Kavell Conner (born February 23, 1987) is an American former professional football linebacker and current college football coach. He is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of West Florida, a position he has held since 2023. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Clemson.

Kavell Conner
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Conner with the San Diego Chargers
West Florida Argonauts
Position:Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1987-02-23) February 23, 1987 (age 37)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Manchester (Midlothian, Virginia)
College:Clemson
NFL draft:2010 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Clemson (2021–2022)
    Linebackers coach
  • West Florida (2023–present)
    Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:328
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:9
Player stats at PFR · CFL.ca

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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Conner debut for the Indianapolis Colts was in 2010. During his stint with the Colts, Conner recorded 236 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and one sack.

San Diego Chargers

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Conner signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 13, 2014.[2] On March 3, 2016, Conner was released by the Chargers.

Baltimore Ravens

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On July 27, 2016, Conner signed with the Baltimore Ravens. On August 29, 2016, he was released.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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On March 8, 2017, Conner signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Bolts Bolster Defense with Kavell Conner
  3. ^ "Tiger-Cats signings: Four for the defence". The Hamilton Spectator. March 7, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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