American football player (born 1999)
American football player
Kary Vincent Jr.
Vincent with the
LSU in 2018
Position:
Defensive back 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) High school:
Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas) College:
LSU (2017–2020) NFL draft:
2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active CFL status: American
Player stats at
NFL.com ·
PFR
Kary Lamont Vincent Jr. (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional
gridiron football
defensive back for the
Toronto Argonauts of the
Canadian Football League (CFL). He played
college football at
LSU before he was drafted by the
Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the
2021 NFL Draft .
Early years
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
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
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
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
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
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
On November 17, 2022, Vincent was drafted by the
San Antonio Brahmas of the
XFL .
[19]
Houston Roughnecks
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
On February 15, 2024, it was announced that Vincent had signed with the
Toronto Argonauts .
[22]
Personal life
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.
[23]
References
^
"Kary Vincent Jr.: What you need to know about 2017 LSU signee" .
The Advocate . February 1, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2020 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
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"LSU DB Kary Vincent Jr. decides to stay for senior season" . WAFB.com . January 16, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020 .
^ 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 .
^ Shipp, Sonny (May 25, 2020).
"Kary Vincent ready for bigger role in 2020" . 247Sports.com . Retrieved September 25, 2020 .
^ Scarborough, Alex (August 17, 2020).
"LSU senior CB Kary Vincent Jr. opts out of 2020 season" .
ESPN.com .
^ 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 .
^ Just, Amie (July 22, 2019).
"LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. clocks blazing time in 100-meter dash" .
NOLA.com . Retrieved September 30, 2020 .
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"Kary Vincent Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile" . NFL.com . Retrieved November 2, 2022 .
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"2021 Draft Scout Kary Vincent Jr., LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile" . draftscout.com . Retrieved November 2, 2022 .
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"Kary Vincent Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile" . insider.espn.com . Retrieved November 2, 2022 .
^ 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 .
^ Levine, Ben (May 12, 2021).
"NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21" . Pro Football Rumors . Retrieved May 28, 2023 .
^ Oddo, Jillian (November 2, 2021).
"Eagles acquire DB Kary Vincent Jr. from the Broncos in a trade" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . Retrieved May 28, 2023 .
^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022).
"Eagles announce initial 53-man roster" . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . Retrieved May 28, 2023 .
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"Jordan Willis Placed on Injured Reserve and Other Roster Moves" . 49ers.com . September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022 .
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"49ers Place Trey Lance on IR; Sign QB and RB to the Practice Squad" . 49ers.com . September 21, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023 .
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"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 .
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"San Antonio Brahmas Trade DB Kary Vincent Jr. To Houston Roughnecks" . XFL News Hub . January 23, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023 .
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"XFL Transactions" . www.xfl.com . Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
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"Double blue add three Americans" .
Toronto Argonauts . February 15, 2024.
^ 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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