Jevon Kearse  
 

  • In the fall of 1996, Jevon was arrested for grand theft auto. It was a case of mistaken identity (his brother J.J. was the actual culprit) and luckily the cops were able to sort things out quickly. By the time they caught up with J.J. he had also added an armed-robbery rap. He was locked up for more than seven years.
  • In college, Jevon ran the 40-yard dash in full pads in less than 4.5 seconds.
  • Jevon was the first AFC rookie ever to make All-Pro at defensive end.
  • In 1999, Jevon was in on at least one sack in the season’s final nine games. He ran the string to 12 straight in 2000, establishing a new NFL record.
  • Jevon lost 25 pounds during his first NFL campaign, going from 255 to 230 by the time the Titans met the rams in the Super Bowl.
  • In 2001, Jevon joined Reggie White and Derrick Thomas to reach double figures in sacks their first three years.
  • When Jevon spreads his hand, his thumb and pinkie are more than a foot apart.


 

 


Jevon Kearse, 1999 Topps Gold Label


Derrick Thomas, 1991 Fleer Ultra

 

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