Kary Vincent Jr.

Last updated

Kary Vincent Jr.
KaryVincent2019.jpg
Vincent with the LSU in 2018
Toronto Argonauts
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999 (age 24)
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)
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 NFL.com  ·  PFR

Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional gridiron football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at LSU before he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Contents

Early years

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.59 s2.52 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		8 reps
All values from Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Denver Broncos

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

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

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

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

Houston Roughnecks

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

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

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. [23]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Johnson (quarterback)</span> American football player (born 1986)

Joshua Javon Johnson is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Johnson has been a member of 14 different NFL teams, the most in league history. He also played in the United Football League (UFL) and the XFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Ball</span> American gridiron football player (born 1987)

Marcus Ball is a professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Ball went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft but signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Ball attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he was voted Class 5A defensive player of the year. He played college football at Florida State, Pearl River Community College, and Memphis. Ball has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, and Calgary Stampeders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dexter McCoil</span> American gridiron football player and coach (born 1991)

Dexter McCoil Sr. is a gridiron football coach and former safety, who is the current defensive coordinator for the Texas State Bobcats. He played college football at Tulsa. McCoil played professionally for the Los Angeles Kiss, Edmonton Eskimos, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Calgary Stampeders, St. Louis BattleHawks and Toronto Argonauts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalen Collins</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Jalen Carnell Collins, nicknamed "Snacks", is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Collins has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Wildcats, Tampa Bay Vipers, Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Elks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Kelly</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Chad Patrick Kelly is an American professional football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Clemson and Ole Miss. The Denver Broncos selected him in the seventh round with the final pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, making him that year's Mr. Irrelevant. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Parks</span> American football player (born 1994)

Will Parks is an American football safety who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. He played college football at Arizona.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">De'Vante Bausby</span> American football player (born 1993)

De'Vante Bausby is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Pittsburg State Gorillas and has been a member of several teams in the National Football League, Alliance of American Football, United States Football League, and XFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Obi Melifonwu</span> American football player (born 1994)

Henry-William Obiajulu Melifonwu is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at UConn. He was selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.

Norman Henry Price II is a gridiron football offensive guard for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Southern Mississippi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Treston Decoud</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Treston Decoud is an American football defensive back who is a free agent. He played college football at Oregon State. He has been a member of the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Renegades, Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Elks and New Jersey Generals.

Victor Vaughn Bolden Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Oregon State, and signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2017. In 2022, with the Stallions, he won MVP of the Championship game versus the Philadelphia Stars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Toliver</span> American football player (born 1995)

Kevin Toliver II is an American football cornerback for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at LSU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Dunbar</span> American gridiron football player (born 1995)

Steven Dunbar Jr. is a professional gridiron football wide receiver for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He also played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Houston.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cole McDonald</span> American gridiron football player (born 1998)

Cole McDonald is an American football quarterback. He played college football at Hawaii and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben DiNucci</span> American football player (born 1996)

Benjamin Anthony DiNucci, is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at James Madison and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saivion Smith</span> American football player (born 1997)

Saivion Smith is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Parnell Motley</span> American football player (born 1997)

Parnell Motley is an American football cornerback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Oklahoma and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Motley has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, and Cleveland Browns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Edwards (Canadian football)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Christopher Edwards is a retired professional Canadian football defensive back, who most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Lindsey Scott Jr. is an American football quarterback for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He began his career with the LSU Tigers before transferring to the East Mississippi Lions, where he threw for over 3,400 yards and 29 touchdowns. After one year he transferred for a second time to the Missouri Tigers where he sat a year due to an injury. He transferred once again for a third time to FCS team, the Nicholls Colonels. Scott transferred as a graduate transfer for a fourth and final time to the Incarnate Word Cardinals and set FCS records for touchdown passes and touchdowns responsible for.

Nicklas Vincent Tiano is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for Mississippi State before transferring to Chattanooga. He also played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL), and had brief stints with the Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

References

  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.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.