 2017, Hyder had a serious injury during a preseason game. He tore his Achilles tendon. This injury meant he could not play for the entire season.
The Lions re-signed Hyder in 2018. He played in 8 games as a backup player. He made 6 tackles and one sack.
Dallas Cowboys
In 2019, Hyder signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. He played in all 16 games as a backup. He made 19 tackles and one sack. He also recovered a fumble in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
San Francisco 49ers (First Time)
On March 25, 2020, Hyder signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Other players on the team got injured. This gave Hyder a chance to become a starter. He played very well in his new role. In one game, he had two sacks and recovered a fumble. He played in all 16 games, starting 14 of them. He had a career-high 49 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
Seattle Seahawks
In 2021, Hyder signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks. He played in 15 games and started 7. He made 33 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He also recovered two fumbles. He was released by the Seahawks in March 2022.
San Francisco 49ers (Second Time)
Hyder returned to the 49ers in March 2022. He signed a one-year contract. He played in 16 games and made 19 tackles. He re-signed with the 49ers again in April 2023. He played in 4 games before being released in October.
Houston Texans
On October 10, 2023, Hyder joined the Houston Texans' practice squad. He was later moved to the main team. He played in 2 games for the Texans. He made 2 tackles. After the season, his contract ended, and he became a free agent.
