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Derion Kendrick

Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys · #15.

Player facts

Team: Dallas Cowboys
Position: Cornerback
Number: 15
Born: Aug 24, 2000 (age 26)
Birthplace: Rock Hill, SC, USA
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 205 lbs
College: Georgia
Experience: 5 seasons
Status: Practice Squad

Stats

2026 Stats

	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	FR	YDS	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	PD	STF	STFYDS	KB
Regular Season	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Career	102	84	18	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.0	0	0	19	1	12	0

About

Derion Rayshawn Kendrick (born August 24, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs. Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, he spent most of his first four seasons with the club, and also played for the Seattle Seahawks.

From Wikipedia’s article on Derion Kendrick, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.¹

Background

Early life

Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played quarterback and wide receiver in high school. 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. 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. He committed to Clemson University to play college football.

College career

Kendrick started his Clemson career in 2018 as a wide receiver. 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. In 15 starts he had 43 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown.

In February 2021, Kendrick was dismissed from the Clemson University football team. This came after a history of disciplinary problems. In June, he announced he was transferring to Georgia.

Legal troubles

On October 16, 2023, Kendrick was arrested in Hollywood, California for illegal possession of a concealed weapon. Police also found marijuana in Kendrick's vehicle. The charges were dismissed on June 4, 2024.

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