Kennard Backman Explained

Kennard Backman
Number:86
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:26 February 1993
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:258
High School:Mableton (GA) Whitefield
College:UAB
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:6
Draftpick:213
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Pfr:BackKe00

Kennard Chike Backman (born February 26, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UAB and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Backman was selected in the sixth round (213rd overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL draft.[1] On May 8, 2015, he signed a contract with the Packers.[2] In his rookie season, Backman appeared in seven games, playing predominantly on special teams.[3] He saw his first playoff action in the Packers' divisional playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, registering a tackle on special teams. On August 30, 2016, Backman was placed on injured reserve.[4]

New England Patriots

On November 12, 2016, Backman was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[5] He was released three days later.[6] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 29, 2016, but was released again three days later.[7] [8]

Detroit Lions

On December 31, 2016, Backman was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 9, 2017.[10] He was waived by the Lions on May 11, 2017.[11]

Statistics

Year Team G GS Receiving Rushing Fumbles
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
Regular season
GB7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Postseason
GB1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kennard Backman Draft Profile . August 10, 2016 . NFL.com.
  2. Web site: May 8, 2015 . Packers sign five draft choices . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927112202/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-five-draft-choices/cdf08670-7daf-482d-b003-e5d2e262ac00 . September 27, 2017 . August 17, 2016 . Packers.com.
  3. Web site: Green Bay Packers: Kennard Backman . August 10, 2016 . Packers.com . August 16, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160816100500/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Kennard-Backman/f0f3034f-a352-4836-9f25-9ada278f310f . dead .
  4. Web site: August 30, 2016 . Packers reduce roster to 76 . August 30, 2016 . Packers.com.
  5. Web site: November 12, 2016 . Patriots activate Dion Lewis to 53-man roster; Make practice squad transactions . June 16, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  6. Web site: November 15, 2016 . Patriots release TE Kennard Backman from the practice squad . June 16, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  7. Web site: November 29, 2016 . Patriots re-sign TE Kennard Backman to the practice squad . June 16, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  8. Web site: December 2, 2016 . Patriots re-sign FB Glenn Gronkowski to practice squad; Release TE Kennard Backman from practice squad . June 16, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  9. Web site: December 31, 2016 . Lions sign WR Jace Billingsley to active roster and place RB Theo Riddick on Reserve/Injured . June 16, 2023 . DetroitLions.com.
  10. Web site: January 9, 2017 . Lions sign nine players to Reserve/Future List . June 16, 2023 . DetroitLions.com.
  11. Web site: Birkett . Dave . May 11, 2017 . Detroit Lions waive two players before rookie minicamp . June 16, 2023 . Detroit Free Press.

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