Kary Vincent Jr.

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Kary Vincent Jr.
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Vincent with the LSU in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-27) February 27, 1999 (age 25)
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas)
College: LSU (2017–2020)
Position: Defensive back
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 7 / Pick: 237
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:2
Player stats at PFR

Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional gridiron football defensive back who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU before he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Early life

Vincent grew up in Port Arthur, Texas and attended Memorial High School. As a senior, he was named first-team All-USA Texas after intercepting seven passes, four of which he returned for touchdowns. [1]

College career

As a true freshman, Vincent played in 11 games with nine tackles and one interception. [2] He had 31 tackles, one sack, six passes deflected and one interception in his sophomore season. [3] As a junior, he had 48 tackles with nine pass defended with four interceptions as LSU won the 2019 National Championship. [4] [5] [6] Vincent announced that he would opt out of the 2020 season in order to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. [7]

Vincent is also a sprinter on the LSU track team. [8] He competed at the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 4 x 100-meter relay. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in
(1.77 m)		185 lb
(84 kg)		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.38 s1.59 s2.52 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		8 reps
All values from Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Denver Broncos

Vincent was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 237th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. [13] On May 12, 2021, Vincent officially signed with the Broncos. [14]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 2, 2021, Vincent was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. [15] He was waived on August 30, 2022. [16]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 14, 2022, Vincent signed with the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers. [17] He was released on September 21. [18]

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. [19]

Houston Roughnecks

On January 23, 2023, Vincent was traded to the Houston Roughnecks in exchange for wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr. [20] He was released on April 10, 2023. [21]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 15, 2024, it was announced that Vincent had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. [22]

Personal life

Vincent's father, Kary Vincent, played college football at Texas A&M and in the Arena Football League. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018. [23]

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References

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  2. ↑ Dellenger, Ross (February 21, 2018). "From angry to humbled last fall on the gridiron, LSU CB Kary Vincent motivated on the track". The Advocate . Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ Murrell, I. C. (August 16, 2019). "Kary Vincent finds comfort in locker room, big role in LSU's nickel defense". NOLA.com . Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ "LSU DB Kary Vincent Jr. decides to stay for senior season". WAFB.com. January 16, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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