Derion Kendrick

Nationality

United States

Born

2000-08-24

Height

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Weight

190 lb (86 kg)

Number

#36

Derion Rayshawn Kendrick (born August 24, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs. Early life Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played quarterback and wide receiver in high school. 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. 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. He committed to Clemson University to play college football. College career Kendrick started his Clemson career in 2018 as a wide receiver. 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. In 15 starts he had 43 tackles, two interceptions and a touchdown. Kendrick with Clemson in 2018 In February 2021, Kendrick was dismissed from the Clemson University football team. This came after a history of disciplinary problems. In June, he announced he was transferring to Georgia.