Kyle M. Kennard (born December 12, 2001) is an American football defensive end for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He previously played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Class | Fifth Year |
| Major | Services Management |
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| Born: | December 12, 2001 |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 254 lb (115 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Riverwood (Sandy Springs, Georgia) |
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Early life and high school
editKennard attended high school at Riverwood International Charter School located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Coming out of high school, Kennard was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.[1][2]
College career
editGeorgia Tech
editIn Kennard's first two seasons in 2020 and 2021, he recorded 25 tackles with six being for a loss and four and a half sacks.[3][4] During the 2022 season, Kennard played in twelve games for the Gamecocks while making nine starts, where he totaled 36 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, and two sacks.[5] In week two of the 2023 season, Kennard was named the ACC defensive lineman of the week after notching five tackles with half of one being for a loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception, in a win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs.[6] In week four, he would once again be named the ACC defensive lineman of the week after recording four sacks and a forced fumble versus Wake Forest.[7] Kennard finished the 2023 season tallying 54 tackles with 11 being for a loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and an interception.[8] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Kennard entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9][10]
South Carolina
editKennard transfered to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks.[11][12] In his first game as a gamecock in week one of the 2024 season, he notched five tackles, two and a half sacks, and two forced fumbles, as he helped South Carolina to a win over Old Dominion.[13]
References
edit- ^ Sugiura, Ken. "Riverwood DL Kyle Kennard gives commitment to Georgia Tech". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Tankersley, Benjamin (12 June 2019). "Georgia Tech Football: EDGE Kyle Kennard Commits to the Yellow Jackets!". From The Rumble Seat. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Kaye, Jordan. "South Carolina Football: Kyle Kennard commits to USC". The State. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Kyle Kennard". Sports Reference. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Clark, Chris (15 December 2023). "South Carolina lands transfer portal EDGE Kyle Kennard". On3.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Bishop, Chad. "Georgia Tech's Kyle Kennard named ACC defensive lineman of the week". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Vigliotta, Emillie. "Transfer edge rusher Kyle Kennard's impact felt on Gamecocks' defensive line". The Daily Gamecock. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Adams, Emily (15 December 2023). "Shane Beamer adds Georgia Tech transfer Kyle Kennard for South Carolina football defensive line". Greenville Online. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Peavy, Matt (6 June 2024). "South Carolina Transfer Kyle Kennard Listen Among CFB's Most Impactful Transfers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Caudell, Jackson (15 December 2023). "Former Georgia Tech Defensive End Kyle Kennard Commits to South Carolina". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Veltri, Jack (14 August 2024). "Kyle Kennard sees 'historical' potential for defense. But what's holding South Carolina back?". On3.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Dearing, Chris. "How Kyle Kennard went from Gamecocks newcomer to team leader in first months on campus". The State. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Butt, Peyton. "Kyle Kennard and South Carolina defense looking to 'put their foot on the gas' ahead of Kentucky". On3.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.