Robert Kennedy


Headshot of Robert Kennedy
Position: DB
Jersey #: 40
Date of Birth: September 30, 1999
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 18 lbs
College: North Carolina State
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: LAC (2024)
Last Team: LAC (2024)

Career Summary

Robert Kennedy played defensive back at NC State.

Robert Kennedy played at Lackawanna College, East Carolina and Old Dominion before transferring to NC State for the 2023 season.

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High School

Kennedy helped Jeannette win a Pennsylvania state title.

Kennedy played four seasons at Jeannette, helping the program finish a combined 50-7 from 2014 through 2017. As a senior, he helped win the 2017 Pennsylvania Class 1A state championship and received Mr. PA Football recognition.

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College Career

Kennedy became NC State's starting nickel defender.

Kennedy won the starting nickel position in spring 2023 and started every game that season. Against Marshall, he intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble. He also returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown in the victory over VMI.

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Career Accomplishments

Kennedy helped Lackawanna reach the national championship game.

Kennedy contributed to Lackawanna's appearance in the 2019 NJCAA National Championship Game, recording four interceptions and nine pass breakups that season.

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