Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Cortez Kennedy |
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Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 191 cm |
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Weight | 133 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | N/A (Bald) |
Personal Life
Hometown | Wilson, Arkansas |
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School | Rivercrest High School, Wilson, Arkansas |
College | Northwest Mississippi Community College, University of Miami |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Divorced | ||||
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Wife | Nicole Sanders (div. 1996) | ||||
Children |
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Family
Father | Joe Harris (step-father) | ||||
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Mother | Ruby Harris | ||||
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Career
Professional Debut | When Seattle Seahawks signed him in the 1990 NFL Draft |
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Jersey Numbers | #96, #99 |
Position | Defensive Tackle |
Coach/Mentor | Jimmy Johnson |
Records/Achievements |
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Favourites
Hobbies | Listening to music |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Kennedy earned All-American honors at the University of Miami in 1986. | |
He was the third overall pick in the 1990 NFL draft. | |
Kennedy wore a #96 jersey, later switching to #99 to honor Jerome Brown during a season. | |
In August 2002, he officially retired from professional football. | |
After retiring, Kennedy served as an advisor for the New Orleans Saints. | |
SI.com dubbed him the greatest athlete to wear the #96 jersey in 2007. | |
Upon signing his initial contract, Kennedy splurged on six cars as a new millionaire. |