Derion Kendrick

Derion Rayshawn Kendrick (born August 24, 2000) is an American football cornerback who plays for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference.

Derion Kendrick
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 11
PositionCornerback
ClassSenior
MajorParks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-24) August 24, 2000
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolSouth Pointe (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played quarterback and wide receiver in high school.[1] As a senior, he was the South Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year after passing for 2,683 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushing for 1,194 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] Kendrick played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Game and was a finalist for the U. S. Army Player of the Year Award.[3] He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[4]

College career

Kendrick started his Clemson career in 2018 as a wide receiver.[5] As a true freshman that season, he played in 15 games, recording 15 receptions for 210 yards. Prior to his sophomore season in 2019, he transitioned into a cornerback on an emergency basis, but after impressing coaches, he moved to the position full-time and earned a starting job.[6][7] In 15 starts he had 43 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown.[8][9]

In February 2021, Kendrick was dismissed from the Clemson University football team. This came after a history of disciplinary problems.[10] In June, he announced he was transferring to Georgia.[11]

References
  1. "What's best position for Clemson commitment Derion Kendrick with NFL in mind? Well ..." Archived from the original on 2019-02-03. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. "South Pointe's Derion Kendrick wins prestigious Gatorade award". Archived from the original on 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. "Two Clemson recruits named finalists for U.S. Army Player of Year". Greenvilleonline.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  4. "4-star wide receiver Derion Kendrick commits to Clemson". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  5. "Clemson freshman WR Derion Kendrick already drawing comparisons to another Tiger great". Independentmail.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  6. "Who is Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick?". Greenvilleonline.com. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  7. "Fiesty [sic] Clemson corner Derion Kendrick ready for biggest stage". Goupstate.com. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  8. He’s one of Clemson’s best defenders. But maybe, just maybe, he can help at WR too
  9. "Derion Kendrick Has Skills To Take Him To The Next Level". Si.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  10. "Dabo Swinney dismisses Derion Kendrick from team".
  11. Shanesy, Todd (June 2, 2021). "Commentary: Derion Kendrick to Georgia puts new twist on Clemson's crucial opening game". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
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