Kamren Kinchens Explained

Kamren Kinchens
Current Team:Los Angeles Rams
Number:26
Position:Safety
Birth Date:29 September 2002
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:207
High School:Miami Northwestern (Miami)
College:Miami (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:3
Draftpick:99
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statweek:10
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:26
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:3
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:3
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue7:1
Pfr:K/KincKa00

Kamren Kinchens (born September 29, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, earning All-American honors in 2022.

Early life

Kinchens attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida. A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Miami.[1] [2] [3]

College career

Kinchens played in all 12 games and started the final five of his true freshman year at Miami in 2021 and had 44 tackles.[4] [5] He returned to Miami as a starter in 2022. Against Georgia Tech, he tied a school record with three interceptions.[6] He finished the year with 59 tackles, six interceptions, and one touchdown. He was named a first-team All-American by CBS Sports.[7] Kinchens declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season.[8]

Professional career

Kinchens was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round with the 99th overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.[9]

In his rookie season, Kinchens returned an interception 103 yards for a touchdown to help the Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Furones . David . 2020-07-11 . Hurricanes land safety Kamren Kinchens, now have five 2021 commitments from Miami Northwestern . 2024-02-29 . Sun Sentinel . en-US.
  2. Web site: Wilson . David . November 14, 2022 . Kinchens, Bissainthe provide ‘great example’ for how Miami wants to recruit South Florida . 2024-06-08 . Miami Herald.
  3. Web site: Kamren Kinchens, Miami Hurricanes, Safety . 2023-04-29 . 247Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: Wilson . David . November 5, 2021 . Kam Kinchens does all the little things for Miami. It’s exactly what UM’s defense needed . 2024-06-08 . Miami Herald.
  5. Web site: UM safety Kam Kinchens talks about communication on the field between freshmen . Miami Herald . 2021-10-26 . 2024-10-21.
  6. Web site: Wilson . David . Miami, Mario Cristobal were all smiles about Kamren Kinchens’ record-setting day at GT . Miami Herald . 2022-11-12 . 2024-10-21.
  7. Web site: Silverstein . Adam . 2022-12-07 . 2022 CBS Sports All-America team: Big Ten dominates list with Ohio State holding most selections . 2024-02-29 . CBSSports.com . en.
  8. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . December 16, 2023 . Hurricanes’ Kam Kinchens to skip Pinstripe Bowl to prepare for NFL draft . 25 December 2023 . Sun Sentinel.
  9. Web site: Grosbard . Adam . 2024-04-27 . NFL draft: Rams take Miami safety Kamren Kinchens in 3rd round . 2024-06-08 . Daily News . en-US.
  10. Web site: Jets WR Garrett Wilson, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley highlight Players of the Week. Gordon, Grant. NFL.com. November 6, 2024.