Derion Kendrick
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Position | Cornerback |
Class | Senior |
Major | Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management |
Personal information | |
Born: | Rock Hill, South Carolina | August 24, 2000
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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College | |
Bowl games | |
High school | South Pointe (Rock Hill, South Carolina) |
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Derion Rayshawn Kendrick (born August 24, 2000) is an American football cornerback who plays for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference.
Early years[]
Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played quarterback and wide receiver in high school.[1] As a senior, he was the South Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year after passing for 2,683 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushing for 1,194 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] Kendrick played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Game and was a finalist for the U. S. Army Player of the Year Award.[3] He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[4]
College career[]
Kendrick started his Clemson career in 2018 as a wide receiver.[5] As a true freshman that season, he played in 15 games, recording 15 receptions for 210 yards. Prior to his sophomore season in 2019, he transitioned into a cornerback on an emergency basis, but after impressing coaches, he moved to the position full-time and earned a starting job.[6][7] In 15 starts he had 43 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown.[8][9]
In February 2021, Kendrick was dismissed from the Clemson University football team. This came after a history of disciplinary problems.[10] In June, he announced he was transferring to Georgia.[11]
References[]
- ^ "What's best position for Clemson commitment Derion Kendrick with NFL in mind? Well ..." Archived from the original on 2019-02-03. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "South Pointe's Derion Kendrick wins prestigious Gatorade award". Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "Two Clemson recruits named finalists for U.S. Army Player of Year". Greenvilleonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "4-star wide receiver Derion Kendrick commits to Clemson". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "Clemson freshman WR Derion Kendrick already drawing comparisons to another Tiger great". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "Who is Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick?". Greenvilleonline.com. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "Fiesty [sic] Clemson corner Derion Kendrick ready for biggest stage". Goupstate.com. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ He’s one of Clemson’s best defenders. But maybe, just maybe, he can help at WR too[dead link]
- ^ "Derion Kendrick Has Skills To Take Him To The Next Level". Si.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "Dabo Swinney dismisses Derion Kendrick from team".
- ^ Shanesy, Todd (June 2, 2021). "Commentary: Derion Kendrick to Georgia puts new twist on Clemson's crucial opening game". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
External links[]
- 2000 births
- American football cornerbacks
- American football wide receivers
- Clemson Tigers football players
- Living people
- People from Rock Hill, South Carolina
- Players of American football from South Carolina
- Georgia Bulldogs football players