By Darin Imagine an offensive tackle so dominant that over four years of elite college football, including three Rose Bowls and a National Championship, he allowed only two sacks. Meet Lincoln Kennedy, the cornerstone of one of the greatest eras in Washington Huskies history and a true legend of the trenches.
Football Bio
February 12, 1971 – York, Pennsylvania – The stud tackle of the Washington Huskies, Lincoln Kennedy, was born. The footballfoundation.org says that Kennedy led the Washington Huskies to a perfect 12-0 season and a national championship in 1991, thanks to his outstanding blocking. Lincoln was a unanimous First Team All-American in 1992, and he aided Washington into bowl games all four seasons of his career, including three consecutive Rose Bowls. Amazingly, Lincoln allowed only two sacks in his four-year career! The National Football Foundation selected Lincoln Kennedy for entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. After school, Kennedy was the ninth overall selection by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1993 NFL Draft, and he spent two seasons in Atlanta and nine seasons with the Oakland Raiders. After he retired, he served as an analyst on the NFL Network and on Fox Sports Radio.
Conclusion
Lincoln Kennedy remains one of the most formidable figures in the history of the sport. From his birthplace in York, Pennsylvania, to the hallowed grounds of Husky Stadium and eventually the bright lights of the NFL, his career was defined by an almost impenetrable pass protection. His transition from a dominant player to a respected voice in sports media ensures that his deep knowledge of the game continues to influence football fans today.
Accolades and Accomplishments
- NCAA National Champion: 1991 (Washington Huskies)
- Unanimous First-Team All-American: 1992
- 2× Morris Trophy Winner: 1991, 1992 (Best offensive lineman in the Pac-10)
- 3× First-team All-Pac-10: 1990, 1991, 1992
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2015
- NFL Draft: 1st Round, 9th Overall pick in 1993
- 3× NFL Pro Bowl Selection: 2000, 2001, 2002
- 2× All-Pro Selection: 2001, 2002
- Rose Bowl Appearances: 1991, 1992, 1993
