1. Javon Kinlaw was born on 3 October 1997 and is a Trinidadian American professional football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.
16 Facts About Javon Kinlaw
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Javon Kinlaw played college football for the Jones County Bobcats and South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
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Javon Kinlaw attended Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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Javon Kinlaw played his freshman season for the Jones County Bobcats in Ellisville, Mississippi, before transferring to the University of South Carolina in 2017.
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Javon Kinlaw returned to South Carolina for his senior season in 2019.
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Javon Kinlaw was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
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Javon Kinlaw signed his four-year rookie contract with the team on 26 June 2020, worth a fully guaranteed $15.48 million, including an $8.8 million signing bonus.
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Javon Kinlaw was named Pepsi Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Rams.
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Javon Kinlaw recorded 1.5 sacks, 33 total tackles, one interception, and four passes defended.
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On 30 October 2021, Javon Kinlaw was placed on injured reserve.
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Javon Kinlaw played in four games on the 2021 season.
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On 15 October 2022, Javon Kinlaw was placed on injured reserve.
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Javon Kinlaw started in all six of his regular season appearances and the 49ers' three postseason games.
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Javon Kinlaw finished with 3.5 sacks, 25 total tackles, and three passes defended.
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On March 14,2024, Javon Kinlaw signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
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On March 14,2025, Javon Kinlaw signed a three-year $45 million contract with the Washington Commanders.