Kennard Backman

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Kennard Backman
File:Kennard Backman.jpg
Backman with the Packers in 2015
No. 86
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1993-02-26) February 26, 1993 (age 33)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolMableton (GA) Whitefield
CollegeUAB
NFL draft2015: 6th round, 213th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
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Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kennard Chike Backman (born February 26, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UAB and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Professional career

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External videos
video icon Backman gets drafted by Green Bay
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
243 lb
(110 kg)
4.66 s 1.65 s 2.74 s 4.49 s 7.23 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
17 reps 22[1]
All values are from Pro Day[2]

Green Bay Packers

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Backman was selected in the sixth round (213rd overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL draft.[3] On May 8, 2015, he signed a contract with the Packers.[4] In his rookie season, Backman appeared in seven games, playing predominantly on special teams.[5] He saw his first playoff action in the Packers' divisional playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals, registering a tackle on special teams.[5] On August 30, 2016, Backman was placed on injured reserve.[6]

New England Patriots

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On November 12, 2016, Backman was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[7] He was released three days later.[8] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 29, 2016, but was released again three days later.[9][10]

Detroit Lions

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On December 31, 2016, Backman was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 9, 2017.[12] He was waived by the Lions on May 11, 2017.[13]

Statistics

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Year Team G GS Receiving Rushing Fumbles
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
Regular season
2015 GB 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Postseason
2015 GB 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

References

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