Derion Rayshawn Kendrick was born to his father and mother on the 24th day of August 2000. He is an American football cornerback who plays for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference.
Derion Kendrick Early Years:
Kendrick attended South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He played wide receiver and quarterback in high school.
He was named the Gatorade Football Player of the Year in South Carolina as a senior after passing for 2,683 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushing for 1,194 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Kendrick was a nominee for the US Army Player of the Year Award after playing in the 2018 US Army All-American Game. He then committed to play college football at Clemson University after high school.
College Career:
Kendrick began his Clemson career as a wide receiver in 2018. He appeared in 15 games as a true freshman that season and recorded 15 passes for 210 yards.
He moved to cornerback on an emergency basis prior to his sophomore season in 2019, but after impressing coaches, he remained at the position full time and became a starter.
He had two interceptions, a touchdown and 43 tackles in 15 starts. The Clemson University football team dismissed Kendric in February 2021. This was because of a series of disciplinary issues he had with the team. He revealed in June that he will be transferring to Georgia.
