Kenneth Durden
Kenneth Durden (born May 16, 1992) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at South Florida and Youngstown State. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1]
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Position: | Cornerback | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Valdosta, Georgia | May 16, 1992||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Valdosta (GA) Lowndes | ||
College: | Youngstown State | ||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||
Career history | |||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2018 | |||
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College career
South Florida
Durden originally committed to South Florida where he played there for only three years before transferring to Youngstown State.[2]
Youngstown State
Durden transferred to Youngstown State and played until he became eligible for the 2016 NFL Draft.[3]
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
Durden signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016.[4] He was waived by the Raiders on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] After spending the entire 2016 season on the practice squad, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 9, 2017.[7]
On September 2, 2017, Durden was waived by the Raiders.[8]
Tennessee Titans
On September 5, 2017, Durden was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[9] He was released on October 3, 2017.[10]
New York Giants
On June 11, 2018, Durden signed with the New York Giants.[11] He was waived on July 11, 2018, but was re-signed on July 29.[12] He was waived again on August 3, 2018.[13]
Tennessee Titans (second stint)
On August 11, 2018, Durden signed with the Tennessee Titans.[14] He made the Titans opening 53-man roster on September 1, 2018, but was waived on September 15, 2018, but was re-signed three days later.[15][16] He was waived on December 1, 2018 and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] On December 18, 2018, after an injury to Logan Ryan, Durden was once again added to the active roster. [18]
On August 31, 2019, Durden was waived by the Titans.[19] On November 26, 2019, Durden was signed to the Titans practice squad. [20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 23, 2020.
On September 5, 2020, Durden was waived by the Titans.[21]
References
- "Kenneth Durden Transactions: Signings, Trades & more". FoxSports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Former USF Starting CB and Suspended Kenneth Durden Transferring". southflorida.247sports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Durden transfers to Youngstown State". The Oracle. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings". Raiders.com. May 10, 2016. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Raiders Announce Practice Squad Signings". Raiders.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Raiders Announce Reserve/Future Signings". Raiders.com. January 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- "Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- Morris, Jimmy (September 5, 2017). "Titans add Kenneth Durden to the practice squad". MusicCityMiracles.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (October 3, 2017). "Titans Add Free Agent QB Brandon Weeden". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017.
- Eisen, Michael (June 11, 2018). "Giant sign DB Kenneth Durden, T Jarron Jones; waive Tyler Howell". Giants.com.
- "Giants place Sam Beal on IR, re-sign Kenneth Durden". Giants Wire. USA Today.com. July 29, 2018.
- "Giants sign CB Leonard Johnson, waive CB Kenneth Durden". Giants Wire. USA Today. August 4, 2018.
- "Titans Add Two Defensive Backs, and Waive Two, Including Joseph Este". TitansOnline.com. August 11, 2018.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 15, 2018). "Titans Promote T Tyler Marz from Practice Squad to Active Roster". TitansOnline.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 18, 2018). "Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Kenneth Durden While Waiving LB Aaron Wallace". TitansOnline.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (December 1, 2018). "Titans Promote DB Joshua Kalu, Waive DB Kenneth Durden". TitansOnline.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (December 18, 2018). "Titans Promote CB Kenneth Durden, and Place CB Logan Ryan on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2019). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players While Also Trading WR Taywan Taylor to Browns". TitansOnline.com.
- Wyatt, Jim (November 26, 2019). "Titans Promote OLB Derick Roberson, DB Kareem Orr to 53-Man Roster; Place OLB Cameron Wake, DB Chris Milton on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- Wyatt, Jim (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players". TennesseeTitans.com.