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{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Kary Vincent Jr.
| name = Kary Vincent Jr.
|image=KaryVincent2019.jpg
| image = KaryVincent2019.jpg
|caption=Vincent with the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] in 2018
| caption = Vincent with the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]] in 2018
| position = [[Defensive back]]
|current_team=
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|02|27}}
|number=
| birth_place = [[Port Arthur, Texas]], U.S.
|position=[[Cornerback]]
| height_ft = 5
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1999|02|27}}
| weight_lbs = 189
|birth_place=[[Port Arthur, Texas]], U.S.
| height_in = 10
|height_ft=5
| high_school = [[Memorial High School (Port Arthur, Texas)|Memorial]] (Port Arthur, Texas)
|weight_lbs=189
| college = [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] (2017–2020)
|height_in=10
| draftyear = 2021
|high_school=[[Memorial High School (Port Arthur, Texas)|Memorial]] (Port Arthur, Texas)
| draftround = 7
|college=[[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] (2017–2020)
| draftpick = 237
|draftyear=2021
| pastteams =
|draftround=7
|draftpick=237
|pastteams=
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})*
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})
* [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2024}})*
|status=Active
| status =
|highlights=
| highlights =
* [[College Football Playoff National Championship|CFP national champion]] ([[2020 College Football Playoff National Championship|2019]])
* [[College Football Playoff National Championship|CFP national champion]] ([[2020 College Football Playoff National Championship|2019]])
| statseason =2022
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (American football)|Total tackles]]
| statweek =
| statvalue1 = 2
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| statlabel2 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
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|statlabel2=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
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|statlabel3=[[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statlabel4 = [[Pass deflections]]
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|statlabel4=[[Pass deflections]]
| statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
|statvalue4=0
| statvalue5 =
|statlabel5=[[Interceptions]]
| pfr = V/VincKa00
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|nfl=kary-vincent-jr
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'''Kary Lamont Vincent Jr.''' (born February 27, 1999) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] before he was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round of the [[2021 NFL Draft]].
'''Kary Lamont Vincent Jr.''' (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional [[gridiron football|football]] [[defensive back]]. He played [[college football]] at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] before he was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round of the [[2021 NFL draft]].


==Early life and high school==
==Early life==
Vincent grew up in [[Port Arthur, Texas]] and attended [[Memorial High School (Port Arthur, Texas)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/article_6888f330-e7b6-11e6-99d8-83acbcd1bd37.html|title=Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee|work=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]|date=February 1, 2017|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref>
Vincent grew up in [[Port Arthur, Texas]] and attended [[Memorial High School (Port Arthur, Texas)|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 1, 2017 |title=Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/article_6888f330-e7b6-11e6-99d8-83acbcd1bd37.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
As a true freshman, Vincent played in 11 games with nine tackles and one interception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dellenger |first=Ross |date=February 21, 2018 |title=From angry to humbled last fall on the gridiron, LSU CB Kary Vincent motivated on the track |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f96a53f8-174e-11e8-9471-33e95e7c9c97.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> He had 31 tackles, one sack, six passes deflected and one interception in his sophomore season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murrell |first=I. C. |date=August 16, 2019 |title=Kary Vincent finds comfort in locker room, big role in LSU's nickel defense |url=https://www.panews.com/2019/08/16/karys-second-homes-vincent-finds-comfort-in-locker-room-big-role-in-lsus-nickel-defense/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref> As a junior, he had 48 tackles with nine pass defended with four interceptions as LSU won the [[2020 College Football Playoff National Championship|2019 National Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wafb.com/2020/01/16/lsu-db-kary-vincent-jr-decides-stay-senior-season/|title=LSU DB Kary Vincent Jr. decides to stay for senior season|website=WAFB.com|date=January 16, 2020|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/Memorial-alumnus-Kary-Vincent-Jr-has-prepared-14969105.php|title=Memorial alumnus Kary Vincent Jr. has prepared his whole life for CFP National Championship moment|first=Jorge|last=Ramos|work=[[The Beaumont Enterprise]]|date=January 12, 2020|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-cornerback-Kary-Vincent-ready-for-bigger-role-in-2020-147498515/|title=Kary Vincent ready for bigger role in 2020|first=Sonny|last=Shipp|website=247Sports.com|date=May 25, 2020|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref> Vincent announced that he would opt out of the 2020 season in order to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29680885/lsu-tigers-senior-cb-kary-vincent-jr-opts-2020-season|title=LSU senior CB Kary Vincent Jr. opts out of 2020 season|first=Alex|last=Scarborough|website=[[ESPN.com]]|date=August 17, 2020}}</ref>
As a true freshman, Vincent played in 11 games with nine tackles and one interception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dellenger |first=Ross |date=February 21, 2018 |title=From angry to humbled last fall on the gridiron, LSU CB Kary Vincent motivated on the track |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f96a53f8-174e-11e8-9471-33e95e7c9c97.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> He had 31 tackles, one sack, six passes deflected and one interception in his sophomore season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murrell |first=I. C. |date=August 16, 2019 |title=Kary Vincent finds comfort in locker room, big role in LSU's nickel defense |url=https://www.panews.com/2019/08/16/karys-second-homes-vincent-finds-comfort-in-locker-room-big-role-in-lsus-nickel-defense/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref> As a junior, he had 48 tackles with nine pass defended with four interceptions as LSU won the [[2020 College Football Playoff National Championship|2019 National Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2020 |title=LSU DB Kary Vincent Jr. decides to stay for senior season |url=https://www.wafb.com/2020/01/16/lsu-db-kary-vincent-jr-decides-stay-senior-season/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=WAFB.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Jorge |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Memorial alumnus Kary Vincent Jr. has prepared his whole life for CFP National Championship moment |url=https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/Memorial-alumnus-Kary-Vincent-Jr-has-prepared-14969105.php |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Beaumont Enterprise]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shipp |first=Sonny |date=May 25, 2020 |title=Kary Vincent ready for bigger role in 2020 |url=https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/LSU-cornerback-Kary-Vincent-ready-for-bigger-role-in-2020-147498515/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=247Sports.com}}</ref> Vincent announced that he would opt out of the 2020 season in order to prepare for the [[2021 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scarborough |first=Alex |date=August 17, 2020 |title=LSU senior CB Kary Vincent Jr. opts out of 2020 season |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29680885/lsu-tigers-senior-cb-kary-vincent-jr-opts-2020-season |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>


