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, born on January 8, 1984, is a former professional American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team's passes. Kevin played college football at Mississippi State University. He later joined the New York Giants in 2006. He even won a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII!
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Playing Football in College
Kevin Dockery played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He was a cornerback for 44 games, starting in 37 of them. During his college career, he made 195 tackles. He also caught 6 interceptions, which means he caught the ball when the other team was trying to pass it. He also broke up 22 passes and had 2 sacks.
Professional Football Career
Joining the New York Giants
Kevin Dockery started his professional career with the New York Giants in 2006. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main draft, but a team still wanted him to play.
Big Plays with the Giants
In his first year, Kevin made an amazing play against the Dallas Cowboys. He caught an interception and ran it back 96 yards for a touchdown! That's a huge play for a defensive player. He finished his first season with 35 tackles and two interceptions.
In 2007, Kevin played in 13 games. He made 46 tackles and helped defend against 8 passes. He also forced the other team to drop the ball once.
During his third season in 2008, Kevin caught his third career interception. He also had another exciting play against the Philadelphia Eagles. He recovered a blocked field goal and ran it 71 yards for his second career touchdown!
Playing for Other Teams
After his time with the Giants, Kevin Dockery also played for other teams. In 2010, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. Later, in 2011, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for a short time.
