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{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
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| name = Kayvon Webster
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| caption = Webster with the Denver Broncos in 2013
| caption = Webster with the Broncos in 2013
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| number = 36, 21, 38
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|2|1|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|2|1|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Miami]], [[Florida]]
| birth_place = [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| high_school = [[Monsignor Edward Pace High School|Monsignor Edward Pace]]<br />([[Miami Gardens, Florida]])
| high_school = [[Monsignor Edward Pace High School|Monsignor Edward Pace]]<br />([[Miami Gardens, Florida]])
| college = [[South Florida Bulls football|South Florida]]
| college = [[South Florida Bulls football|South Florida]] (2009-2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 3
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 90
| draftpick = 90
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
| pastteamsnote = yes
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| highlights =
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl 50|50]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl 50|50]])
* Second-team All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] (2011)
* Second-team All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] (2011)
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'''Kayvon Webster''' (born February 1, 1991) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. He played [[college football]] at [[South Florida Bulls football|South Florida]] and was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the third round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]]. He has also played for the [[Los Angeles Rams]] and [[Houston Texans]], and won [[Super Bowl 50]] as a member of the Broncos.
'''Kayvon Webster''' (born February 1, 1991) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]]. He played [[college football]] at [[South Florida Bulls football|South Florida]] and was selected by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the third round of the [[2013 NFL draft]]. He was also a member of the [[Los Angeles Rams]], [[Houston Texans]], [[New Orleans Saints]] and [[Washington Redskins]]. He won [[Super Bowl 50]] as a member of the Broncos.


==High school career==
==Early life==
A native of [[Miami, Florida]], Webster attended [[Monsignor Edward Pace High School]] in [[Miami Gardens, Florida]], where he was a letterman in football and track. In [[high school football|football]], he saw action on both sides of the ball and as a [[return specialist]] and was a two-time first team All-Dade selection. During his junior season, he caught 30 passes for 500 yards with eight [[touchdowns]] on offense, while also adding 65 tackles, four sacks, seven forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries on defense. Academically, he carried a 3.0 [[GPA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=3662559|title=Kayvon Webster - Football}}</ref>
A native of [[Miami, Florida]], Webster attended [[Monsignor Edward Pace High School]] in [[Miami Gardens, Florida]], where he was a letterman in football and track. In [[high school football|football]], he saw action on both sides of the ball and as a [[return specialist]] and was a two-time first-team All-Dade selection. During his junior season, he caught 30 passes for 500 yards with eight [[touchdowns]] on offense, while also adding 65 tackles, four sacks, seven forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries on defense. Academically, he carried a 3.0 [[GPA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gousfbulls.com/sports/football/roster/kayvon-webster/6758|title=Kayvon Webster - Football|website=USF Athletics|accessdate=August 29, 2023}}</ref>


In addition to football, Webster was a standout [[track & field]] athlete, Webster was one of the state's top performer in the sprinting events. He earned All-Dade County First Team 3A track and field honors in 2007 and All-Dade County First Team 3A football honors in 2008. He was tabbed [[All-American]] by ''[[Track & Field News]]'' in the 4 × 100 m in 2009. He led the Pace Spartans 4 × 100 m relay team to three straight Florida 2A state championships his sophomore and junior seasons, and posted the fastest time in the nation in the [[4 x 100 metres relay|4 × 100 m relay]] with a time of 40.54 seconds as a senior, setting the state meet record in the process.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fl.milesplit.com/videos/7027|title = Monsignor Pace 4x100 Post Race Live interview &#124; FHSAA 2A Outdoor State Finals}}</ref><ref>http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_trb.pdf#9 {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> He took silver in the 100 meters at the 2009 Region 4 meet, with a time of 10.67 meters. Additionally, he was also timed at 4.4 seconds in the [[40-yard dash]] and posted a 245-pound bench press.
In addition to football, Webster was a standout [[track & field]] athlete, Webster was one of the state's top performers in the sprinting events. He earned All-Dade County First-team 3A track and field honors in 2007 and All-Dade County First-team 3A football honors in 2008. He was tabbed [[All-American]] by ''[[Track & Field News]]'' in the 4 × 100 m in 2009. He led the Pace Spartans 4 × 100 m relay team to three straight Florida 2A state championships his sophomore and junior seasons, and posted the fastest time in the nation in the [[4 x 100 meters relay|4 × 100 m relay]] with a time of 40.54 seconds as a senior, setting the state meet record in the process.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fl.milesplit.com/videos/7027|title = Monsignor Pace 4x100 Post Race Live interview &#124; FHSAA 2A Outdoor State Finals}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_trb.pdf#9|title=Florida High School Athletic Association|accessdate=August 29, 2023}}</ref> He took silver in the 100 meters at the 2009 Region 4 meet, with a time of 10.67 meters. Additionally, he was also timed at 4.4 seconds in the [[40-yard dash]] and posted a 245-pound bench press.


