Kary Vincent Jr.

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Kary Vincent Jr.
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Vincent with the LSU in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999 (age 25)
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas)
College:LSU (2017–2020)
Position:Defensive back
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:2
Player stats at PFR

Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional gridiron football defensive back who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU before he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Early life[edit]

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

College career[edit]

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[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in
(1.77 m) 		185 lb
(84 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.38 s 1.59 s 2.52 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 8 reps
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12]

Denver Broncos[edit]

Vincent was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 237th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[13] On May 12, 2021, Vincent officially signed with the Broncos.[14]

Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

On November 2, 2021, Vincent was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.[15] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[16]

San Francisco 49ers[edit]

On September 14, 2022, Vincent signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[17] He was released on September 21.[18]

San Antonio Brahmas[edit]

On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[19]

Houston Roughnecks[edit]

On January 23, 2023, Vincent was traded to the Houston Roughnecks in exchange for wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr.[20] He was released on April 10, 2023.[21]

Toronto Argonauts[edit]

On February 15, 2024, it was announced that Vincent had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[22]

Personal life[edit]

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.[23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee". The Advocate. February 1, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Dellenger, Ross (February 21, 2018). "From angry to humbled last fall on the gridiron, LSU CB Kary Vincent motivated on the track". The Advocate. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Murrell, I. C. (August 16, 2019). "Kary Vincent finds comfort in locker room, big role in LSU's nickel defense". NOLA.com. 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. ^ Kubena, Brooks (March 27, 2019). "LSU's Kary Vincent is on the verge of two-sport stardom, just as his father would have wanted". The Advocate. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  9. ^ Just, Amie (July 22, 2019). "LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  11. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Kary Vincent Jr., LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select Ohio State OLB Jonathon Cooper with 239th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  14. ^ Levine, Ben (May 12, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  15. ^ Oddo, Jillian (November 2, 2021). "Eagles acquire DB Kary Vincent Jr. from the Broncos in a trade". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  16. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "49ers Place Trey Lance on IR; Sign QB and RB to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 21, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  20. ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Trade DB Kary Vincent Jr. To Houston Roughnecks". XFL News Hub. January 23, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  21. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  22. ^ "Double blue add three Americans". Toronto Argonauts. February 15, 2024.
  23. ^ 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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