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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vincent's father, [[Kary Vincent]], played college football at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]] and in the [[Arena Football League]]. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/740269/?source=player|title=Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose|first=Doug|last=Haller|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=December 30, 2018|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref>Mother: Montrelle Shedrick Siblings: One sister Meshawn Conley, 2 brothers, Kameron Vincent, Kyler Vincent.
Vincent's father, [[Kary Vincent]], played college football at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]] and in the [[Arena Football League]]. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/740269/?source=player|title=Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose|first=Doug|last=Haller|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=December 30, 2018|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref>Mother: Montrelle Shedrick Siblings: One sister Meshawn Conley, Two brothers, Kameron Vincent, Kyler Vincent.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:11, 14 May 2021

Kary Vincent Jr.
No. 35 – Denver Broncos
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999 (age 25)
Houston, Texas
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas)
College:LSU
NFL draft:2021 / round: 7 / pick: 237
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
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Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU before he was drafted by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school

Vincent grew up in Port Arthur, Texas and attended Memorial High School. As a senior, he was named first team All-USA Texas after incepting seven passes, four of which he returned for touchdowns.[1]

College career

As a true freshman, Vincent played in 11 games with nine tackles and one interception.[2] He had 31 tackles, one sack, six passes deflected and one interception in his sophomore season.[3] As a junior, he had 48 tackles with nine pass defended with four interceptions as LSU won the 2019 National Championship.[4][5][6] Vincent announced that he would opt-out of the 2020 season in order to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.[7]

Vincent is also a sprinter on the LSU track team.[8] He competed at the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 4 x 100-meter relay.[9]

Professional career

Vincent was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 237th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. On May 12, 2021, Vincent officially signed with the Broncos.[10]

Personal life

Vincent's father, Kary Vincent, played college football at Texas A&M and in the Arena Football League. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018.[11]Mother: Montrelle Shedrick Siblings: One sister Meshawn Conley, Two brothers, Kameron Vincent, Kyler Vincent.

References

  1. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee". The Advocate. February 1, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "From angry to humbled last fall on the gridiron, LSU CB Kary Vincent motivated on the track". The Advocate. February 21, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Kary Vincent finds comfort in locker room, big role in LSU's nickel defense". NOLA.com. August 16, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "LSU DB Kary Vincent Jr. decides to stay for senior season". WAFB.com. January 16, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Ramos, Jorge (January 12, 2020). "Memorial alumnus Kary Vincent Jr. has prepared his whole life for CFP National Championship moment". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  6. ^ Shipp, Sonny (May 25, 2020). "Kary Vincent ready for bigger role in 2020". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Scarborough, Alex (August 17, 2020). "LSU senior CB Kary Vincent Jr. opts out of 2020 season". ESPN.com.
  8. ^ "LSU's Kary Vincent is on the verge of two-sport stardom, just as his father would have wanted". The Advocate. March 27, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash". NOLA.com. July 22, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  10. ^ https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/nfl-draft-pick-signings-51221#ref=home
  11. ^ Haller, Doug (December 30, 2018). "Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose". The Athletic. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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