Regarded as a three-star recruit by ''[[Rivals.com]]'', Webster was rated as the 28th-best safety in the nation, 29th according to ''[[Scout.com]]''. He was also ranked as the 32nd-best prospect as an athlete by ''[[ESPN.com]]''. He chose USF over scholarship offers from [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami]], [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], among others.<ref>https://rivals.yahoo.com/usf/football/recruiting/player-Kayvon-Webster-79747</ref>
Regarded as a three-star recruit by ''[[Rivals.com]]'', Webster was rated as the 28th-best safety in the nation, 29th according to ''[[Scout.com]]''. He was also ranked as the 32nd-best prospect as an athlete by ''[[ESPN.com]]''. He committed to play college football at [[USF Bulls football|South Florida]] over offers from [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], [[Florida Gators football|Florida]], [[FIU Panthers football|Florida International]], [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami]], [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]], [[South Carolina Gamecocks football|South Carolina]], [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]], [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]], and [[Vanderbilt Commodores football|Vanderbilt]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://rivals.yahoo.com/usf/football/recruiting/player-Kayvon-Webster-79747 |title=Kayvon Webster - Yahoo! Sports |access-date=November 3, 2014 |archive-date=November 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103184835/https://rivals.yahoo.com/usf/football/recruiting/player-Kayvon-Webster-79747 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/kayvon-webster-29164?view=pv | title=Kayvon Webster 2009 Safety South Florida }}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Webster attended the [[University of South Florida]], where he played [[college football]] for the [[South Florida Bulls football]] team from 2009 to 2012. He was a second-team All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] selection in 2011. He graduated from South Florida with a bachelor's degree in health science in December 2012. In 2012, Webster racked-up a career high 81 tackles (61 solo) during his senior year with 3 forced fumbles. He left the program making 190 total tackles and was ranked 12th on the program's all-time list with 49 career games played.<ref>{{cite magazine |last= Zebold|first= Tom|date= Spring 2016|title= From USF to the Super Bowl|url= https://www.usfalumni.org/|magazine= USF|location= Tampa|publisher= USF Alumni Association|access-date= 2022-03-19}}</ref>
Webster attended the [[University of South Florida]], where he played [[college football]] for the [[South Florida Bulls football]] team from 2009 to 2012. He was a second-team All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East Conference]] selection in 2011. In 2012, Webster racked up a career-high 81 tackles (61 solo) during his senior year with 3 forced fumbles. In four years at USF, Webster played in 49 games with 32 starts at cornerback, recording 190 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions, 15 pass deflections, 4 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. He ranked 12th on the program's all-time list with his 49 career games played.<ref name="auto">{{cite magazine |last= Zebold|first= Tom|date=Spring 2016|title= From USF to the Super Bowl|url= https://www.usfalumni.org/|magazine= USF|location= Tampa|publisher= USF Alumni Association|access-date= March 19, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://gousfbulls.com/sports/football/roster/kayvon-webster/6758 | title=Kayvon Webster - Football }}</ref>


