“My dad was super excited,” Kennard said, via ArizonaSports.com.
He was well on his way to doing the same before tragedy struck against Chandler early in his senior year. It differentiates you from everybody else.So I started doing those things in college to build relationships, build the network and figure out ways that I could be successful.I feel like I’ve kind of taken a lot from a lot of different people.It’s conversations that need to happen. . Kennard's perspective on life after football comes from his father, Derek, who played 134 games in the NFL before retiring at age 34, when Devon was … This […]Listen/Download on Apple Podcasts I Spotify Podcasts Powered by RedCircle Welcome to a new episode of Office Hours: a podcast with Front Office Sports CEO Adam White and figures from the sports industry. When LB Devon Kennard signed with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, it allowed him to play for the same team his dad, Derek Kennard, did from 1986-1990. This […]Rich Antionello, founder and CEO of Complex, discusses sports, media and the life of an entrepreneur. Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. This […]Listen/Download on Apple Podcasts I Spotify Podcasts Powered by RedCircle Welcome to a new episode of Office Hours: a podcast with Front Office Sports CEO Adam White and figures from the sports industry. Listen/Download on Apple Podcasts I Spotify Podcasts Powered by RedCircle Welcome to a new episode of Office Hours: a podcast with Front Office Sports CEO Adam White and figures from the sports industry. Devon Kennard was always known for his accolades on the football field. He says, 'Hey, I want dad to not coach me ever again and I want to play defense," Derek Kennard said of his son, Devon. When you meet people and get business cards, write something memorable about them. It was the first time in my life where I faced some real tough adversity.The injury made me realize I have to have something else. “You Can’t Stop Us,” narrated […]On a normal Saturday evening in July, the outfield at the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ stadium would be occupied by fielders and the stands filled with fans. Obviously I’m a football player, but I’m also a businessman and a real estate investor. “The fact father and son being able to play for the same organization . Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox.As it turned out, he found strong interest in his services. Now we can start to move forward and make this place a better and more equal place for all.I want to leave a legacy for my family beyond just the game of football. A 2009 graduate of Desert Vista, Kennard dominated opposing offenses from the defensive line position. That was a devastating time for me. Obviously I’m a football player, but I’m also a businessman and a real estate investor. It was a move that fit well on a couple of fronts.Kennard grew up in Phoenix and his father Derek played offensive line for the Cardinals in St. Louis and Arizona from 1986 to 1990.“My dad was super excited,” Kennard said, via ArizonaSports.com. This season is focused on athletes, both current and retired, who have found success in business endeavors off the field.On today’s episode, we’re joined by Devon Kennard, Arizona Cardinals Outside Linebacker and Real Estate Investor. Kennard grew up in Phoenix and his father Derek played offensive line for the Cardinals in St. Louis and Arizona from 1986 to 1990. USC's Devon Kennard and his father, Derek, share a love of football and an awareness of its dangers. And I hope that our generation and generations moving forward can start to move the needle on the systemic racism that’s plagued our country for generations. As a junior, he accounted for a state-record 24.5 sacks. It starts with being a husband, a father, and a friend. Get your Fantasy Football league up and running today!Cardinals' Chandler Jones ready to break Michael Strahan's sack record: 'I don't think that's hard to get'Astros and A's brawl after Ramón Laureano gets hit twice and charges Houston dugoutBREAKING NEWS: Liverpool complete deal for defender TsimikasThe miracle shot that won the PGA Championship for Collin MorikawaAre the Raptors being overlooked as NBA title contenders?Former champion Kuznetsova latest to withdraw from U.S. OpenVisualize How 6 Supercars Sound With The Aid Of ScienceJo Adell, just like Jose Canseco's blunder, has home run ball bounce off him and over wallMcIlroy hits out at Koepka's Johnson comments: I try to respect everyoneIf Big Ten pulls plug on college football season, other conferences don't have to follow suitUnanswered questions as conferences cancel 2020 college football seasons
to have that kind of opportunity and for it to be home, where my family lives, Kennard is less sure about his fit in the Cardinals defense at this point because he hasn’t had “a chance to get a playbook or dive in with the coaches.” Given how often defensive coordinator Vance Joseph called blitzes last season, however, it’s a good bet that he’ll be rushing the passer a fair amount in Arizona.Make better choices.