Kevin Dockery facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 8, 1984 Hernando, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Hernando (Hernando, Mississippi) |
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| College: | Mississippi State | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||||||||||
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Kevin Dockery was a professional football player. He was born on January 8, 1984. Kevin played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position.
He started his professional career in 2006. The New York Giants signed him as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the main player draft. Before turning pro, he played college football for Mississippi State. Kevin also played for the St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII. They beat the New England Patriots in that big game.
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Kevin Dockery's College Football Journey
Kevin Dockery played college football at Mississippi State. He was a key player for the Bulldogs. He played in 44 games during his college career. He started 37 of those games as a cornerback.
During his time there, he made 195 tackles. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent. He also had 6 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Kevin also broke up 22 passes and had 2 sacks. A pass breakup is when a defender stops a pass from being caught. A sack is tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
Kevin Dockery's Pro Football Career
Kevin Dockery had an exciting career in the NFL. He played for a few different teams. He was known for his defensive skills.
Playing for the New York Giants
Kevin Dockery joined the New York Giants in 2006. He signed with them as an undrafted free agent. This was his first professional team.
In his first year, he made a big play. He had his first career interception against the Dallas Cowboys. He ran it back 96 yards for a touchdown! That's a very long run. He finished his first season with 35 tackles. He also had two interceptions and seven pass deflections. He played in 14 games that year.
In 2007, Kevin played in 13 games. He missed three games due to injuries. Even with injuries, he recorded 46 tackles. He also defended eight passes and forced a fumble. A forced fumble is when a player knocks the ball out of an opponent's hands.
His third season was in 2008. Kevin got his third career interception. In a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he recovered a blocked field goal. His teammate Justin Tuck blocked the kick. Kevin ran it back 71 yards for his second career touchdown!
Time with the St. Louis Rams
After his time with the Giants, Kevin Dockery moved to a new team. He signed with the St. Louis Rams on March 22, 2010. He played for them during the 2010 season.
Brief Stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Kevin Dockery later joined the Pittsburgh Steelers. He signed with them on August 17, 2011. However, he was released from the team shortly after, on August 28, 2011. This marked the end of his professional football career.
