Kevin House facts for kids
![]() House, c. 1982
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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Born: | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
December 20, 1957 ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | University City (University City, Missouri) |
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College: | Southern Illinois | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49 | ||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Kevin Nathaniel House was born on December 20, 1957. He is a former American football player. Kevin played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1980 NFL Draft. Kevin played in the NFL for eight seasons, from 1980 to 1987. He played for the Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams.
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Kevin House's Football Career
Kevin House was a talented wide receiver. He played college football at Southern Illinois University. In 1980, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked him in the second round of the NFL Draft. This was a big step for his career.
Playing for the Buccaneers
Kevin spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was known for catching many passes and gaining lots of yards. His best season was in 1981. That year, he caught 56 passes for 1,176 yards. He also scored 9 touchdowns, which was a career high. He was a key player for the Buccaneers during his time there.
Time with the Los Angeles Rams
In 1986, Kevin House joined the Los Angeles Rams. He played for them for two seasons. After the 1987 season, he finished his professional football career. Overall, he caught 299 passes for 5,169 yards and scored 34 touchdowns in his NFL career.
Life After Football
After he stopped playing professional football, Kevin House started a new chapter. He opened and ran a hair salon for some time. Later, he sold the salon. He then worked as a recruiter for a company called T-Mobile. After that, he worked for Bank of America. Kevin House is now retired.