How Many Years Did Kevin O’Connell Play In The NFL?
Kevin O’Connell Played in the NFL for a period of four seasons/years. In those 4 years, he played for New England Patriots (2008) Detroit Lions (2009) New York Jets (2009–2010) Miami Dolphins (2011) New York Jets (2011) San and Diego Chargers (2012)
O’Connell took part in the Hula Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game in 2008, respectively. He was the Kai team quarterback in the 2008 Hula Bowl, leading the offense and being one of the few bright spots for the Kai team. He completed 11-of-21 passes for 147 yards and threw the only touchdown pass of the game for the Kai.
After college football, he first played for New England Patriots in 2008. O’Connell ran the 40-yard sprint in 4.61 seconds at the NFL Combine in 2008; only University of San Diego quarterback Josh Johnson had a quicker time. 94th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft went to the New England Patriots, who selected O’Connell.
In the fourth quarter of a preseason game, the Patriots lost 19-14 to the New York Giants in 2008, O’Connell ran for a touchdown. Against the Miami Dolphins, on September 21, 2008, he made his NFL debut, completing three of his first four attempts.
Kevin O’Connell played his last NFL for the San Diego Chargers in 2012 before starting his coaching career in 2015
