Kevin Everett
Everett walking onto the field to receive the George Halas Award in 2008 | |||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born | February 5, 1982 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Thomas Jefferson (Port Arthur, Texas) | ||||||
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| NFL draft | 2005: 3rd round, 86th overall pick | ||||||
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Kevin Everett (born February 5, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Bills in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes after transferring from Kilgore College, where he played on an undefeated team in 2001 under head coach Jimmy Rieves.
On September 9, 2007, Everett's playing career came to an end when he sustained a fracture and dislocation of his cervical spine that his doctors characterized as "life-threatening" the day after the injury, and stated it is likely to leave him with permanent neurological impairment. However, on September 11, 2007, Everett showed significant movement in his arms and legs, which led doctors to speculate that he might eventually be able to walk again. Indeed, Everett walked in public for the first time at Ralph Wilson Stadium before the home finale against the New York Giants on December 23, 2007.