The Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League’s Kenneth Gainwell is a professional running back. He stands 1.75 m tall and weighs 91 kg. While a student at Yazoo County High School, he participated in football for the Panthers and started at quarterback for three seasons. He rushed for 1,292 yards and 20 touchdowns in his junior season, and he also completed 1,184 passes for 1,094 yards and nine more scores.
As a senior, he ran for 1,834 yards and 32 touchdowns while throwing for 1,139 yards and 10 scores. With 4,730 yards of rushing, 75 rushing touchdowns, 3,682 yards of passing, 32 passing touchdowns, and one kickoff return for a score, he finished his high school career with impressive numbers.
After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Memphis where he played collegiate football for the Memphis Tigers. As a true freshman, he participated in four games, recording four carries for 91 yards and a touchdown, a 73-yard run, and six receptions for 52 yards. In October 2019, he gained 204 yards and two touchdowns on nine receptions, and he ran for 104 yards and a score on the ground.
He was also named the co-American Athletic Conference (AAC) player of the week. Gainwell was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 150th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Who Are Kenneth Gainwell Parents?
Kenneth Gainwell is the son of Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Monica Gainwell. Apart from their names, there is nothing else known about them.