Kamren Kinchens

Kamren Kinchens
No. 26 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-29) September 29, 2002 (age 22)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami Northwestern (Miami)
College:Miami (2021–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 3 / pick: 99
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2024
Total tackles:26
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kamren Kinchens (born September 29, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, earning All-American honors in 2022.

Early life

Kinchens attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida. A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Miami.[1][2][3]

College career

Kinchens played in all 12 games and started the final five of his true freshman year at Miami in 2021 and had 44 tackles.[4][5] He returned to Miami as a starter in 2022. Against Georgia Tech, he tied a school record with three interceptions.[6] He finished the year with 59 tackles, six interceptions, and one touchdown. He was named a first-team All-American by CBS Sports.[7] Kinchens declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the 2023 season.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in
(1.81 m) 		203 lb
(92 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.62 s 1.53 s 2.59 s 35.0 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		 13 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10]

Kinchens was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round with the 99th overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.[11]

In a Week 9 matchup at the Seattle Seahawks, Kinchens intercepted two passes by Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith, including one that was returned for 103-yard touchdown, the longest defensive touchdown scored in Rams history,[12] earning him the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[13] He woin the award a second time in Week 11 after recording eight tackles, one fumble, and an interception against the New England Patriots.[14]

References

  1. ^ Furones, David (July 11, 2020). "Hurricanes land safety Kamren Kinchens, now have five 2021 commitments from Miami Northwestern". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Wilson, David (November 14, 2022). "Kinchens, Bissainthe provide 'great example' for how Miami wants to recruit South Florida". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kamren Kinchens, Miami Hurricanes, Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ^ Wilson, David (November 5, 2021). "Kam Kinchens does all the little things for Miami. It's exactly what UM's defense needed". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "UM safety Kam Kinchens talks about communication on the field between freshmen". Miami Herald. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Wilson, David (November 12, 2022). "Miami, Mario Cristobal were all smiles about Kamren Kinchens' record-setting day at GT". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Silverstein, Adam (December 7, 2022). "2022 CBS Sports All-America team: Big Ten dominates list with Ohio State holding most selections". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (December 16, 2023). "Hurricanes' Kam Kinchens to skip Pinstripe Bowl to prepare for NFL draft". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "Kamren Kinchens Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kamren Kinchens College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Grosbard, Adam (April 27, 2024). "NFL draft: Rams take Miami safety Kamren Kinchens in 3rd round". Daily News. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Long, J. B. "Rookie safety Kamren Kinchens details his record-setting pick-six and the incredible overtime win in Week 9 against the Seahawks | Featured on Rams Revealed Ep. 125".
  13. ^ Gordon, Grant (November 6, 2024). "Jets WR Garrett Wilson, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley highlight Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  14. ^ Jackson, Stu. "Kam Kinchens named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 11".