Kei'Trel Clark

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Kei'Trel Clark
Kei'Trel Clark Arizona (cropped).jpg
Clark in 2023
No. 13 – Arizona Cardinals
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-03-19) March 19, 2001 (age 23)
Midlothian, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: Manchester (Midlothian, Virginia)
College: Liberty (2019)
Louisville (2020–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / Round: 6 / Pick: 180
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:43
Pass deflections:4
Player stats at PFR

Kei'Trel Clark (born March 19, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Liberty and Louisville.

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Early life

Clark attended Manchester High School in Midlothian, Virginia. He committed to Liberty University to play college football. [1]

College career

Clark appeared in 13 games and made seven starts as a true freshman at Liberty in 2019. He recorded 38 tackles and one sack. After the season, he entered the transfer portal citing "racial insensitivity" within the program as the reason. [2] He transferred to the University of Louisville and was granted immediate eligibility. [3] [4] [5] In 2021, he played in eight games before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. [6] During his three years at Louisville, he had 127 tackles, five interceptions, one touchdown and one sack. After the 2022 season, he declared for the 2023 NFL draft. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄4 in
(1.78 m)		181 lb
(82 kg)		29+5⁄8 in
(0.75 m)		8+1⁄4 in
(0.21 m)		4.42 s1.49 s2.51 s4.21 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		15 reps
Sources: [8] [9]

Clark was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round, 180th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Carter, Dennis (February 7, 2019). "LU Football snags two of state's top cornerbacks". WSET. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ Adelson, Andrea (June 22, 2020). "Liberty players to transfer over racial insensitivity". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ Robinson, Cameron Teague (August 21, 2020). "Louisville's Kei'Trel Clark looks forward to the season after NCAA grants him eligibility". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ Barber, Mike (October 30, 2020). "Manchester's Kei'Trel Clark excelling after transfer to Louisville from Liberty". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ Cubit, Alexis (October 31, 2022). "Louisville football's Kei'Trel Clark knew he was destined for a breakout game. Here's why". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Louisville loses top cover corner Clark to torn ACL". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 2, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ McGavic, Matthew (December 10, 2022). "Louisville CB Kei'Trel Clark Declares for 2023 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Kei'Trel Clark Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Kei'Trel Clark College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ Urban, Darren (April 29, 2023). "Quarterback Clayton Tune Highlights Back End Of Cardinals' Draft". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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