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Kyle Kennard NFL Draft Overview Position: Edge Defender Height: 6′-4″ Weight: 254 pounds School: South Carolina More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles After spending his early college years at Georgia Tech, edge defender Kyle Kennard enters the 2025 NFL Draft following a breakout season with the South Carolina Gamecocks.

College Football News / Arrowhead Pride / April 9

South Carolina pass rusher Kyle Kennard has tremendous upside

The South Carolina edge rusher has immense potential in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are slotted to have the 31st pick of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / April 9

Titans Showing Interest in Standout Defender

The Tennessee Titans have taken notice of an intriguing prospect on the defensive side of the ball in the weeks ahead of the draft frenzy ensuing. According to ESPN insider Turron Davenport, the Titans have been one among many teams to meet with Georgia edge rusher Kyle Kennard, a projected day-two pick in this year’s class.

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South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 9

Gamecock EDGE Kyle Kennard Attends Panthers Local Day, Meets with 10 NFL Teams

Gamecock EDGE rusher Kyle Kennard has been making the rounds ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. The former South Carolina star recently attended the Panthers' local pro day, and will visit the Falcons.

2025 NFL Draft: What Kyle Kennard Would Bring to Rams

The search for an edge rusher will continue in this year's NFL Draft for the Los Angeles Rams as they look to continue to bolster their young defense that features last season's defensive rookie of the year.

Kansas City Chiefs Meet with South Carolina DE Kyle Kennard at NFL Combine

South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Kyle Kennard had a formal meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine following a stellar 2024 season.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / February 28

Watch: Kyle Kennard Talks What He's Bringing to the NFL at Scouting Combine

Former South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard discussed what he is bringing to the NFL at the scouting combine. Former South Carolina Gamecock EDGE Kyle Kennard took part in NFL combine workouts on Thursday in hopes of increasing his stock.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / February 27

NFL Combine Results - South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard

Stay up to date with South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard results at the NFL combine. The South Carolina Gamecocks have a good number of players representing them at the NFL Combine this week and they are already starting to lock in their workout performances.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / February 26

Kyle Kennard Shares How South Carolina Helped Him Prepare for the NFL

The biggest pre-draft event of the offseason is here as the NFL Scouting Combine is underway. However before players take part in individual drills on the field, they will step to the podium to meet with media members, as was the case with former South Carolina Gamecock Kyle Kennard.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / February 20

South Carolina's Kyle Kennard Receives Prestigious Award

Former South Carolina Gamecock Kyle Kennard has been awarded the Blanchard-Rogers Trophy. The South Carolina Gamecocks had a good number of defensive players have impressive seasons in 2024.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 29

Senior Bowl Practice Updates - How South Carolina Gamecocks Stacked Up

As the second round of practices at the Senior Bowl wrap up, here's the latest updates on the South Carolina Gamecocks in attendance. One of the most exciting elements of the Senior Bowl are the competitive practices.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / January 29

Raheim Sanders and Kyle Kennard Named to First Team Academic All-American

Edge Kyle Kennard and running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders are named First Team Academic All-Americans for 2024 by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced on Wednesday.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 7

2025 NFL Draft: Superlatives For This Year's Edge Rusher Class

With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, I’ve started a superlatives series to preview each position group. This series will cover a wide range of prospects and highlight the players who stand out the most in specific categories.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report: Kyle Kennard, South Carolina

Kyle Kennard’s transfer to South Carolina in the 2023/2024 offseason led to a major breakout and elevation into early draft consideration. Here is a 2025 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report and film analysis on him.

College Football News / College Football News / December 31

South Carolina vs. Illinois Prediction: Citrus Bowl Betting Lines and Game Preview

This is one of those “what-does-it-all-mean?” bowl games. With a few major exceptions - star end Kyle Kennard and RB Raheim Sanders for South Carolina and top Illinois receiver Pat Bryant - both teams are relatively intact.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / December 25

2025 NFL Draft: Ranking Top Players To Watch In Bowl Games This Year

The college football bowl season brings one last chance to see 2025 NFL Draft prospects before the offseason craziness begins. While all-star games and the NFL Scouting Combine are the final pieces of a prospect's puzzle before April's draft, these competitive on-field contests are still the best way to see what an individual can do.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 18

South Carolina star DE Kyle Kennard opts out of Citrus Bowl

South Carolina star pass rusher Kyle Kennard won't play in the Citrus Bowl against Illinois on Dec. 31, coach Shane Beamer said Wednesday. Kennard previously declared for the NFL draft on Friday.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / December 18

South Carolina's Nick Emmanwori and Kyle Kennard Named All-Americans by Sporting News

The Sporting News released their 2024 All-American teams on Wednesday, which featured a pair of South Carolina Gamecocks. Safety Nick Emmanwori (first team) and Edge Kyle Kennard (second team) were highlighted by The Sporting News for their play on the field this season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 14

South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard 2025 NFL Draft profile

Height: 6'5" Weight: 254 lbs School: South Carolina (transferred from Georgia Tech in 2024) South Carolina Georgia Tech Strength: Kyle Kennard has plenty of physical traits that make him appealing as an NFL pass rushers, with his strength probably being his best quality.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Gamecocks Racking Up Awards

The South Carolina Gamecocks continue to rack up postseason awards this week, with two players being named SEC Player of the Year on Wednesday. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers was named SEC Freshman of the Year, while EDGE Kyle Kennard picked up SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / December 10

Penn State Football Star Snubbed For Major Year-End Award

Penn State Football knows a thing or two about producing some of the best defensive players in the country, and you can guarantee that in most seasons, one of their pass rushers will be up for many postseason awards.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Kyle Kennard Wins Nagurski

South Carolina senior EDGE Kyle Kennard has been named the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Award winner, given to the nation’s top defensive player annually. Kennard beat out Texas’ Jahdae Barron, Penn State’s Abdul Carter, and Michigan’s Mason Graham for the honor, making him the first player in Gamecocks’ history to win the coveted award.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / November 21

2025 NFL Draft: Superlatives For This Year's Class

I always enjoy doing a draft superlatives piece to highlight prospects who most cleanly fit a certain archetype or stand out the most in a particular category.

College Football News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / December 15, 2023

Former Georgia Tech Defensive End Kyle Kennard Commits to South Carolina

A former Yellow Jacket has found his new home. Kyle Kennard, Georgia Tech's leading pass rusher in 2023, announced on social media today that he is committing

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / December 10, 2023

Georgia Tech DE Transfer Kyle Kennard Meets With Mike Norvell, Jared Verse During FSU OV

Florida State is beginning to develop traction with multiple players who have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Seminoles hosted two potential options over the weekend with former Georgia Tech defensive end Kyle Kennard and former Pittsburgh defensive end Samuel Okunlola in Tallahassee.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / December 1, 2023

Georgia Tech Loses Defensive End Kyle Kennard to Transfer Portal

Georgia Tech's defense has taken another hit. This morning, defensive end Kyle Kennard - who led the team with six sacks in the 2023-24 campaign - announced he will be entering the transfer portal. In the twelve games of his junior season, Kennard totaled 54 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one interception and six sacks.