Darian Kinnard Explained
| Darian Kinnard |
| Current Team: | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Number: | 72 |
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Birth Date: | 29 December 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 322 |
| High School: | Saint Ignatius
(Cleveland, Ohio) |
| College: | Kentucky (2018–2021) |
| Draftyear: | 2022 |
| Draftround: | 5 |
| Draftpick: | 145 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: |
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| Statseason: | 2023 |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 1 |
| Statlabel2: | Games started |
| Pfr: | KinnDa00 |
Darian Kinnard (born December 29, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky.
Early years
Kinnard was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and then Kingsport, Tennessee, where he attended Dobyns-Bennett High School.[1] He moved to Cleveland, Ohio, after his freshman year and enrolled at Saint Ignatius High School.[2] Kinnard played in the 2018 All-American Bowl.[3] Kinnard committed to play college football at Kentucky over offers from Penn State, UCLA and Tennessee.[4]
College career
Kinnard played in nine games and started two games as a true freshman.[5] [6] He started all 13 of the Wildcats games at right tackle in his sophomore season.[7] He was named preseason All-Southeastern Conference as well as a preseason All-American by CBS Sports going into his junior season.[8]
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Kinnard was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round, 145th overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[9] Kinard won Super Bowl LVII when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles.[10]
On August 29, 2023, Kinnard was waived by the Chiefs and re-signed to the practice squad.[11] [12] Kinard won his second straight Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[13]
Philadelphia Eagles
On February 20, 2024, Kinnard signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[14]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Hale . Jon . November 8, 2018 . Kentucky football: Darian Kinnard boasts Tennessee roots . May 27, 2023 . The Courier-Journal.
- Web site: Goul . Matt . November 23, 2016 . Once new to St. Ignatius, Darian Kinnard now fits like a glove . May 27, 2023 . Cleveland.com.
- Web site: November 9, 2017 . Kentucky commit Darian Kinnard celebrates Army Bowl selection . November 10, 2021 . USA Today High School Sports.
- Web site: Hale . Jon . May 1, 2017 . Four-star offensive tackle Darian Kinnard commits to UK . October 17, 2023 . The Courier-Journal.
- Web site: Roush . Nick . August 14, 2019 . If You Don’t Know, Now You Know: Darian Kinnard . November 10, 2021 . on3.com.
- Web site: Smith . Jennifer . November 7, 2018 . Coming off his best game as a Wildcat, UK freshman returns to former home . May 27, 2023 . Lexington Herald Leader.
- Web site: August 26, 2020 . Kentucky football's Darian Kinnard on his mindset for 2020 . May 27, 2023 . Lexington Herald Leader.
- Web site: Kennedy . Bryan . August 20, 2020 . CBS Sports names Duffy, Jackson, Kinnard Preseason All-Americans . November 10, 2021 . WTVQ.com.
- Web site: McMullen . Matt . May 1, 2022 . Five Things to Know About Chiefs' Fifth-Round Pick Kentucky OL Darian Kinnard 2022 NFL Draft . March 24, 2023 . Chiefs.com.
- Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . March 24, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Web site: August 29, 2023 . Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . February 14, 2024 . Chiefs.com.
- Web site: August 30, 2023 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves . February 14, 2024 . Chiefs.com.
- Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News.
- Web site: Boyle. Owen. Eagles sign Tyrion Davis-Price and Darian Kinnard. philadelphiaeagles.com. February 20, 2024. February 21, 2024.
