Patrick Kerney
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| Patrick Kerney | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 30, 1976 (age 30) |
| Place of birth |  Trenton, New Jersey |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| College | UVA |
| NFL Draft | 1999 / Round 1 |
| Pro Bowls | 2005 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1999-2006 2007-current |
Atlanta Falcons Seattle Seahawks |
Patrick Kerney (born December 30, 1976 in Trenton, New Jersey), and grew up in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is an American football defensive end with the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Virginia, although he was initially recruited to play lacrosse.
[edit] High school career
At the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, which he attended his junior and senior year after attending Princeton Day School, Kerney was a starter in football and a two-year letterman in wrestling. In football, he was the team captain and Most Valuable Player, while recording three sacks, one blocked punt, one interception, and 84 tackles in just eight games as a junior. He had seven sacks as a sophomore defensive end. In wrestling, he placed second at the All-New England tournament as a senior.
[edit] Pro Career
Kerney used to play for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing the number 97[1] jersey. He started out playing outside linebacker and struggled for a couple of years. When Atlanta switched to a 4-3 defense, he was back at defensive end. He played in the 2005 Pro Bowl. Kerney's 105 game starting streak came to an end with a torn right pectoral muscle that requires surgery. Kerney was injured while tackling Cleveland Browns tight end Steve Heiden. He did not return to the game following this injury. On February 23, 2007 Patrick Kerney opted out the last two years of his contract with the Atlanta Falcons to become a unrestricted free agent. On March 5, 2007 he signed a six-year, $39.5 million contract with the Seahawks that includes $19.5 million in guaranteed money.
[edit] Off The Field Incidents
On March 19, 2007, a woman claimed she was raped at the home of Patrick Kerney. Kerney alleges he was asleep at the time, and has declined to comment further. Police have indicated that he is not a suspect. [2]
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