Jevon Kearse

About Jevon Kearse

Jevon Kearse (born September 3, 1976, in Fort Myers, Florida), nicknamed "The Freak," is an American football defensive end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Titans 16th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft out of the University of Florida.

Kearse played for the Philadelphia Eagles for four seasons between stints with the Titans. During his first tenure with the Titans, Kearse was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1999.

Kearse became serious about football in his high school years. He was over six feet tall and extremely agile. He began to gain muscle but did not lose his speed and agility. Kearse began attracting college recruiters under his coach Wade Hummel. He played strong safety and tight end, and in his first season in high school football, he returned four kicks for touchdowns.