Solomon Kindley Explained

Solomon Kindley
Position:Guard
Birth Date:3 July 1997
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:335
High School:William M. Raines
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Georgia (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:111
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:29
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:15
Pfr:KindSo00

Solomon Terry Kindley (born July 3, 1997)[1] is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia.[2]

College career

During his redshirt freshman season in 2017, Kindley started 10 games at right guard. After Georgia's regular season loss to Auburn he was replaced by Ben Cleveland, but Kindley won the starting job at left guard in 2018. Kindley was named a team captain in 2019. He started 10 games, missing a game against Tennessee with an ankle sprain.[3] On January 7, 2020, Kindley announced that he would forgo his senior year and declared for the 2020 NFL draft.[4]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Kindley was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.[5] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on August 6, 2020,[6] and activated two days later.[7]

On August 30, 2022, Kindley was waived by the Dolphins.[8]

New York Giants

On October 5, 2022, Kindley was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 11, 2023.[10] He was released on May 5, 2023.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Solomon Kindley - Georgia Bulldogs - NFL Draft. www.rotoworld.com. en. 2020-02-29.
  2. Web site: Solomon Kindley 66OL. 15 February 2020. Georgia Dogs.
  3. News: Adams . Kipp . Dolphins take UGA lineman Solomon Kindley in 2020 NFL Draft . April 25, 2020 . 247 Sports . April 25, 2020.
  4. Web site: Raines grad Solomon Kindley declares for NFL. O'Brien, Mia. Firstcoastnews.com. January 7, 2020. January 10, 2020.
  5. Web site: Dolphins Draft Georgia Guard Solomon Kindley. MiamiDolphins.com. April 25, 2020.
  6. News: Dolphins Make Roster Moves . MiamiDolphins.com . August 6, 2020 . August 10, 2020.
  7. News: Dolphins Sign Ricardo Louis, Activate Others . MiamiDolphins.com . August 8, 2020 . August 11, 2020.
  8. Web site: Dolphins make roster moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 30, 2022.
  9. Web site: Giants sign OL Solomon Kindley to practice squad; RB Antonio Williams released. Salomone, Dan. Giants.com. October 5, 2022.
  10. Web site: Giants sign WR James Washington to practice squad. Citak, Matt. Giants.com. January 11, 2023.