Kevin Snead
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Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver |
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| Born | November 22, 1991 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school | Richmond (VA) George Wythe High School |
| College | Carson-Newman |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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| Nationality |  United States |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track & Field |
Event | Sprint |
| College team | Carson-Newman University |
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Kevin Lamont Snead (born November 22, 1991) is an American football player for the New York Giants and a former All-American sprinter. His college track career includes an SAC championship in the 100 and 200-meter dashes and four All-America honors.[1] The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association[2] once referred to Snead as the “Fastest Man in College Football.”
Snead is originally from Richmond, Virginia. He ran track at George Wythe High School before attending Pima and Mesa Community Colleges in Arizona. Snead then transferred to Eastern Michigan University for the 2014-2015 academic year. After his transfer, Snead won a MAC championship.[3]
Snead then attended Carson-Newman University, a Division II program in Jefferson City, Tennessee on a track scholarship. During Snead’s time in the Division II program, he won an SAC championship in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. He won All-America honors on four occasions. In 2016, Snead reached the university’s indoor track record of 6.77 seconds for 60 meters.[4]
In 2016, Snead participated in the Bahamian Olympic Trials. He reached third place in the men's 100 meter run with a 10.44 second time and reached the second-fastest qualifying time for the 200 meter with a 21.03 second time.[5]
While attending Carson-Newman, Snead played wide receiver.