Kary Vincent
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| Born: | September 19, 1969 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died: | December 26, 2018 (aged 49) Call, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Thomas Jefferson (Port Arthur) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||||
| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1992: 6th round, 164th pick | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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Kary Lamont Vincent Sr. (September 19, 1969 – December 26, 2018) was an American professional football defensive back who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Charlotte Rage and Milwaukee Mustangs. He was seelected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 1992 NFL draft after playing college football at Texas A&M University.
Earl life and college
Kary Lamont Vincent Sr. was born on September 19, 1969, in Port Arthur, Texas.[1][2] He participated in football and track at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur.[2][1]
Vincent played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies of Texas A&M University. He recorded three interceptions in 1991.[3]
Professional career
Vincent was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round, with the 164th overall pick, of the 1992 NFL draft.[4] He was waived by the Saints on August 25, 1992.[5]
Vincent signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1993 but was later released.[6]
Vincent played in three games for the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1994, recording three solo tackles, two assisted tackles, and one pass breakup.[1][7]
Vincent appeared in six games for the Milwaukee Mustangs of the AFL during the 1995 season, totaling 13 solo tackles, one assisted tackle, one fumble recovery, one pass breakup, and four receptions for 16 yards and two touchdowns.[1][7] He was a wide receiver/defensive back during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.[1][7]
Personal life
Vincent was the father of NFL player Kary Vincent Jr.[8] On April 27, 2005, he was hit by a driver while riding his motorcycle.[2] Vincent and the driver later settled out of court.[2] He was a track and football coach at Memorial High School in Port Arthur.[2] He was also a teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Port Arthur.[2] Vincent died of pneumonia on December 26, 2018, in Call, Texas.[1][2][9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Kary Vincent". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Memorial football, track assistant Vincent dies". December 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kary Vincent". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". The Stuart News. August 26, 1992. pp. B2. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "Kary Vincent Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Kary Vincent". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "LSU's Kary Vincent Jr. Starts to blossom — even with his mind on his ailing dad".
- ^ "FOOTBALL: 'I was fighting': Vincent beating double pneumonia, plans to return to Memorial sideline". September 28, 2018.