Vincent is also a sprinter on the LSU track team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=March 27, 2019 |title=LSU's Kary Vincent is on the verge of two-sport stardom, just as his father would have wanted |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_4a7dad98-4fd0-11e9-a740-170c43a9157c.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> He competed at the [[2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the 4 x 100-meter relay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Just |first=Amie |date=July 22, 2019 |title=LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_669d4a95-31ce-5d44-b0b9-11b74bef12ea.html |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref>
Vincent is also a sprinter on the LSU track team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |date=March 27, 2019 |title=LSU's Kary Vincent is on the verge of two-sport stardom, just as his father would have wanted |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_4a7dad98-4fd0-11e9-a740-170c43a9157c.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]}}</ref> He competed at the [[2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships]] in the 4 x 100-meter relay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Just |first=Amie |date=July 22, 2019 |title=LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_669d4a95-31ce-5d44-b0b9-11b74bef12ea.html |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=[[NOLA.com]]}}</ref>
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| arm span = 30 1/4
| hand span = 8 7/8
| hand span = 8 7/8
| note = All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kary-vincent-jr/32005649-4e43-5447-4127-1ba2d0b8cf99 |title=Kary Vincent Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1021787&DraftYear=2021 |title=2021 Draft Scout Kary Vincent Jr., LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/104863 |title=Kary Vincent Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref>
| note = All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kary Vincent Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kary-vincent-jr/32005649-4e43-5447-4127-1ba2d0b8cf99 |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Draft Scout Kary Vincent Jr., LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1021787&DraftYear=2021 |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kary Vincent Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/104863 |access-date=November 2, 2022 |website=insider.espn.com}}</ref>
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===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
Vincent was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round, 237th overall, of the [[2021 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Broncos select Ohio State OLB Jonathon Cooper with 239th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/jonathon-cooper-nfl-draft-outside-linebacker-ohio-state |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> On May 12, 2021, Vincent officially signed with the Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Ben |date=May 12, 2021 |title=NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/nfl-draft-pick-signings-51221#ref=home |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Pro Football Rumors}}</ref>
Vincent was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round, 237th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Broncos select Ohio State OLB Jonathon Cooper with 239th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/jonathon-cooper-nfl-draft-outside-linebacker-ohio-state |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> On May 12, 2021, Vincent officially signed with the Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Ben |date=May 12, 2021 |title=NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/nfl-draft-pick-signings-51221#ref=home |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}}</ref>


