Cortez Kennedy Age, Wiki and Bio

Cortez Kennedy

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican Football Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth23/08/1968
Age56 years
BirthplaceOsceola, Arkansas

Bio/Wiki

Real NameCortez Kennedy
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height191 cm
Weight133 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorN/A (Bald)

Personal Life

HometownWilson, Arkansas
SchoolRivercrest High School, Wilson, Arkansas
CollegeNorthwest Mississippi Community College, University of Miami

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
WifeNicole Sanders (div. 1996)
Children
DaughterCourtney (Born 1995)
SonNone

Family

FatherJoe Harris (step-father)
MotherRuby Harris
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterNot Known

Career

Professional DebutWhen Seattle Seahawks signed him in the 1990 NFL Draft
Jersey Numbers#96, #99
PositionDefensive Tackle
Coach/MentorJimmy Johnson
Records/Achievements
  • In 1992, awarded the NFL Defensive Player of Year by The Associated Press
  • Recorded 58 career sacks and 11 forced fumbles
  • Inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2004
  • Inducted into the Seahawks' Ring of Honor as its 10th member in 2006
  • Eight-time Pro Bowler during his 11 seasons in the NFL

Favourites

HobbiesListening to music

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.