Kevin Graf Explained

Kevin Graf
Number:77
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:June 17, 1991
Birth Place:Agoura Hills, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:309
High School:Agoura Hills (CA) Agoura
College:USC
Undraftedyear:2014
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Kevin Graf (born June 17, 1991) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at USC.

College career

Graf played one season of football at Oaks Christian High School He played both Basketball and Football at Agoura High School. He graduated with a degree in communications and a minor in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California.

He started 39 games at right tackle for the Trojans in his sophomore year, receiving an honorable mention to the 2011 CollegeFootballNews.com sophomore team. He played 14 games as a senior, and received an honorable mention for All-Pac-12 Conference honors.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Graf was signed by the Eagles on May 13, 2014 as an undrafted free agent. He played with the club for several weeks before being relegated to the practice squad.[1] He was released by the Eagles on August 30, 2015.[2]

Indianapolis Colts

On April 20, 2016, Graf signed with the Indianapolis Colts. On August 26, 2016, Graf was released from the Colts' injured reserve with an injury settlement.[3]

Atlanta Falcons

On November 29, 2016, Graf was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2016.[5] He was released on December 12, 2016 and re-signed back to the practice squad.[6] [7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on February 7, 2017.[8] He was waived on August 30, 2017.[9]

Personal life

Kevin is the son of Allan and Betty Graf. He has two siblings, a brother named Derek and a sister named Nicole. His father and brother both played for USC. His father was part of the 1972 National Championship team. He graduated from Agoura High School in 2009. Graf is married to Samantha Hansen, daughter of LA Angels hitting coach and former MLB infielder Dave Hansen.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 77 Kevin Graf . 2014 . Philadelphia Eagles . July 11, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150711171802/http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/151663/graf-kevin.pdf . July 11, 2015 .
  2. Web site: Indianapolis Colts Football INDIANAPOLIS COLTS MAKE ROSTER MOVES. April 21, 2016.
  3. Web site: Colts waive OT Kevin Graf from IR with injury settlement. Bouda. Nate.
  4. Web site: Falcons Place Desmond Trufant On IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830193308/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Place-Desmond-Trufant-on-IR/738beb9d-6860-4495-b716-2acbacc03efe. dead. August 30, 2017. Jackson, Curtis. AtlantaFalcons.com. November 29, 2016.
  5. Web site: Falcons Sign DL Malliciah Goodman. Jackson, Curtis. AtlantaFalcons.com. December 6, 2016. December 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161211162929/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-DL-Malliciah-Goodman/bed62260-c54d-4c49-8e1b-daf9b881d695. December 11, 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Falcons Waive OL Kevin Graf. December 12, 2016.
  7. Web site: Falcons Sign OL Kevin Graf & CB Ryan White To Practice Squad. December 14, 2016.
  8. Web site: Falcons sign several players to future contracts for 2017. Choate, Dave. TheFalcoholic.com. February 8, 2017.
  9. Web site: Falcons Waive Four Players And Reach Injury Settlement With Tackle Kevin Graf. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 30, 2017.