In addition to football, Webster competed as a sprinter at [[University of South Florida|USF]], where he competed as a sophomore and junior. In 2010, he qualified for the BIG EAST Championships in the 100m and 200 meters. He earned [[Big East Conference|All-Big East]] honors after placing 3rd in the [[4 x 100 metres relay|4 × 100 m relay]] event at the BIG EAST Championships in a school record of 40.75 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oh.milesplit.com/meets/71861/results/121201|title = Big East Championship 2010 - Men Results (Raw)}}</ref> In 2011, he took fifth in the 60 meters at the BIG EAST Championships, with a time of 6.91 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oh.milesplit.com/meets/74211/results/149213|title = Big East Conference Championships 2011 - Men's Results (Raw)}}</ref> He was a member of the 4 × 100 m relay that placed 2nd at the BIG EAST Championships with a time of 40.77 seconds, nearly broking the previous record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=204904441|title = Kayvon Webster - Track & Field}}</ref> He recorded a career-best time of 6.83 seconds in the [[60 meters|60-meter dash]] at the BIG EAST Conference Championships. His personal-best time in the [[100 meters]] came at the USF Collegiate Invitational in 2012, where took silver with a time of 10.5 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fl.milesplit.com/meets/114523/results/193476|title=USF Collegiate Invitational 2012 - Complete Results (Raw)}}</ref>
In addition to football, Webster competed as a sprinter at [[University of South Florida|USF]], where he competed as a sophomore and junior. In 2010, he qualified for the BIG EAST Championships in the 100m and 200 meters. He earned [[Big East Conference|All-Big East]] honors after placing 3rd in the [[4 x 100 meters relay|4 × 100 m relay]] event at the BIG EAST Championships in a school record of 40.75 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oh.milesplit.com/meets/71861/results/121201|title = Big East Championship 2010 - Men Results (Raw)}}</ref> In 2011, he took fifth in the 60 meters at the BIG EAST Championships, with a time of 6.91 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://oh.milesplit.com/meets/74211/results/149213|title = Big East Conference Championships 2011 - Men's Results (Raw)}}</ref> He was a member of the 4 × 100 m relay that placed 2nd at the BIG EAST Championships with a time of 40.77 seconds, nearly breaking the previous record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=204904441|title = Kayvon Webster - Track & Field}}</ref> He recorded a career-best time of 6.83 seconds in the [[60 meters|60-meter dash]] at the BIG EAST Conference Championships. His personal-best time in the [[100 meters]] came at the USF Collegiate Invitational in 2012, where he took silver with a time of 10.5 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fl.milesplit.com/meets/114523-usf-collegiate-invitational-2012/results/193476/raw|title=USF Collegiate Invitational 2012 - Complete Results (Raw)|website=flrunners.com|accessdate=August 29, 2023}}</ref>

Webster graduated from South Florida with a bachelor's degree in health science in December 2012.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
Webster was selected 90th overall by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the third round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kayvon Webster to Denver in Third Round|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/kayvon-webster-to-denver-in-third-round-10018513|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=April 26, 2013}}</ref>
Webster was selected 90th overall by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the third round of the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kayvon Webster to Denver in Third Round|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/kayvon-webster-to-denver-in-third-round-10018513|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=April 26, 2013}}</ref>


In a win against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in Week 5 of the 2013 season, Webster recorded his first career forced fumble, when he stripped the football from [[Dez Bryant]], which was subsequently recovered by safety [[Duke Ihenacho]]. In the very next game against [[Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville]], Webster intercepted quarterback [[Chad Henne]], to get the first interception of his career.
In a win against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in Week 5 of the 2013 season, Webster recorded his first career forced fumble, when he stripped the football from [[Dez Bryant]], which was subsequently recovered by safety [[Duke Ihenacho]]. In the very next game against [[Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville]], Webster intercepted quarterback [[Chad Henne]], to get the first interception of his career.


Webster played a key role in the special teams unit during the postseason. He received a game ball on January 17, 2016 after pinning [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh]] at the 3-yard line in Denver's 23-16 divisional round victory. Webster was a team captain in the AFC Championship, and the speedster continued to make an impact on special teams. He dove and scooped up a [[Britton Colquitt]] punt in front of the goal line that was downed at the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England]] 4-yard line, helping to preserve the victory.<ref>{{cite magazine |last= Zebold|first= Tom|date= Spring 2016|title= From USF to the Super Bowl|url= https://www.usfalumni.org/|magazine= USF|location= Tampa|publisher= USF Alumni Association|access-date= 2022-03-19}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, Webster was part of the Broncos team that won [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Broncos defeated the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 31, 2017}}</ref> Webster was again a team captain and he played 26 snaps on defense. In addition, he was on the field for 78% of Denver's special teams plays, including tackling Ted Ginn after a Colquitt punt for a 1-yard loss.<ref>{{cite magazine |last= Zebold|first= Tom|date= Spring 2016|title= From USF to the Super Bowl|url= https://www.usfalumni.org/|magazine= USF|location= Tampa|publisher= USF Alumni Association|access-date= 2022-03-19}}</ref>
Webster played a key role in the special teams unit during the postseason. He received a game ball on January 17, 2016, after pinning [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh]] at the 3-yard line in Denver's 23-16 divisional round victory. Webster was a team captain in the AFC Championship, and the speedster continued to make an impact on special teams. He dove and scooped up a [[Britton Colquitt]] punt in front of the goal line that was downed at the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England]] 4-yard line, helping to preserve the victory.<ref name="auto"/> On February 7, 2016, Webster was part of the Broncos team that won [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Broncos defeated the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 31, 2017}}</ref> Webster was again a team captain and he played 26 snaps on defense. In addition, he was on the field for 78% of Denver's special teams plays, including tackling Ted Ginn after a Colquitt punt for a 1-yard loss.<ref name="auto"/>


