Kenny Clark

American football defensive tackle

Kenny Clark - American football defensive tackle
Born

October 4th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at UCLA from 2013 to 2015, earning All-Pac-12 honors. Drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Established as a key player on the defensive line, contributing to the team's defensive efforts. Became a starter for the Packers and was part of the squad that made multiple playoff appearances.

Drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft

Multiple playoff appearances with the Green Bay Packers

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