Kavell Conner (born February 23, 1987) is an American

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coach and former professional

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. He is the

defensive coordinator A defensive coordinator (DC) is a coach responsible for a gridiron football team's defense. Generally, the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator represent the second level of a team's coaching structure, wit ...

and

s coach for the

University of West Florida The University of West Florida (West Florida or UWF) is a public university in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Established in 1963 as a member institution of the State University System of Florida, the University of West Florida is a comprehe ...

, positions he has held since 2023. He was selected by the

Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC South, South division. Since the 2008 India ...

in the seventh round of the

2010 NFL draft The 2010 NFL draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. The 2010 NFL draft, draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first ...

. He played

at Clemson.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Conner debut for the

was in 2010. During his stint with the Colts, Conner recorded 236 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and one sack.

San Diego Chargers

Conner signed with the

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on March 13, 2014. On March 3, 2016, Conner was released by the Chargers.

Baltimore Ravens

On July 27, 2016, Conner signed with the

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. On August 29, 2016, he was released.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On March 8, 2017, Conner signed with the

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of the

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(CFL).

References

External links

San Diego Chargers bioIndianapolis Colts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Conner, Kavell 1987 births American football linebackers Baltimore Ravens players Canadian football linebackers Clemson Tigers football players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Indianapolis Colts players Living people Manchester High School (Virginia) alumni Players of American football from Richmond, Virginia Players of Canadian football from Virginia San Diego Chargers players Coaches of American football from Virginia Clemson Tigers football coaches West Florida Argonauts football coaches