Webster was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2016 after suffering a concussion in Week 16.<ref>{{cite web|title=DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825094131/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 25, 2017|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 28, 2016}}</ref>
Webster was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2016, after suffering a concussion in Week 16.<ref>{{cite web|title=DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825094131/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 25, 2017|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 28, 2016}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Rams===
===Los Angeles Rams===
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===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
On August 27, 2018, Webster signed a one-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans signing Kayvon Webster to one-year contract|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000951594/article/texans-signing-kayvon-webster-to-oneyear-contract|author=Hagemann, Andie|website=NFL.com|date=August 26, 2018}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2018 with a quadriceps injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign S Mike Tyson, place Kayvon Webster on IR|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-sign-s-mike-tyson-place-kayvon-webster-on-ir|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 9, 2018}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve on December 22, 2018, but was placed back on reserve two days later after re-injuring his thigh.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans activate Kayvon Webster|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/22/texans-activate-kayvon-webster/|author=Florio, Mike|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans place Demaryius Thomas, Kayvon Webster and Brian Peters on IR|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-place-demaryius-thomas-kayvon-webster-and-brian-peters-on-ir|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=December 24, 2018}}</ref>
On August 27, 2018, Webster signed a one-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans signing Kayvon Webster to one-year contract|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-signing-kayvon-webster-to-one-year-contract-0ap3000000951594|author=Hagemann, Andie|website=NFL.com|date=August 26, 2018}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2018, with a quadriceps injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign S Mike Tyson, place Kayvon Webster on IR|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-sign-s-mike-tyson-place-kayvon-webster-on-ir|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 9, 2018}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve on December 22, 2018, but was placed back on reserve two days later after re-injuring his thigh.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans activate Kayvon Webster|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/22/texans-activate-kayvon-webster/|author=Florio, Mike|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=TRANSACTIONS: Texans place Demaryius Thomas, Kayvon Webster and Brian Peters on IR|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-texans-place-demaryius-thomas-kayvon-webster-and-brian-peters-on-ir|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=December 24, 2018}}</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
On June 10, 2019, Webster signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/saints-signing-cb-kayvon-webster/|title=Saints Signing CB Kayvon Webster|author=Ulrich, Logan|date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Charean |title=Saints cut Kayvon Webster |date=August 30, 2019 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/30/saints-cut-kayvon-webster/ |access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref>
On June 10, 2019, Webster signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/saints-signing-cb-kayvon-webster/|title=Saints Signing CB Kayvon Webster|author=Ulrich, Logan|date=June 10, 2019}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Charean |title=Saints cut Kayvon Webster |date=August 30, 2019 |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/30/saints-cut-kayvon-webster/ |access-date=August 30, 2019}}</ref>


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
The [[Washington Redskins]] signed Webster on December 17, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-make-several-roster-moves|title=Redskins Make Several Roster Moves|date=December 17, 2019|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> He was released on March 23, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins Release Several Players |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-release-montae-nicholson-among-others |website=Redskins.com |access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref>
The [[Washington Redskins]] signed Webster on December 17, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-make-several-roster-moves|title=Redskins Make Several Roster Moves|date=December 17, 2019|access-date=December 17, 2019}}</ref> He was released on March 23, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redskins Release Several Players |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-release-montae-nicholson-among-others |website=Redskins.com |access-date=March 23, 2020}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 14 || 2 || '''41''' || '''37''' || '''4''' || 0.0 || '''1''' || '''1''' || '''10''' || 0 || '''10''' || '''9''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 12 || 0 || 23 || 22 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| '''15''' || 0 || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 13 || 0 || 8 || 7 || 1 || 0.0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Los Angeles Rams season|LAR]]
| 11 || '''11''' || 38 || 34 || '''4''' || 0.0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 2 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 2 || 1 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 0.0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 69 !! 16 !! 129 !! 118 !! 11 !! 0.0 !! 3 !! 2 !! 10 !! 0 !! 10 !! 23 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| '''3''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| '''3''' || 0 || '''4''' || '''4''' || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 7 !! 0 !! 4 !! 4 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180524103037/http://www.therams.com/team/roster/Kayvon-Webster/7f1dcce8-82cc-4c2c-ba1b-7de179f5a348/ Los Angeles Rams bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170916105424/http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/kayvon-webster/01b4eaac-a67e-4484-b952-6a1f8ae6af1b/ Denver Broncos bio]
*[http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=3662559 South Florida Bulls bio]
*[http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=3662559 South Florida Bulls bio]


