Kervin Wyatt

Kervin Doran Wyatt (born October 17, 1957) is a former American football offensive lineman and linebacker who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at Maryland and went undrafted in 1980.

Not to be confused with Kevin Wyatt.
Kervin Wyatt
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Position:Offensive lineman/linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1957-10-17) October 17, 1957
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Potomac (MD)
College:Maryland
Undrafted:1980
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:4
Games started:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and education

Wyatt was born on October 17, 1957, in Washington, D.C. He attended Potomac High School in Maryland, before playing college football at the University of Maryland. Wyatt originally played at offensive lineman.[1] He was a varsity member in all four years at the school.[2]

Professional career

Despite having never played the position before, Wyatt was signed by the New York Giants as a linebacker following the 1980 NFL Draft.[1] He was injured in a scrimmage against the New England Patriots on August 1, and subsequently placed on injured reserve.[3] He was activated prior to their game against the St. Louis Cardinals, following an injury to John Skorupan.[3] Wyatt appeared in the final four games of the season, starting three.[4] He injured his knee in 1981 and spent the entire year on injured reserve,[5] before being released in June 1982.[6]

References
  1. "Key Matchups". Ukiah Daily Journal. December 12, 1980 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Kervin Wyatt Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  3. "Giants Activate Linebacker Kervin Wyatt". The Times Recorder. November 27, 1980 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Kervin Wyatt Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. "Linebacker Wyatt undergoes knee surgery". Daily News. July 29, 1981 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  6. "Giants sign Wiska". The Herald-News. June 23, 1982 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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