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Watch as Rachel Marie spotlights Lions linebacker Devon Kennard in her latest video for SI Lions Maven. Watch Video >

Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard is racking up accomplishments on and off the field. His biggest score yet: making a difference in the lives of Detroit’s kids. Read Full Article >

Devon Kennard was always known for his accolades on the football field. A 2009 graduate of Desert Vista, Kennard dominated opposing offenses from the defensive line position. As a junior, he accounted for a state-record 24.5 sacks. He was well on his way to doing the same before tragedy struck against Chandler early in his senior year. Read Full Article >

Devon sits down on the Winning is not Everything podcast and talked about identity outside of the game of football, chasing dreams and his child hold. Winning is not everything is hosted by Sean Jensen who is a well known espn reporter and children book author. My chat with Devon Kennard, the Detroit Lions linebacker who is in the running to win prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award at the NFL Honors Saturday night before #SuperBowLIV. We discuss the influence of hi

Devon Kennard has had lots of dreams come true. Being the highest recruit to come out of Arizona in 2009. Going to his dream school, USC. Getting drafted by the New York Giants. His second contract with the Detroit Lions. The birth of his daughter 17 months ago. Read Full Article >

Devon talked with the Good Morning Football crew about his Walter Payton Man Of The Year nomination as well as how this season has gone for him and the Lions so Far.

Devon Stopped by The Community Footlocker store on 8 Mile Rd in Detroit with 4 DPS students from the Detroit brotherhood & sisterhood after school program. These kids were hand picked by the Detroit police volunteers and acknowledged for being leaders in the program and maintaining great grades! I wanted to reward them with a shopping spree for Christmas!

To me, the Walter Payton Man of The Year Award stands for excellence on and off the field. As I reflect on every player who has ever won this award I see one common thread; a group of man who are exceptional football players but at some point made the realization that real success is helping OTHERS succeed and grow. Their life’s work reflects this realization. With that said, I am extremely honored and humbled to be mentioned alongside such men as a nominee for this years Wal

For Thanksgiving Devon and his teammates Matthew Stafford, Jarrad David and Danny Amendola partnered with Ford to surprise the Detroit Boxing Gym with new equipment, a car to get kids to and from program and tickets to a game. The Detroit Boxing Gym is a non profit organization in Detroit thats a safe haven for kids to go after school and get school work done as well as learn boxing and other leadership skills that is applicable in all areas of life.

Despite the Detroit Lions losing record Devon is making a huge impact on the team.

Devon partners with Hungry Howies on his off day (cheat day) to deliver pizza to Detroit Lions fans and decided to sit down and have dinner with family. Devon also surprised the family with field passes and tickets to the game!

Devon received the 2019 Detroit Public Safety Award from the Detroit Public Safety Foundation on behalf of the Detroit Lions organization. The Lions organization received this award because of the social justice initiative that the players created in 2018. Devon was chosen to be apart of the social justice leadership committee which ultimately raised $600,000 that was allocated to select non profit organizations in the metro Detroit area. Although the money raised was very n

Devon scored his first touchdown in the NFL against his former team, the NY Giants. His touchdown ended up being a deciding factor in the Detroit Lions defeating the NY Giants. Through 7 games Devon is leading his team in sacks and playing outstanding football. I want to do whatever I can to help the team win each week and make whatever plays come my way through my relentless style of play! Read the full article here.

Devon went to Cleveland Ohio to speak at the Fuel Up To Play 60 Summit where he shared the stage with 2x gold Olympian and champion boxer Clareesa Shields. He spoke about how he thinks we can all make an impact in our communities.

Devon created the “Devon Kennard Scholarship Fund” for students who are apart of the Midnight Golf Program in Detroit. Midnight Golf Program is an after school program for high school students who are in their junior and senior years. MGP spends time mentoring the kids as well as helping the kids get ready for college by providing SAT tutoring, walking them through application processes as well as applying for scholarships. As a part of the “Devon Kennard Scholarship Fund” DK

Listen to DK explain the scholarship fund he created for students who are apart of the Midnight Golf Program in Detroit Michigan!

Although Devon doesn’t play for the NY Giants anymore they continued with the volunteer and donation work he started with New City Kids. New City Kids just received a $27,000 donation from the New York Giants thanks to the work Devon started!

DK has been training hard all off season with his brother at Pro Edge Performance Training in Phoenix AZ. He’s coming off of his 1st year in Detroit and his best season yet! Looking forward to taking a big step forward in year 6!