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Faulk at LSU in 2019
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| Position: | Running backs coach | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 5, 1976 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 202 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Carencro (LA) | ||||||||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46 | ||||||||||||
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Kevin Troy Faulk (born June 5, 1976) is a former American football player. He was a running back for the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Kevin played college football for the LSU Tigers. He was named an All-American and was picked by the Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Faulk was known for being a very flexible player. He helped the Patriots win their first three Super Bowl titles. In 2016, he was added to the Patriots Hall of Fame. After his playing career, Faulk coached at LSU from 2018 to 2021. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Early Life and High School Football
Kevin Faulk was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Carencro High School in Carencro, Louisiana. There, he helped his team win the 1992 State Championship (Class 5A).
In high school, Faulk ran for 4,877 yards. He also gained 7,612 total yards and scored 89 touchdowns. He was named Louisiana's Most Valuable Player twice. He also received All-American honors from USA Today and Parade.
College Football Career
After high school, Faulk played for Louisiana State University. He became the starting running back for LSU in his first year, 1995. In 1996, he was chosen for the College Football All-America Team.
On September 7, 1996, LSU played the Houston Cougars. LSU was losing 34–14 at the end of the third quarter. Many fans left Tiger Stadium. But Faulk took over the game in the fourth quarter. He ran for a school record of 246 yards. He also returned four punts for 106 yards. LSU won the game 35–34, scoring nothing in the fourth quarter.
In 1997, Faulk ran for 1,144 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. In 1998, his senior year, he ran for 1,279 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also caught passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns.
Faulk finished his LSU career with 4,557 rushing yards. This was the second-best in SEC history. He also had 6,833 total yards and 53 touchdowns. This was an SEC record at the time. In 1999, Faulk earned a degree in kinesiology from LSU.
Faulk was announced as a 2022 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame.
| Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Plays | Yds | TD | |||
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| 1995 | LSU | 10 | 174 | 852 | 4.9 | 6 | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 1 | 179 | 938 | 7 |
| 1996 | LSU | 11 | 248 | 1,282 | 5.2 | 13 | 10 | 134 | 13.4 | 0 | 258 | 1,416 | 13 |
| 1997 | LSU | 9 | 205 | 1,144 | 5.6 | 15 | 16 | 93 | 5.8 | 0 | 221 | 1,237 | 15 |
| 1998 | LSU | 11 | 229 | 1,279 | 5.6 | 12 | 22 | 287 | 13.0 | 3 | 251 | 1,566 | 15 |
| College totals | 41 | 856 | 4,557† | 5.3 | 46† | 53 | 600 | 11.3 | 4 | 909 | 5,157 | 50† | |
Notes:
- † LSU record
Professional Football Career
New England Patriots (1999–2011)
The New England Patriots picked Kevin Faulk in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He was the 46th player chosen overall.
Faulk was called the Patriots' "Swiss Army knife" because he could do many things. He played as a running back, wide receiver, and on special teams. He was great at catching the ball, blocking, and running. In 2016, he was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Early Seasons (1999–2002)
In his rookie year (1999), Faulk started strong but an ankle injury kept him out of some games. He still gained 1,358 total yards. He also returned a kickoff for 95 yards against the New York Jets.
In 2000, Faulk shared the starting role. He led the team with 570 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He also had 51 catches for 465 yards. He was active on special teams, returning kickoffs and punts.
In 2001, Faulk became a reserve player behind Antowain Smith. He helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams. His cousin, Marshall Faulk, played for the Rams.
In 2002, Faulk had 1,440 total yards. He ran for 271 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes for 379 yards and three touchdowns. He returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, which was a team record. He was the only NFL player that year to score multiple touchdowns in three different ways: rushing, receiving, and kick returns.
Super Bowl Wins (2003–2004)
In 2003, Faulk had 1,351 total yards. He ran for 638 yards and caught 48 passes for 440 yards. The Patriots finished with a 14–2 record and won Super Bowl XXXVIII. Faulk helped them beat the Carolina Panthers 32–29.
In 2004, Faulk played in 11 games. He was a reserve behind Corey Dillon. The Patriots had another 14–2 record and won Super Bowl XXXIX. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles.
Later Seasons (2005–2011)
In 2005, Faulk missed some games due to a foot injury. He returned late in the season. In 2006, he was healthy again. He had 43 catches and 31 punt returns. He also passed Tony Collins for most catches by a Patriots running back.
In 2007, Faulk became an offensive captain. He played in all 16 games. In 2008, he had a career-high 58 catches for 486 yards. He also ran for 507 yards and three touchdowns.
In 2009, Faulk became the Patriots' all-time leader in total yards (all-purpose yards). He had 12,140 yards by the end of the season. He also became the 26th running back in NFL history with at least 400 catches.
His 2010 season ended early when he tore his ACL in Week 2. He returned in 2011 for seven games before retiring.
NFL Career Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
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| 1999 | NE | 11 | 67 | 227 | 3.4 | 43 | 1 | 12 | 98 | 8.2 | 19 | 1 |
| 2000 | NE | 16 | 164 | 570 | 3.5 | 18 | 4 | 51 | 465 | 9.1 | 52 | 1 |
| 2001 | NE | 15 | 41 | 169 | 4.1 | 24 | 1 | 30 | 189 | 6.3 | 28 | 2 |
| 2002 | NE | 15 | 52 | 271 | 5.2 | 45 | 2 | 37 | 379 | 10.2 | 36 | 3 |
| 2003 | NE | 15 | 178 | 638 | 3.6 | 23 | 0 | 48 | 440 | 9.2 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | NE | 11 | 54 | 255 | 4.7 | 20 | 2 | 26 | 248 | 9.5 | 31 | 1 |
| 2005 | NE | 8 | 51 | 145 | 2.8 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 260 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | NE | 15 | 25 | 123 | 4.9 | 11 | 1 | 43 | 356 | 8.3 | 43 | 2 |
| 2007 | NE | 16 | 62 | 265 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 47 | 383 | 8.1 | 23 | 1 |
| 2008 | NE | 15 | 83 | 507 | 6.1 | 41 | 3 | 58 | 486 | 8.4 | 22 | 3 |
| 2009 | NE | 15 | 62 | 335 | 5.4 | 29 | 2 | 37 | 301 | 8.1 | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 | NE | 2 | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | NE | 7 | 17 | 57 | 3.4 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 18 | 0 |
| Career | 161 | 864 | 3,607 | 4.2 | 45 | 16 | 431 | 3,701 | 8.6 | 52 | 15 | |
Retirement and Hall of Fame
On October 9, 2012, Kevin Faulk announced his retirement from football. He had a ceremony at the Hall at Patriot Place. After retiring, Faulk worked as a sports analyst for NESN and WEEI-FM.
In 2015, Faulk was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. On May 18, 2016, fans voted him into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
Coaching Career
High School Coaching
Carencro High School
From 2013 to 2017, Faulk was an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at his old high school, Carencro High School.
College Coaching
LSU
On January 24, 2018, Faulk became the Director of Player Development for the LSU football program. He held this role for two seasons. In February 2020, he was promoted to running backs coach at LSU. He left LSU after the 2021 season.
Professional Coaching
New York Giants
In August 2022, Faulk joined the New York Giants as a running backs intern.
Personal Life
Kevin Faulk is married and has three children. He is a cousin of NFL Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and former NFL player Trev Faulk.
See also
- LSU Tigers football statistical leaders