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Kayvon Webster
Kayvon Webster
Webster with the Broncos in 2013
No. 36, 21, 38
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-01) February 1, 1991 (age 33)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Monsignor Edward Pace
(Miami Gardens, Florida)
College:South Florida (2009-2012)
NFL draft:2013 / round: 3 / pick: 90
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:129
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:23
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kayvon Webster (born February 1, 1991) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football at South Florida and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins. He won Super Bowl 50 as a member of the Broncos.

Early life

A native of Miami, Florida, Webster attended Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, Florida, where he was a letterman in football and track. In football, he saw action on both sides of the ball and as a return specialist and was a two-time first-team All-Dade selection. During his junior season, he caught 30 passes for 500 yards with eight touchdowns on offense, while also adding 65 tackles, four sacks, seven forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries on defense. Academically, he carried a 3.0 GPA.[1]

In addition to football, Webster was a standout track & field athlete, Webster was one of the state's top performers in the sprinting events. He earned All-Dade County First-team 3A track and field honors in 2007 and All-Dade County First-team 3A football honors in 2008. He was tabbed All-American by Track & Field News in the 4 × 100 m in 2009. He led the Pace Spartans 4 × 100 m relay team to three straight Florida 2A state championships his sophomore and junior seasons, and posted the fastest time in the nation in the 4 × 100 m relay with a time of 40.54 seconds as a senior, setting the state meet record in the process.[2][3] He took silver in the 100 meters at the 2009 Region 4 meet, with a time of 10.67 meters. Additionally, he was also timed at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash and posted a 245-pound bench press.

Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Webster was rated as the 28th-best safety in the nation, 29th according to Scout.com. He was also ranked as the 32nd-best prospect as an athlete by ESPN.com. He committed to play college football at South Florida over offers from Auburn, Florida, Florida International, Miami, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt.[4][5]

College career

Webster attended the University of South Florida, where he played college football for the South Florida Bulls football team from 2009 to 2012. He was a second-team All-Big East Conference selection in 2011. In 2012, Webster racked up a career-high 81 tackles (61 solo) during his senior year with 3 forced fumbles. In four years at USF, Webster played in 49 games with 32 starts at cornerback, recording 190 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions, 15 pass deflections, 4 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. He ranked 12th on the program's all-time list with his 49 career games played.[6][7]

In addition to football, Webster competed as a sprinter at USF, where he competed as a sophomore and junior. In 2010, he qualified for the BIG EAST Championships in the 100m and 200 meters. He earned All-Big East honors after placing 3rd in the 4 × 100 m relay event at the BIG EAST Championships in a school record of 40.75 seconds.[8] In 2011, he took fifth in the 60 meters at the BIG EAST Championships, with a time of 6.91 seconds.[9] He was a member of the 4 × 100 m relay that placed 2nd at the BIG EAST Championships with a time of 40.77 seconds, nearly breaking the previous record.[10] He recorded a career-best time of 6.83 seconds in the 60-meter dash at the BIG EAST Conference Championships. His personal-best time in the 100 meters came at the USF Collegiate Invitational in 2012, where he took silver with a time of 10.5 seconds.[11]

Webster graduated from South Florida with a bachelor's degree in health science in December 2012.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m) 		195 lb
(88 kg) 		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m) 		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		 4.41 s 1.53 s 2.56 s 4.17 s 6.89 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day[12][13]

Denver Broncos

Webster was selected 90th overall by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft.[14]

In a win against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 of the 2013 season, Webster recorded his first career forced fumble, when he stripped the football from Dez Bryant, which was subsequently recovered by safety Duke Ihenacho. In the very next game against Jacksonville, Webster intercepted quarterback Chad Henne, to get the first interception of his career.

