1. Kenny Irons was born on September 15,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League.
21 Facts About Kenny Irons
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Kenny Irons was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Kenny Irons is the brother of former Atlanta Falcons cornerback David Irons.
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At Dacula High School in Dacula, Georgia, Irons rushed for 1985 yards and 19 touchdowns, playing alongside his brother David.
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Kenny Irons initially signed with the University of South Carolina to play for then-head coach Lou Holtz.
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Kenny Irons is the nephew of Gerald Irons and Leroy Jackson and he is the cousin of Grant Irons, Jarrett Irons, and Paul Irons.
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Kenny Irons lettered as a true freshman at University of South Carolina after appearing in nine games with one start.
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Kenny Irons had four pass receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown on a 30-yard catch and run against Mississippi State.
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Kenny Irons rushed for a season high 43 yards on 12 attempts against Mississippi State.
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Kenny Irons transferred to Auburn University following the 2003 season in order to play alongside his brother again.
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Kenny Irons participated in the Auburn A-Day Spring Game, but was ineligible to play the following year due to NCAA regulations.
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Kenny Irons entered the 2005 season as the backup running back, but took over the starting role after Brad Lester was injured in a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Kenny Irons went on to be selected SEC Offensive Player of the Week twice.
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Kenny Irons finished the season with 1293 yards and 13 touchdowns on 256 carries.
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Kenny Irons's 2005 rushing total was the 6th best in Auburn history, placing Irons behind greats like Bo Jackson, Cadillac Williams, and future Cincinnati Bengal teammate, Rudi Johnson.
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At season's end, Kenny Irons was a unanimous selection for both the Coaches' All-SEC First-team and the Associated Press All-SEC First-team.
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Kenny Irons broke his index finger early in the 2006 season.
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Kenny Irons finished the season rushing for 198 times for a total of 941 yards and 4 touchdowns.
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At the combine, Kenny Irons posted a 4.45 second 40-yard dash time and a 38-inch vertical leap.
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Kenny Irons was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Kenny Irons was expected to recover fully and be ready for spring workouts.