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 (2010-2013) | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||
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Kerry Hyder Jr. was born on May 2, 1991. He is an American professional football player who plays as a defensive end. He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Early Life and High School Football
Kerry Hyder Jr. grew up in Austin, Texas. He played football at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. During his high school years, he played as both a linebacker and a defensive end. Many colleges were interested in him because he was a talented player.
College Football Career
Kerry Hyder Jr. decided to play college football for Texas Tech. He joined the team in 2009. His first year was a "redshirt" season, which means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to train and get ready for future seasons.
First Seasons at Texas Tech
In 2010, Hyder played in 11 games. He made 13 tackles and helped stop opponents behind the line of scrimmage 3.5 times. The next year, in 2011, he started every game for the Red Raiders. He had 42 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. He also caused one fumble.
Breakout Years and Achievements
The 2012 season was a big year for Hyder. Many sports organizations recognized him as one of the best players in the Big 12 Conference. He earned "All-Big 12 Conference" honors from several groups.
In 2013, his senior year, Hyder continued to impress. He was again listed as a top player before the season started. He finished his final college season with 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. He also forced 3 fumbles and recovered one. He even blocked two kicks!
Overall, Kerry Hyder Jr. played in 49 college games, starting 41 of them. He made 176 tackles, had 11 sacks, and helped break up 10 passes. He also forced 3 fumbles and recovered 2.
Professional Football Journey
Kerry Hyder Jr. began his professional football career in 2014. He was not chosen in the NFL Draft, but he was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. This means a team signed him after the draft was over.
New York Jets and Detroit Lions
After signing with the Jets, Hyder was released before the regular season started. He then joined their practice squad. In 2015, he signed with the Detroit Lions. He spent most of that year on their practice squad, playing in only one game.
Before the 2016 season, Hyder worked hard and lost 35 pounds. He also changed his position to defensive end. This change helped him a lot! He played very well in the preseason games. He made the Lions' main roster for the 2016 season.
Success with the Detroit Lions
In his first game of the 2016 regular season, Hyder had two sacks against the Indianapolis Colts. He continued to play well, getting 1.5 sacks in Week 2. When another player, Ezekiel Ansah, got injured, Hyder became a starter. He finished the 2016 season leading the Lions in sacks with 8. He also had 36 tackles and recovered one fumble. He was even given the "Good Guy Award" by sports reporters for being friendly and helpful.
Unfortunately, in 2017, Hyder suffered a serious Achilles injury during a preseason game. This injury meant he could not play for the entire season. He re-signed with the Lions in 2018 and played in 8 games as a backup.
Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers
In 2019, Kerry Hyder Jr. signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He played in all 16 games as a backup. He made 19 tackles and recovered one fumble.
In 2020, he joined the San Francisco 49ers. Due to injuries to other players, Hyder earned a starting spot. He had a fantastic season with the 49ers. He recorded a career-high 8.5 sacks and 49 tackles. He also recovered a fumble in a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Seattle Seahawks and Return to 49ers
In 2021, Hyder signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He played in 15 games and started 7 of them. He had 33 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He was released by the Seahawks in March 2022.
Soon after, in March 2022, Hyder signed back with the San Francisco 49ers. He played in 16 games that season. He re-signed with the 49ers again in April 2023. He played in 4 games before being released in October 2023.
Houston Texans
In October 2023, Kerry Hyder Jr. joined the practice squad of the Houston Texans. He was later promoted to their active roster in November. He played in 2 games for the Texans before the season ended.
