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Devon sits down with Dan Thompson of Wise Money Tools to discuss the professional athlete experience with instant wealth and smart ways to manage it. If you are a professional athlete, knowing what resources are available to you is paramount. To get started here is My Advice to NFL Players on taking advantage of resources for professional athletes and how Tethering Life Goals to Making it Pro is a powerful practice. Devon regularly shares and discusses building passive income

As an NFL player, we have so many resources at our disposal. But through my 8 year NFL career I’ve realized that not only do most guys not take advantage of all the resources, but the majority of players are not even aware of what they are. So here are a few tips that I recommend to every player in the league! In addition to professional resources, in my video Tethering Life Goals to making it Pro helps shed light on a powerful advantage. #nfl​ #mlb​ #nba​ #mentor​ #leadershi

The truth about professional sports is only a few make it and of those that make it, an even smaller number have a career that is long and successful enough to provide them the lives of their dreams and long-term financial freedom. This is why I believe it’s essential for all aspiring athletes to decide the life they want to live. Once you’ve made that decision if you’re okay with only living that life if you make it to the pros then keep doing what you’re doing…. but if you

Listen to Devon on A Frugal Athlete Podcast Network Episode Description: In this episode, we have NFL veteran, Devon Kennard. Devon is a 7 year NFL vet. 2-time captain. 2020 WALTER PAYTON MAN OF YEAR FINALIST. NFLPA rep for 6 years. 13 investment properties. Investor in 21 RE syndications. We speak to Devon about a number of different things as it pertains to his financial playbook journey and different concepts such as mailbox money. Learn how Devon has become a seasoned vet

Listen to Devon on Real Estate & Financial Independence with Coach Carson Episode #152: Devon Kennard is an NFL athlete who worked hard for football success. But he learned earlier in life that fortunes can change quickly. So even as he made large NFL salaries, he’s lived modestly (including driving his high school car for 2 years while in the NFL!), and invested in things he understands – like real estate! In this interview, he shares his story of getting started as an inves

Game Photo: AP Images NFLPA, Author Brandon Parker: By the age of six, Devon Kennard pretty much had his life all figured out – or so he thought. A year earlier, his dad, Derek, had won the Super Bowl as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, sparking wide-eyed Devon’s dream to also become an NFL player. And after balling out at Desert Vista High School in Arizona and landing a scholarship to Southern Cal, Kennard appeared well on his way. But a string of injuries and inconsistent p

The winner of the 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will be announced this weekend and it brings me back to just a year ago when I was in Miami at NFL honors as a finalist for the award waiting to hear if I won or not. I didn’t win last year, but if I’m honest just being a nominee for such a prestigious award was truly an honor and I want to congratulate all the nominees this year and encourage everyone to continue to do good works in their communities. Through my own

The Arizona Republic, Katherine Fitzgerald, Sports front page feature: Devon Kennard has spent a lot of time giving back throughout his seven years in the league. That was a huge draw of signing with his hometown team: the chance to deepen his relationships with the Arizona community.  Read Full Article

This Christmas Devon partnered with ICAN which is an after school program based in Chandler, Arizona and surprised 10 students who were excelling in the classroom and in their communities with $500 shopping spree at Target! “It’s been a tough year for everyone so to think these kids have stood out and excelled in such a difficult year speaks volumes about their character. These kids deserve to be celebrated and it’s an honor to help make their Christmas a little more special!

Listen in to LB Devon Kennard mic’d up against his former team, the Detroit Lions. Watch Video

Devon Kennard gets his second sack of the year vs. his former team, The Detroit Lions!

Devon gets his first sack of the year against The Washington Football Team!

In Devon’s first game as an Arizona Cardinal, he has a HUGE 4th and inches goal line stop that helps The Cardinals win against the San Francisco 49ers who are the defending NFC champions.

The Arizona Cardinals media team featured Devon Kennard and his father Derek Kennard on their YouTube channel “Flight Plan”. They discussed Devon’s homecoming back to Arizona and their excitement for the 2020 season.

Devon Kennard joined Good Morning Football to talk about signing with The Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray, and Chandler Jones. View Tweet

I’ve been quietly building my real estate portfolio since 2015 and I’ve finally reached the point where I’m confident in what I’ve built so far and I have a clear vision for where I want to take it. This Forbes article is the first time I’ve opened up about my real estate business and I’m excited to share my journey with you all! Read Full Article

Although Devon no longer plays for the Detroit Lions. He wanted to honor his commitment to the Midnight Golf Program with the Devon Kennard Scholarship Fund and go out with a bang. With that idea in mind he decided to pick 4 scholarship winners (there were only 2 winners in 2019) and instead of a $5,000 scholarship each of the four kids will receive $10,000. With the current issues going on in our country today Devon wanted to further his commitment to the next generation in

The former Desert Vista High and USC star is coming off a 58-tackle, seven-sack year in what was his second season at linebacker for the Detroit Lions after playing his first four with the New York Giants. Read Full Article >

The former Desert Vista High and USC star is coming off a 58-tackle, seven-sack year in what was his second season at linebacker for the Detroit Lions after playing his first four with the New York Giants. Read Full Article >