American football player (born 1999)
American football player
Kary Vincent Jr. Born: (1999-02-27 ) February 27, 1999 (age 25) Port Arthur, Texas , U.S.Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight: 189 lb (86 kg) High school: Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas)College: LSU (2017–2020)Position: Defensive back NFL draft: 2021 / round: 7 / pick: 237
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back . 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
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
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
Pre-draft measurables
Height
Weight
Arm length
Hand span
40-yard dash
10-yard split
20-yard split
Vertical jump
Broad jump
Bench press
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
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
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
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
On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL .[ 19]
Houston Roughnecks
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
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
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
^ "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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