Kelly Herndon

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Kelly Herndon
Free AgentNo. --
Cornerback
Date of birth: November 3, 1976 (1976-11-03) (age 31)
Place of birth: Twinsburg, Ohio
Height:ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
National Football League debut
2002 for the Denver Broncos
Career history
College: Toledo
Undrafted in 1999
 Teams:
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Made longest interception return (76 yards) in Super Bowl History

Kelly Errin Herndon (born November 3, 1976 in Bedford, Ohio) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Toledo.

Herndon has also been a member of the Las Vegas Outlaws, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans in his career.

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[edit] Early years

Herndon graduated from Chamberlin High School in Twinsburg, Ohio

[edit] Professional career

In Super Bowl XL playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Herndon intercepted a Ben Roethlisberger pass, returning it 76 yards, establishing a new Super Bowl record.

[edit] Personal

  • In Twinsburg, Ohio (population approx. 17,000), a small town about 45 minutes from Canton, there is a sign that reads, "Home of NFL Player Kelly Herndon." The sign was erected in 2004.
  • Was a classmate and teammate on Chamberlin High School's basketball team with James Posey of the Boston Celtics.

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