Kevin Vickerson

Total tackles:	166
Sacks:	6.5
Forced fumbles:	2
Pass deflections:	12
Interceptions:	1

Kevin Vickerson
	Vickerson with the Chiefs in 2014
Michigan State Spartans
Position:	Graduate assistant
Personal information
Born:	January 8, 1983 (age 41); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	328 lb (149 kg)
Career information
High school:	Detroit (MI) Martin Luther King
College:	Michigan State
NFL draft:	2005 / round: 7 / pick: 216
Career history
As a player:
	Miami Dolphins (2005–2006); Tennessee Titans (2007–2009); Seattle Seahawks (2010)*; Denver Broncos (2010–2013); Kansas City Chiefs (2014); New York Jets (2015);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Michigan State (2021–present) ; Graduate assistant;
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-NFL Europa (2007);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	166
Sacks:	6.5
Forced fumbles:	2
Pass deflections:	12
Interceptions:	1
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated September 19, 2024

Kevin Darnell Vickerson (born January 8, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Michigan State.

Early life

Vickerson attended Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan. As a senior, he earned Prep All-America honors playing both offensive and defensive line while helping his team to a 10–1 record and a Public School League title.

College career

A four-year letterman at Michigan State, played in 44 games while starting 19 for the Spartans. He started two games as a freshman and started six the following year. As a senior, Vickerson started 11 contests and amassed 46 tackles and 4.5 sacks. In his career, Vickerson totaled 113 tackles including 24.5 for a loss, 8.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and a pair of blocked kicks. He majored in criminal justice.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Vickerson was drafted by former Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban with a seventh-round pick (216th overall) in the 2005 NFL draft.^[1] After being late for numerous team meetings the Dolphins considered pulling their contract offer from the table, however he was signed on July 24. After spending two days on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, Vickerson was cleared to practice.

After compiling five tackles and a sack in preseason, Vickerson appeared likely to make the team. However, he was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering an ACL injury in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on September 1.

Vickerson was on the bubble to make the team in 2006 and was rumored to be a candidate for the trading block, but in the end did make the final roster. He was inactive for all 16 contests in 2006, and after two seasons had never appeared in a regular season game for the Dolphins.

Vickerson became an unrestricted free agent on March 2, 2007, after the Dolphins declined to offer him a contract as an exclusive rights free agent. He was re-signed by the team and allocated to NFL Europa on March 9. In 10 starts for the Cologne Centurions, Vickerson recorded 31 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two passes defensed. He was named to the 2007 All-NFL Europa team.

Despite Vickerson's strong performance in NFL Europa, he was released by the Dolphins on August 27.

Tennessee Titans

Vickerson had a workout with the San Francisco 49ers on September 6, 2007, but was not signed. On November 1, he was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans - the team with which his brother Quartez attended training camp.

On November 28, Vickerson was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster after defensive tackle Demetrin Veal was released. He made his NFL debut on December 2, recording two assisted tackles in the team's 28–20 win over the Houston Texans.

Seattle Seahawks

Vickerson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks with LenDale White a fourth (111) and fifth (185) round pick in the 2010 NFL draft for a fourth (104) and fifth (176) round pick in the 2010 NFL draft. Vickerson was released before the start of the regular season on September 5, 2010.

Denver Broncos

Vickerson was signed by the Denver Broncos on September 7, 2010. On November 16, 2012, Vickerson was fined $15,000 for horse-collar tackling Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in Week 10.^[2] Vickerson came under scrutiny in a highly anticipated Sunday Night Football game against the Indianapolis Colts with his three personal fouls and hit on Samson Satele, knocking Satele out of the game with a knee injury. The Broncos would go on to lose 39-33 for their first loss of the season after starting 6–0.^[3]

Vickerson was released by the Broncos on August 30, 2014.^[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 9, 2014, Vickerson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.^[5]

New York Jets

Vickerson was signed by the New York Jets on March 24, 2015.^[6]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	TEN	4	0	3	1	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	TEN	7	0	14	8	6	1.5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0
2009	TEN	13	2	28	20	8	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
2010	DEN	15	12	43	33	10	2.0	3	1	4	0	4	3	1	0	0	0
2011	DEN	5	4	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	DEN	16	14	40	28	12	2.0	5	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2013	DEN	11	11	22	18	4	1.0	7	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
2014	KAN	15	1	12	9	3	0.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		86	44	166	120	46	6.5	21	1	4	0	4	12	2	1	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	TEN	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	TEN	1	0	4	4	0	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	DEN	1	1	4	2	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		3	1	8	6	2	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Personal life

Kevin's brother, Quartez Vickerson, played football at Grand Valley State and helped his team to a Division II national championship in 2005. He played with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europa in the spring of 2007, and attended 2007 training camp with the Tennessee Titans.

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References

↑ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
↑ "Fines roundup: Tim Dobbins of Texans fined for Jay Cutler hit". National Football League . November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
↑ "Kevin Vickerson Delivers Cheap Shot on Samson Satele, Punches Out Knee of Colts Center (GIFs)". October 21, 2013.
↑ "Kevin Vickerson released by Denver Broncos - NFL.com". NFL.com . Archived from the original on August 31, 2014.
↑ Wilkening, Mike. "Kevin Vickerson, Chiefs strike a one-year deal". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
↑ Lange, Randy (March 24, 2015). "Free Agent DE Kevin Vickerson Signs with Jets". New York Jets. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.

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[1] "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

[2] "Fines roundup: Tim Dobbins of Texans fined for Jay Cutler hit". National Football League . November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012.

[3] "Kevin Vickerson Delivers Cheap Shot on Samson Satele, Punches Out Knee of Colts Center (GIFs)". October 21, 2013.

[4] "Kevin Vickerson released by Denver Broncos - NFL.com". NFL.com . Archived from the original on August 31, 2014.

[5] Wilkening, Mike. "Kevin Vickerson, Chiefs strike a one-year deal". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved September 9, 2014.

[6] Lange, Randy (March 24, 2015). "Free Agent DE Kevin Vickerson Signs with Jets". New York Jets. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.

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