Kervin Wyatt Explained

Kervin Wyatt
Number:99/61
Position:Offensive lineman/linebacker
Birth Date:17 October 1957
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:235
High School:Potomac (MD)
College:Maryland
Undraftedyear:1980
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:3
Pfr:WyatKe20

Kervin Doran Wyatt (born October 17, 1957) is a former American football offensive lineman and linebacker who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at Maryland and went undrafted in .

Early life and education

Wyatt was born on October 17, 1957, in Washington, D.C. He attended Potomac High School in Maryland, before playing college football at the University of Maryland. Wyatt originally played at offensive lineman.[1] He was a varsity member in all four years at the school.[2]

Professional career

Despite having never played the position before, Wyatt was signed by the New York Giants as a linebacker following the 1980 NFL draft.[1] He was injured in a scrimmage against the New England Patriots on August 1, and subsequently placed on injured reserve.[3] He was activated prior to their game against the St. Louis Cardinals, following an injury to John Skorupan.[3] Wyatt appeared in the final four games of the season, starting three.[4] He injured his knee in and spent the entire year on injured reserve,[5] before being released in June .[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Key Matchups. Ukiah Daily Journal. Newspapers.com. December 12, 1980.
  2. Web site: Kervin Wyatt Stats. Pro Football Archives.
  3. News: Giants Activate Linebacker Kervin Wyatt. The Times Recorder. Newspapers.com. November 27, 1980.
  4. Web site: Kervin Wyatt Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. News: Linebacker Wyatt undergoes knee surgery. Daily News. Newspapers.com. July 29, 1981.
  6. News: Giants sign Wiska. The Herald-News. Newspapers.com. June 23, 1982.