Kerry Hyder

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Kerry Hyder
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Hyder with the San Francisco 49ers in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1991-05-02) May 2, 1991 (age 33)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school: Lyndon B. Johnson (Austin, Texas)
College: Texas Tech
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:163
Sacks:22.0
Fumble recoveries:6
Pass deflections:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kerry Hyder Jr. (born May 2, 1991) [1] is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for Texas Tech.

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Early life

Hyder played linebacker and defensive end for Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Austin, Texas. Hyder was ranked as a 3-star prospect by Rivals.com and held offers from Cincinnati, Iowa State, Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas Tech, Toledo, and Utah.

College career

Hyder accepted a scholarship offer to play for Texas Tech in 2009 and redshirted his freshman season. In his redshirt freshman season in 2010, Hyder played in 11 games, and logged 13 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss.

In 2011, Hyder started all 12 games for the Red Raiders and logged 42 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.

The 2012 season proved to be Hyder's breakout year with four organizations naming him to preseason All-Big 12 Conference lists. Hyder concluded the season with All-Big 12 Conference honors from Phil Steele, the Austin-American Statesman , the Associated Press , and CBS Sports, among others. [2]

Hyder's senior season in 2013 began with pre-season All-Big 12 Conference listings by several organizations, as well as listings on the Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Award and Outland Trophy watchlists. [1] Hyder's senior season concluded with several All-Big 12 conference selections. [1] Hyder logged 65 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 blocked kicks, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.

He finished his college career with 49 games (41 starts), 176 tackles, 11 sacks, 10 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

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 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		290 lb
(132 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.97 s1.76 s2.92 s4.33 s7.23 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [3] [4]

New York Jets

On May 11, 2014, the New York Jets signed Hyder to a three-year, $1.53 million contract as an undrafted free agent defensive tackle after he was not selected during the 2014 NFL draft. His contract included a signing bonus of $4,000. [5] [6] He was released on August 30, 2014 [7] and signed to the team's practice squad a day later. [8]

Detroit Lions

Hyder was signed to a reserve/future contract by the Detroit Lions on January 6, 2015. Hyder did not make the final 53 man roster out of training camp but was resigned to the practice squad after clearing waivers. He appeared in one game and did not record any stats.

In the offseason before the 2016 season, Hyder shed 35 pounds and transitioned to defensive end. He was promoted to the active roster on January 2, 2016. After recording three sacks in the Lions final preseason game in 2016, he made the Lions 53-man roster. In the first game of the regular season, Hyder recorded two sacks on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck as the Lions won 39-35. He recorded 1.5 sacks in the Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans. After an ankle injury to all-pro defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, Hyder made his first career NFL start on September 25, against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3, recording another sack. He was nominated as the pre-game Gruden Grinder before a Monday night tilt with the Dallas Cowboys by broadcaster Jon Gruden on December 26, 2016. Hyder finished his breakout season by leading the Lions in both sacks (8) and tackles for loss (11). He also had 36 tackles, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery. He also was named the 2016 Detroit Lions Media-Friendly "Good Guy Award" winner by members of the Pro Football Writers Association and Detroit Sports Media Association.

In the Lions first 2017 preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, Hyder suffered a season-ending torn Achilles injury. [9] He was placed on injured reserve on August 15, 2017. [10]

On March 10, 2018, the Lions re-signed Hyder to a one-year contract extension. [11] He appeared in 8 games as a backup, collecting 6 tackles (one for loss) and one sack.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 18, 2019, the Cowboys signed Hyder to a one-year, $1 million contract that included $300,000 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $100,000. [6] [12] In week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Hyder recovered a fumble lost by Carson Wentz in the 37–10 win. [13] He was a backup, appearing in all 16 games, while posting 19 tackles (2 for loss), one sack, 19 quarterback pressures and one fumble recovery.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On March 25, 2020, the San Francisco 49ers signed Hyder to a one-year, $1.50 million contract that included $550,000 guaranteed. [6] [14] The season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa and Dee Ford, allowed Hyder to earn a starting role at right defensive end. In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, Hyder recorded two sacks and recovered a fumble lost by Jared Goff during the 23–20 win. [15] He appeared in 16 games with 14 starts, posting career-highs with 49 tackles (10 for loss), 8.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. [16]

Seattle Seahawks

On March 25, 2021, the Seattle Seahawks signed Hyder to a two-year, $6.80 million contract, that includes $3.65 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.55 million. [17] [18] [6] He appeared in 15 games with 7 starts at left defensive end, registering 33 tackles (3 for loss), 1.5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. He was released on March 18, 2022. [19]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On March 24, 2022, Hyder signed a one-year contract with the 49ers. [20] He appeared in 16 games with one start, posting 19 tackles (one for loss), 3 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

On April 17, 2023, Hyder re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract. [21] He was released on October 6. [22] He appeared in 4 games, making one tackle (one for loss).

Houston Texans

On October 10, 2023, Hyder was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad. [23] He was promoted to the active roster on November 23. [24] He was released on December 5 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. [25] [26] He appeared in 2 games, collecting 2 tackles (one for loss). He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired. [27]

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