Kamal Hadden Explained

Kamal Hadden
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:36
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:17 January 2001
Birth Place:River Rouge, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:192
High School:River Rouge
College:Independence CC (2019–2020)
Tennessee (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:6
Draftpick:211
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:H/HaddKa00

Kamal Hadden (born January 17, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee. He was selected by the Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early years and college career

Hadden attended River Rouge High School in River Rouge, Michigan.[1] [2]

Hadden attended Independence Community College out of high school. In his first year in 2019, he had 21 tackles and one interception.[3] He did not play in 2020 due to Independence not having games that season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hadden originally transferred to Auburn University in December 2020, but re-entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Tennessee in June 2021.[4] [5] [6] In his first year at Tennessee, he played in seven games with two starts and had 17 tackles and one interception. Hadden started six of nine games in 2022, recording 51 tackles and two interceptions. As a senior in 2023, he started the first seven games of the season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.[7] [8] He finished with 19 tackles, three interceptions and a touchdown, which was a pick-six against South Carolina.[9] Hadden declared for the 2024 NFL draft after the season.[10]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Hadden was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[11] He was waived on August 27, 2024.[12]

Green Bay Packers

Hadden was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad on August 30, 2024.[13] He was elevated to the active roster for Week 4 in September and Week 9 in November 2024.[14] [15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kamal Hadden, River Rouge, Cornerback . February 10, 2024 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: Harralson . Dan . May 18, 2021 . Tennessee commit Kamal Hadden during Auburn spring practices . February 10, 2024 . Vols Wire . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Vitale . Josh . May 6, 2021 . Cornerback Kamal Hadden becomes 5th Auburn football player to enter transfer portal in a week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507215530/https://eu.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2021/05/06/auburn-football-cornerback-kamal-hadden-enters-transfer-portal/4970486001/ . May 7, 2021 . 2024-07-04 . Montgomery Advertiser.
  4. Web site: Vitale . Josh . August 17, 2020 . Kamal Hadden, No. 5-ranked JUCO cornerback in 2021 class, commits to Auburn . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240206182059/https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2020/08/17/auburn-football-recruiting-juco-cornerback-kamal-hadden-commits-kevin-steele-defense/3382663001/ . February 6, 2024 . 2024-07-04 . Montgomery Advertiser.
  5. Web site: Green . Tom . August 17, 2020 . JUCO cornerback Kamal Hadden commits to Auburn . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240128023136/https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2020/08/juco-cornerback-kamal-hadden-commits-to-auburn.html . January 28, 2024 . AL.com.
  6. Web site: Backus . Will . May 18, 2021 . Tennessee football adds commitment from Auburn defensive back transfer Kamal Hadden . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210520064122/https://eu.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2021/05/18/tennessee-football-adds-commitment-auburn-transfer-kamal-hadden/5154006001/ . May 20, 2021 . Knox News.
  7. Web site: Wilson . Mike . October 26, 2023 . Tennessee football's Kamal Hadden has season-ending shoulder surgery . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231215030122/https://eu.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2023/10/26/kamal-hadden-injury-tennessee-football-cornerback-season-ending-surgery/71331873007/ . December 15, 2023 . Knox News.
  8. Web site: Low . Chris . October 26, 2023 . Tennessee CB Kamal Hadden out for season following surgery . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240128023125/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38751067/tennessee-cb-kamal-hadden-season-following-surgery . January 28, 2024 . ESPN.
  9. Web site: South Carolina at Tennessee Box Score, September 30, 2023 . 2024-05-28 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: McAlee . Hope . December 18, 2023 . Vols cornerback Kamal Hadden declares for the NFL draft . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20240128023234/https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/tennessee-football/vols-cornerback-kamal-hadden-declares-for-the-nfl-draft/ . January 28, 2024.
  11. Web site: Chiefs Select Tennessee Defensive Back Kamal Hadden with Pick 211. Kansas City Chiefs. April 27, 2024.
  12. Web site: August 27, 2024 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves . 2024-11-28 . Chiefs.com.
  13. Web site: August 30, 2024 . Packers announce roster moves . 2024-11-28 . Packers.com.
  14. Web site: September 28, 2024 . Packers elevate two players for gameday . 2024-11-28 . Packers.com.
  15. Web site: November 2, 2024 . Packers elevate CB Kamal Hadden for gameday . 2024-11-28 . Packers.com.

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