Kenneth Acker

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Kenneth Acker
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Acker with the San Francisco 49ers in 2016
No. 20, 25, 27
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1992-02-06) February 6, 1992 (age 32)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Grant (Portland, Oregon)
College: SMU
NFL draft: 2014  / round: 6 / pick: 180
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:105
Pass deflections:12
Interceptions:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Kenneth Acker (born February 6, 1992) is a former American football defensive back. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.

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College career

Acker started out at Southern Methodist University, playing football as a freshman in 2010. He remained in SMU until 2013, when he graduated as a Senior and entered the 2014 NFL draft. During his time at SMU, Acker made 128 tackles, 31 assisted tackles, 6 interceptions, and scored a defensive touchdown. His most successful year was his Junior year in 2012, when he made the Top 10 in the Conference USA for punt return yards, interceptions, interception return yards, interception return touchdowns, and passes defended. [1]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Acker was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft, [2] before signing a four-year contract with the 49ers. [3] He played during the pre-season, and impressed during the game against the Denver Broncos, drawing an offensive penalty, knocked away a pass, and even made an interception, only for it to be called back due to a penalty. Acker played through the pre-season with a stress fracture in his left foot, and was placed on injured reserve shortly after the diagnosis. [4]

After a strong preseason in 2015, Acker was given the starting cornerback job shortly before the 49ers regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. [5] Acker was on the field for a team high 56 defensive snaps in a 20-3 49ers victory. [6] Through Week 14, Acker had impressed in his starting role, having amassed 3 interceptions (tied for the team lead), 8 pass deflections and 58 solo tackles. [7] He lost his starting job that week to Dontae Johnson. [8]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 27, 2016, Acker was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick. [9]

Indianapolis Colts

On April 11, 2018, Acker signed with the Indianapolis Colts. [10] He was released on May 15, 2018. [11]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 11, 2018, Acker signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2018. [13] He was released on September 8, 2018.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On January 29, 2021, Acker signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [14] He was released on July 16, 2021. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kenneth Acker College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ "49ers sign Kenneth Acker to 4-year contract". NinersNation.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  4. ↑ "49ers CB Kenneth Acker was playing with fractured foot". The Sacramento Bee. September 3, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  5. ↑ "San Francisco 49ers Kenneth Acker, former Grant High School star, makes first NFL start". OregonLive.com. September 16, 2015.
  6. ↑ "49ers snap count vs. Vikings: Kenneth Acker is the No. 2 CB, team mixes-and-matches defense". NinersNation.com. September 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Kenneth Acker Stats, News and Video - CB". NFL.com .
  8. ↑ "49ers trade Kenneth Acker to Kansas City Chiefs". NinersNation.com. August 27, 2016.
  9. ↑ "49ers Trade CB Kenneth Acker". 49ers.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on March 3, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Sign Free Agent Cornerback Kenneth Acker". Colts.com. April 11, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Roster Move: Colts Sign Safety Michael Cirino". Colts.com. May 15, 2018.
  12. ↑ Williams, Charean (August 11, 2018). "Jaguars sign Kenneth Acker, Bryce Canady". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. ↑ Oehser, John (September 1, 2018). "Roster reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players". Jaguars.com.
  14. ↑ "Riders sign defensive back Kenneth Acker". Saskatchewan Roughriders. January 29, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Riders sign linebacker Michael Pinckney". Riderville.com. July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
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