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Kevin Short (American football)

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Kevin Short
No. 46, 36, 32, 37
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-23) March 23, 1992 (age 32)
Florissant, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Hazelwood Central (Florissant, Missouri)
College:
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Kevin Short (born March 23, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Fort Scott Community College. He transferred to the University of Kansas but withdrew before playing there.[1][2]

Professional career

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Kansas City Chiefs

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On July 10, 2015, Short signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Chiefs.[3]

Seattle Seahawks

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On September 7, 2015, Short was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. On November 16, 2015, he was released.

New York Jets

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On November 19, 2015, Short was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[4]

Short signed a futures contract on January 5, 2016.[5] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.[6]

Los Angeles Rams

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On December 19, 2016, Short was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 3, 2017.[8] On April 19, 2017, Short was waived by the Rams.[9]

West Texas Warbirds

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On October 19, 2022, Short signed with the West Texas Warbirds of the National Arena League (NAL).[10] On February 13, 2023, Short retired from professional football.[11]

Coaching career

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Short coached football at Feather River Community College in 2017 and Mansfield University in 2018, where he was the Head Secondary and Return specialist for both programs.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Dodd, Rustin (September 2, 2014). "Jayhawks cornerback Kevin Short leaving program". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  2. ^ Eulitt, Dave (July 10, 2015). "The Chiefs sign cornerback Kevin Short". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "Chiefs Roster down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on May 18, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Rogers, Connor (June 14, 2016). "Jets Mini-Camp Profile: Kevin Short, cornerback". USAToday.com. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  5. ^ Lange, Randy (January 5, 2016). "Jets Sign 9 to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on January 7, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  6. ^ Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
  7. ^ Nagel, Eric (December 19, 2016). "Rams Make Monday Roster Moves". TurfShowTimes.com.
  8. ^ Bain, Nate (January 3, 2017). "Rams Sign Eight Players to Futures Contracts". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2018.
  9. ^ Bain, Nate (April 19, 2017). "Rams Claim Tre' Jackson Off Waivers". TheRams.com.
  10. ^ @wtxwarbirds (October 19, 2022). "Kevin Short Welcome to the Family" – via Instagram.
  11. ^ "2023 NAL Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com.
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