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On November 2, 2021, Vincent was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oddo |first=Jillian |date=November 2, 2021 |title=Eagles acquire DB Kary Vincent Jr. from the Broncos in a trade |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-acquire-db-kary-vincent-jr-from-the-broncos-in-a-trade |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> He was waived on August 30, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles announce initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-initial-53-man-roster-202|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref>
On November 2, 2021, Vincent was traded to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oddo |first=Jillian |date=November 2, 2021 |title=Eagles acquire DB Kary Vincent Jr. from the Broncos in a trade |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-acquire-db-kary-vincent-jr-from-the-broncos-in-a-trade |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> He was waived on August 30, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Eagles announce initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-initial-53-man-roster-2022 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On September 14, 2022, Vincent signed with the practice squad of the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/jordan-willis-placed-on-injured-reserved-and-other-roster-moves|website=49ers.com|date=September 14, 2022|access-date=September 15, 2022}}</ref> He was released on September 21.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2022 |title=49ers Place Trey Lance on IR; Sign QB and RB to the Practice Squad |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-trey-lance-injured-reserve-marlon-mack-tevin-coleman-benkert-quarterback |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>
On September 14, 2022, Vincent signed with the [[practice squad]] of the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2022 |title=Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/jordan-willis-placed-on-injured-reserved-and-other-roster-moves |access-date=September 15, 2022 |website=49ers.com |archive-date=September 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914212216/https://www.49ers.com/news/jordan-willis-placed-on-injured-reserved-and-other-roster-moves |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on September 21.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2022 |title=49ers Place Trey Lance on IR; Sign QB and RB to the Practice Squad |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-trey-lance-injured-reserve-marlon-mack-tevin-coleman-benkert-quarterback |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>


=== San Antonio Brahmas ===
=== San Antonio Brahmas ===
On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=December 30, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>


=== Houston Roughnecks ===
=== Houston Roughnecks ===
On January 23, 2023, Vincent was traded to the [[Houston Roughnecks]] in exchange for wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2023 |title=San Antonio Brahmas Trade DB Kary Vincent Jr. To Houston Roughnecks |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/san-antonio-brahmas-trade-db-kary-vincent-jr-to-houston-roughnecks/ |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=XFL News Hub}}</ref> He was released on April 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}}</ref>
On January 23, 2023, Vincent was traded to the [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] in exchange for wide receiver Darece Roberson Jr.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2023 |title=San Antonio Brahmas Trade DB Kary Vincent Jr. To Houston Roughnecks |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/san-antonio-brahmas-trade-db-kary-vincent-jr-to-houston-roughnecks/ |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=XFL News Hub}}</ref> He was released on April 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=April 11, 2023 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Toronto Argonauts ===
On February 15, 2024, it was announced that Vincent had signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2024/02/15/double-blue-add-three-americans/ |title=Double blue add three Americans |publisher=[[Toronto Argonauts]] |date=February 15, 2024}}</ref> He was released on May 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/kary-vincent-vinceka02/transactions | title=Kary Vincent Jr. | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=14 August 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vincent's father, [[Kary Vincent]], played college football at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]] and in the [[Arena Football League]]. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/740269/?source=player|title=Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose|first=Doug|last=Haller|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=December 30, 2018|access-date=September 25, 2020}}</ref>
Vincent's father, [[Kary Vincent]], played college football at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]] and in the [[Arena Football League]]. The elder Kary Vincent died in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haller |first=Doug |date=December 30, 2018 |title=Days after losing his father, LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. approaches the Fiesta Bowl with a different purpose |url=https://theathletic.com/740269/?source=player |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=[[The Athletic]]}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.argonauts.ca/players/kary-vincent-jr/ Toronto Argonauts bio]
*[https://lsusports.net/sports/football/roster/kary-vincent-jr-/20311 LSU Tigers bio]
*[https://lsusports.net/sports/football/roster/kary-vincent-jr-/20311 LSU Tigers bio]


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Latest revision as of 01:17, 13 November 2024

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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+34 in
(1.77 m)
185 lb
(84 kg)
30+14 in
(0.77 m)
8+78 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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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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