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Kary Vincent Jr.
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Vincent with the LSU Tigers 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
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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 s 1.59 s 2.52 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 8 reps
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12]

Denver Broncos

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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

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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

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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

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

Houston Roughnecks

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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

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On February 15, 2024, it was announced that Vincent had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[22] He was released on May 28, 2024.[23]

Personal life

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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.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee". The Advocate. February 1, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  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.
  5. ^ Ramos, Jorge (January 12, 2020). "Memorial alumnus Kary Vincent Jr. has prepared his whole life for CFP National Championship moment". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  6. ^ Shipp, Sonny (May 25, 2020). "Kary Vincent ready for bigger role in 2020". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Scarborough, Alex (August 17, 2020). "LSU senior CB Kary Vincent Jr. opts out of 2020 season". ESPN.com.
  8. ^ Kubena, Brooks (March 27, 2019). "LSU's Kary Vincent is on the verge of two-sport stardom, just as his father would have wanted". The Advocate. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  9. ^ Just, Amie (July 22, 2019). "LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  11. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Kary Vincent Jr., LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 1, 2021). "Broncos select Ohio State OLB Jonathon Cooper with 239th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  14. ^ Levine, Ben (May 12, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  15. ^ Oddo, Jillian (November 2, 2021). "Eagles acquire DB Kary Vincent Jr. from the Broncos in a trade". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  16. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  17. ^ "Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 14, 2022. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  18. ^ "49ers Place Trey Lance on IR; Sign QB and RB to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 21, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  19. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  20. ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Trade DB Kary Vincent Jr. To Houston Roughnecks". XFL News Hub. January 23, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  21. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  22. ^ "Double blue add three Americans". Toronto Argonauts. February 15, 2024.
  23. ^ "Kary Vincent Jr". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  24. ^ Haller, Doug (December 30, 2018). "Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose". The Athletic. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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