Kei'Trel Clark

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Kei'Trel Clark
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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 NFL.com  ·  PFR

Kei'Trel Clark (born March 19, 2001) is an American 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 years

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 reasoning. [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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