Kevin Everett

American football player and tight end

Kevin Everett - American football player and tight end
Born

February 5th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills from 2005 to 2008. Suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a game in September 2007, which led to a groundbreaking recovery story. Became a motivational speaker and advocate for spinal injury awareness after rehabilitation and recovery efforts.

Played for the Buffalo Bills

Suffered a significant spinal cord injury

Became a motivational speaker

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