Kary Vincent Jr.
![]() Vincent with the LSU in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Born: | Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. | February 27, 1999||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||
College: | LSU (2017–2020) | ||
Position: | Defensive back | ||
NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at PFR |
Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU before he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Vincent grew up in Port Arthur, Texas and attended Memorial High School. As a senior, he was named first-team All-USA Texas after intercepting seven passes, four of which he returned for touchdowns.[1]
College career
[edit]As a true freshman, Vincent played in 11 games with nine tackles and one interception.[2] He had 31 tackles, one sack, six passes deflected and one interception in his sophomore season.[3] As a junior, he had 48 tackles with nine pass defended with four interceptions as LSU won the 2019 National Championship.[4][5][6] Vincent announced that he would opt out of the 2020 season in order to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.[7]
Vincent is also a sprinter on the LSU track team.[8] He competed at the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 4 x 100-meter relay.[9]
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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5 ft 9+3⁄4 in (1.77 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) |
8+7⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.38 s | 1.59 s | 2.52 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
8 reps | |||
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12] |
Denver Broncos
[edit]Vincent was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 237th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[13] On May 12, 2021, Vincent officially signed with the Broncos.[14]
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]On November 2, 2021, Vincent was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[16]
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]On September 14, 2022, Vincent signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[17] He was released on September 21.[18]
San Antonio Brahmas
[edit]On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[19]
Houston Roughnecks
[edit]On January 23, 2023, Vincent was traded to the Houston Roughnecks in exchange for wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr.[20] He was released on April 10, 2023.[21]
Toronto Argonauts
[edit]On February 15, 2024, it was announced that Vincent had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[22] He was released on May 28, 2024.[23]
Personal life
[edit]Vincent's father, Kary Vincent, played college football at Texas A&M and in the Arena Football League. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee". The Advocate. February 1, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Dellenger, Ross (February 21, 2018). "From angry to humbled last fall on the gridiron, LSU CB Kary Vincent motivated on the track". The Advocate. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Murrell, I. C. (August 16, 2019). "Kary Vincent finds comfort in locker room, big role in LSU's nickel defense". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "LSU DB Kary Vincent Jr. decides to stay for senior season". WAFB.com. January 16, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Jorge (January 12, 2020). "Memorial alumnus Kary Vincent Jr. has prepared his whole life for CFP National Championship moment". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Shipp, Sonny (May 25, 2020). "Kary Vincent ready for bigger role in 2020". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Scarborough, Alex (August 17, 2020). "LSU senior CB Kary Vincent Jr. opts out of 2020 season". ESPN.com.
- ^ Kubena, Brooks (March 27, 2019). "LSU's Kary Vincent is on the verge of two-sport stardom, just as his father would have wanted". The Advocate. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Just, Amie (July 22, 2019). "LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Kary Vincent Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "2021 Draft Scout Kary Vincent Jr., LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Kary Vincent Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select Ohio State OLB Jonathon Cooper with 239th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Levine, Ben (May 12, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Oddo, Jillian (November 2, 2021). "Eagles acquire DB Kary Vincent Jr. from the Broncos in a trade". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 14, 2022. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "49ers Place Trey Lance on IR; Sign QB and RB to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 21, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Trade DB Kary Vincent Jr. To Houston Roughnecks". XFL News Hub. January 23, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Double blue add three Americans". Toronto Argonauts. February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kary Vincent Jr". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Haller, Doug (December 30, 2018). "Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose". The Athletic. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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