He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft.

Kennedy was a back-up at free safety his freshman year in 1996, then earned the starting job in 1997.

Kennedy was a mainstay in the Razorback secondary by 1998, helping Arkansas win a share of the SEC West Division championship.

His big-time hits and solid tackling helped the Razorbacks beat the Texas Longhorns in the 2000 Cotton Bowl Classic on an 8-4 team.

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