Kenny Dyson

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Kenny Dyson
Personal information
Born: (2001-06-27) June 27, 2001 (age 23)
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: King School (Stamford)
College: Bryant (2019–2023)
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big South (2022)
  • First-team All-Big South-OVC (2023)
  • Second-team All-NEC (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kenny Dyson Jr. (born June 27, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Bryant Bulldogs.

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College career

During his five-year career at Bryant from 2019 through 2023, Dyson appeared in 44 games with 30 starts, where he totaled 104 tackles with 33.5 being for a loss, 24.5 sacks, six pass deflections, an interception, and three forced fumbles for the Bulldogs. He was named All-Northeast Conference (NEC) Second Team in 2021, All-Big South Conference First Team in 2022, and to the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) First Team in 2023. [1] [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		244 lb
(111 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.00 s1.67 s2.75 s4.68 s7.52 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		23 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Dyson signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. [4] He was released by the Panthers during final roster cuts on August 27, 2024, but signed to the team's practice squad the next day. [5] [6] On November 24, Dyson was elevated to the main roster, where he made his NFL debut the following day, playing eight total snaps versus the Kansas City Chiefs. [7] [8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025. [9]

On May 9, 2025, Dyson was waived by the Panthers. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Kenny Dyson Jr". Bryant Bulldogs University Athletics. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kenny Dyson Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Kenny Dyson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  4. ↑ Steele, Ian (April 29, 2024). "Bryant Defensive End Kenny Dyson Jr Signs with Panthers". ABC6.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Gantt, Darin. "Panthers make moves to get to initial 53-man roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ Gantt, Darin. "Nine players signed to practice squad". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ Rizzuti, Anthony. "Panthers announce handful of roster moves ahead of Week 12 matchup vs. Chiefs". Panthers Wire. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Kenny Dyson Game Logs". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Panthers sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts on Monday". Panthers Wire. USA Today. January 6, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Panthers waive outside linebacker on Friday". panthers.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
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