Webster played a key role in the special teams unit during the postseason. He received a game ball on January 17, 2016, after pinning Pittsburgh at the 3-yard line in Denver's 23-16 divisional round victory. Webster was a team captain in the AFC Championship, and the speedster continued to make an impact on special teams. He dove and scooped up a Britton Colquitt punt in front of the goal line that was downed at the New England 4-yard line, helping to preserve the victory.[6] On February 7, 2016, Webster was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[15] Webster was again a team captain and he played 26 snaps on defense. In addition, he was on the field for 78% of Denver's special teams plays, including tackling Ted Ginn after a Colquitt punt for a 1-yard loss.[6]

Webster was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2016, after suffering a concussion in Week 16.[16]

Los Angeles Rams

On March 13, 2017, Webster signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.[17] He started 11 games in his first season as a Ram before suffering a ruptured Achilles in Week 14. He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2017.[18]

On April 6, 2018, Webster was released by the Rams due to a failed physical.[19]

Houston Texans

On August 27, 2018, Webster signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2018, with a quadriceps injury.[21] He was activated off injured reserve on December 22, 2018, but was placed back on reserve two days later after re-injuring his thigh.[22][23]

New Orleans Saints

On June 10, 2019, Webster signed with the New Orleans Saints.[24] He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[25]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Webster on December 17, 2019.[26] He was released on March 23, 2020.[27]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 DEN 14 2 41 37 4 0.0 1 1 10 0 10 9 1 0 0 0
2014 DEN 12 0 23 22 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2015 DEN 15 0 11 10 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2016 DEN 13 0 8 7 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2017 LAR 11 11 38 34 4 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0
2018 HOU 2 2 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 WAS 2 1 7 7 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
69 16 129 118 11 0.0 3 2 10 0 10 23 1 0 0 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 DEN 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 DEN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 DEN 3 0 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
7 0 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ "Kayvon Webster - Football". USF Athletics. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "Monsignor Pace 4x100 Post Race Live interview | FHSAA 2A Outdoor State Finals".
  3. ^ "Florida High School Athletic Association" (PDF). Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "Kayvon Webster - Yahoo! Sports". Archived from the original on November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "Kayvon Webster 2009 Safety South Florida".
  6. ^ a b c Zebold, Tom (Spring 2016). "From USF to the Super Bowl". USF. Tampa: USF Alumni Association. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  7. ^ "Kayvon Webster - Football".
  8. ^ "Big East Championship 2010 - Men Results (Raw)".
  9. ^ "Big East Conference Championships 2011 - Men's Results (Raw)".
  10. ^ "Kayvon Webster - Track & Field".
  11. ^ "USF Collegiate Invitational 2012 - Complete Results (Raw)". flrunners.com. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  12. ^ http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/kayvon-webster?id=2540291 Webster NFL Combine
  13. ^ "NFL Draft Scout".
  14. ^ "Kayvon Webster to Denver in Third Round". DenverBroncos.com. April 26, 2013.
  15. ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  16. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2016). "DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017.
  17. ^ Simmons, Myles (March 13, 2017). "Rams Agree to Terms With DB Kayvon Webster". TheRams.com.
  18. ^ Simmons, Myles (December 11, 2017). "Rams Place Webster on Injured Reserve". TheRams.com.
  19. ^ Simmons, Myles (April 6, 2018). "Rams Release CB Kayvon Webster". TheRams.com.
  20. ^ Hagemann, Andie (August 26, 2018). "Texans signing Kayvon Webster to one-year contract". NFL.com.
  21. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign S Mike Tyson, place Kayvon Webster on IR". HoustonTexans.com. October 9, 2018.
  22. ^ Florio, Mike (December 22, 2018). "Texans activate Kayvon Webster". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  23. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans place Demaryius Thomas, Kayvon Webster and Brian Peters on IR". HoustonTexans.com. December 24, 2018.
  24. ^ Ulrich, Logan (June 10, 2019). "Saints Signing CB Kayvon Webster".
  25. ^ Williams, Charean (August 30, 2019). "Saints cut Kayvon Webster". Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  26. ^ "Redskins Make Several Roster Moves". Redskins.com. December 17, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  27. ^ "Redskins Release Several Players". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
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